<p>Preparing Your CV</p><p>What is a CV?</p><p>Curriculum Vitae is Latin and means “the course of your life”.</p><p>Why do I need a CV?</p><p> It is the first point of contact between a potential employer and yourself.  A CV can get or lose you an interview  A good CV can get you the interview. The rest is up to you!</p><p>What is a potential employer looking for?  Easy to read  Sufficient but not excessive details  Good personal profile  That you spent time preparing your CV</p><p>CV Content and Layout</p><p> Keep it simple  Make it clear  Keep it short</p><p>Personal Details Name (first name and surname only), address, phone, DOB Education Secondary – not primary Employment Including work experience Interests Including hobbies, sports Personal Profile Your best points References People who will provide a character reference for you – get their permission first</p><p>Completing Your CV Template</p><p>Use the completed CV as a guide to help you fill in your details onto the CV template you have been provided with.</p><p>You will need to complete:</p><p> Your personal details – name, address, mobile etc  Any GCSE’s/qualificatiaons you have already gained  The subjects you are studying, and predicted grades  Name of your work experience placement  List the duties you undertook on your placement  Your achievements  Your hobbies and interests  The name and address of a person who is prepared to write a reference for you, remember to ask them first </p>