Before you start the job search process it is essential that you prepare a professional Curriculum Vitae (CV). Below is a list of main points that should be included in your CV. Remember your CV should not be more than 2 A4 pages.Your C.V. should contain the following headings:-

Personal Details

• Name
• Address
• Phone and Email address
• Date of Birth
• Nationality and Visa Status
• Marital Status & Children
• Languages spoken (indicating ability)
• Societies / Clubs / Memberships
• Hobbies and leisure interests
• Key skills (A brief summary of your skills and competencies.)

Education and Qualifications

• Indicate dates and certificates/diplomas/ degrees attained. IMPORTANT - where possible indicate the UK equivalent of your qualification if you qualified outside UK.
• High School/Secondary School
• Tertiary e.g. University/College/Polytechnic
• Short courses (indicate specific skills acquired)

Career/Work History and Referees

• Indicate dates; Month and Year. List your current job first.
• Company / Organisation Name
• Position
• Responsibilities (Describe your duties, job content, position in organisation, staff supervised, projects/challenges completed, promotions.  Also, describe the activities of your employing organisation, e.g. industry sector, market standing, size, turnover, etc.)
• Name, Position, Address and contact details of two former employers.