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CV's, covering letters, interview tips
CV's
Your CV needs to be to the point, detailing education, employment history and highlighting your strengths and skills. It should not be longer than two pages.
Basic points to put on your CV:
Your name, address, telephone number and email address.
Education, including school name and address, dates of attendance, qualifications gained.
Work Experience, paid or voluntary. Give brief details of each job, name and address of employer and dates of employment.
Any special skills
Hobbies/Interests
You should also send a covering letter with your CV.
Basic points to put on your covering letter:
The correct name and address to which your CV should be sent.
Your contact details.
Where you heard about the position.
Brief details of any current or past employment or any skills you have which may be relevant to the position applied for.
State that you would like to meet with them to discuss your application.
Interview Tips
This is probably the most nerve racking part of job hunting! There are a few basic tips to remember, but most of all, try to stay relaxed and remember that the interviewer is only human too!
Dress smartly but make sure you are comfortable.
Don't overdo it with perfume or aftershave!
Be polite and punctual.
Answer any questions as honestly as you can. If you don't understand a question, don't be afraid to ask for an explanation.
It's a good move to do a little research about the Organisation you are applying to. Find out their web site address and have a good look around.
www.support4learning.org.uk Advice on CV's and Job Searches.
www.cv-library.co.uk
www.open.ac.uk/learners-guide/careers/ Handy tips from the Open University on creating CV's, application forms and interview techniques
www.alec.co.uk/cvtips/ Excellent site full of free advice and tips for writing your CV
