Learning Outcomes

By the end of this section you will:

• Understand the purpose of a CV, what employers are looking for and sources of support
  
  
• Prepare an effective CV appropriate for work experience, part time or voluntary work, or graduate level jobs

Contents:

• Why bother with a CV?
• Key points in CV writing
• Personal Details section of the CV
• Skills section of the CV
• Work Experience section of the CV
• Education section of the CV
• Other Interests section of the CV
• References section of the CV
• Checking your CV
• Example CVs
• Further Resources