CV
CV contents
Many employers want you to send in your CV as well as, or instead of, completing a job application form. If you don’t happen to speak Latin, curriculum vitae literally means ‘course of life’ and is a brief history of work, education and interests. A CV usually includes:
- Name
- Address
- Date of Birth
- School, colleges, universities attended
- Brief description of previous work experience
A CV should include all the above plus any information that might improve your chances of getting the job. It shouldn’t be too long or it probably won’t get read. It’s also a good idea to send a short covering letter with the CV emphasising why you’re the right person for the job and highlighting how you’ve got the key qualities they’re looking for.
Get help
Although it’s usual to apply for a number of jobs before getting an interview, not getting one can still be pretty depressing. It’s best to remember that this isn’t some kind of personal rejection – after all it’s perfectly possible not to get selected on the basis of something quite trivial like not being the right height. But if you find this happens a lot it might be an idea to speak to some of the employers to find out how your applications can be improved. Staff at Job Clubs are trained to help people fill out applications to show job candidates in the best possible light.
Looking for a job is not easy and after a while the whole process can seriously piss people off. If you find that you’re losing your motivation then speak to someone about it and generally try to get as much support as possible.
