Writing a CV/resume

Curriculum vitae/CV/resume

CVs are necessary to assess and compare applicants for a job. Cvs should provide basic information about applicants, their education, previous work experience and description of any skills they possess.

Cvs should be typed on white plain paper. The layout of CVS should be easy to read.

CVs include the following:

• Name, address, telephone number

• Date and place of birth

• Nationality

• Marital status (single, married, divorced, widow(er))

• Dates and places of education

• Other qualifications

• Knowledge of foreign languages

• Previous jobs and work experience

• Hobbies, interests.

Mary Louise Charleton

18 Heath Street, Redford BY17RX Tel: (0112)387594

Date of birth 13.08.1988

Nationality British

Marital status Single, no children

Education Cardiff County school

1994-2006 9 O-levels 3 A-levels

Trinity College

2006-2009 B.Sc.

2009-2011 Research at Trinity

Work experience 2011- 2016 Smiths Electronics

Had responsibility for training recruits

2016-until present Velton Research Centre

Devised new techniques, carried out research

Skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel

Hobbies, interests History, skydiving, yachting

Task: Choose a job ad and write your CV