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Write a CV & Covering Letter  \nWhat is a CV?  \nIn Latin Curriculum Vitae means course of life and is a record of your personal details, work experiences, qualifications and achievements. Essentially it is a marketing tool, written by you selling your skills and experience to potential employers  \nWhere is a CV used?  \nCVs are most commonly used in job applications submitted with a cover letter or application form. The CV is usually the first part of the application process and could be the first time a potential employer hears your name. They are used to filter applications so companies can select the most appropriate candidates for interview  \nThey are also often submitted to a recruitment websites or agencies where they can be indexed by search engines so that recruiters come to you.  \nAlso they are used in speculative applications, this is where you see an employer that you like to work for and submit your CV to them even though they may not be advertising for a role. Doing this can boost your networks and lead to future job offers.  \nWhy are CVs so important?  \nYou are marketing yourself to a future employer and a poor CV could stand in the way between you and your dream job!  \nRecruiters make their minds up on the quality of a CV in just a few seconds, so it is important that yours contains clear and concise messages.  \nFor employers interviewing candidates is time consuming and expensive, therefore they will only select the best CVs to progress.  \nYour CV is also your own reflective tool and you should be addingto it continuously as your progress through college with details of different projects and work experiences.  \nWhat Should your CV Include?  \nPersonal Details  \nName and current contact details, there is no point having a great CV if employers cannot get hold of you because your old telephone number is on there.  \nPersonal statement  \nThis is a short introduction you yourself and should be tailored to match the role that you are applying for. Tell the employer briefly that you have the skills they are looking for and entice them to read the rest of your CV  \nQualifications  \nInclude your most recent or current education first and give a brief description of what you are studying, your favourite subjects, any interesting projects and assignments that you have produced. You can also include any extracurricular activities you have engaged with such as Union of Students activities or charity events.  \nYou can also include any professional qualifications such as First Aid training or sports coaching badges.  \nWork & professional experience  \nWith your most recent employment first give a description of what you have been doing and the outcomes. To help you frame the text, you may wish to use the STAR technique.  \nSituation – Set the scene and give context, ie ‘I was on work experience at a graphic design agency’  \nTask – What were you doing? 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