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The purpose of a CV  \n2. Know what to include in a CV  \n3. Structure a CV  \n4. The purpose of a Cover Letter  \n5. Know what to include in a Cover letter  \n6. Structure a Cover letter  \n7. Creating a Targeted CV and Cover letter for specific opportunities  \n8. Questions and Answers  \nDr Manisha Patel  \nWhat is a CV?  \n• Your marketing document , subjective and personal to you.  \n• An up to date portfolio of your skills and experience which are relevant to a particular role.  \n• Informative, interesting and concise.  \n• “Persuasive sales document selling you.  \n• Targeted to the job for which you’re applying.  \n• Employers/Recruiters may:  \n• Skim CV (15 seconds?) to make a decision  \n• Take into account general presentation  \n• Look for key words  \n• Use Application Tracking Software (ATS) to sort through the huge volumes of CVs they receive.  \nDr Manisha Patel  \nWhat is the Purpose of a CV?  \n| |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |\n| | •\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>• | An important step designed to get you an interview , not necessarily a job. An opportunity to demonstrate why you’re a good fit for a role and stand out from the competition.\u003Cbr>A tailored, compelling CV and cover letter shows an applicant is really interested and has taken the time to understand the requirements. |\n| | •\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>• | Requested by an employer/recruitment agency as part of the recruitment process to shortlist candidates for interview.\u003Cbr>Making applications for courses e.g.\u003Cbr>PhD/Postgraduate courses.\u003Cbr>Making applications for professional registration or memberships e.g. Chartership. To distribute at careers fairs. |\n\nDr Manisha Patel  \nCV Basics  \n| |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |\n| •\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>••\u003Cbr>••\u003Cbr>••\u003Cbr>•\u003Cbr>• | Identify the employer’s criteria (what are the key skills, experience required for role?) . 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