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TARGETING YOUR CV\u003Cbr>WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR CV IN 2023? FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS\u003Cbr>Writing your CV – Using the Correct Language CV LANGUAGE – PROJECT WORK\u003Cbr>CV LANGUAGE – WORK EXPERIENCE\u003Cbr>SAMPLE CV TEMPLATE | |\n\n\n| INTRODUCTION\u003Cbr>The information below will guide you to create a CV that is right for you in 2023 and beyond and target the job or career area you wish to apply to. The tips and guidelines are applicable to all students of University College Cork. The sample CV’s are, targeted to Final Year undergraduate and Postgraduate Students graduating in 2020.\u003Cbr>WHAT IS A CV – WHY DO I NEED ONE?\u003Cbr>Whether you are applying for a summer internship, voluntary experience, a graduate programme or a postgraduate course, it is crucial that you present yourself positively and professionally on paper. A CV is your personal Marketing Brochure. Every CV is different as you want to show the employer why your set of skills make you suitable for the position you are applying for at that moment. In most cases a CV will be your first and only contact with the employer in advance of an interview. A well written CV is the difference between getting and interview or not.\u003Cbr>TARGETING YOUR CV\u003Cbr>􀁸 A successful CV is targeted to the specific job criteria set out by the employer. These criteria will be found in the job description and the person specification.\u003Cbr>Job specifications are frequently divided into Essential and Desirable requirements. The desirable requirements can be used to narrow down the candidates when there are a large number of high-quality applicants.\u003Cbr>􀁸 In short you need to find out what the job involves and then think about how you meet the requirements.\u003Cbr>􀁸 It is a MATCHING process\u003Cbr>􀁸 A targeted CV will highlight the EVIDENCE an employer is looking for: A generic CV will hide it.\u003Cbr>WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR CV IN 2023? |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| PERSONAL DETAILS | 􀂃 Name, Contact Address, Mobile No ( include the country code .e. +353 ), Professional Email Address (if using UCC email (make sure it is linked to your name not student number ( [e.g.](e.g. markosullivan@umail.ucc.ie)[ ](e.g. markosullivan@umail.ucc.ie)[markosullivan@umail.ucc.ie](e.g. markosullivan@umail.ucc.ie)\u003Cbr>􀂃 Include LinkedIn Profile?\u003Cbr>􀂃 Weblinks to projects etc?\u003Cbr>􀂃 Marital Status and Gender not necessary unless you have specific reasons for including these. |\n\n\n| PERSONAL PROFILE\u003Cbr>EDUCATION | A personal profile, also known as a personal statement, career objective and professional profile can be one of the most important aspects of your CV. It’s a short paragraph that sits just underneath your personal details, it gives prospective employers an overview of who you are and what you’re all about. It concisely and effectively displays who you are, your skills and strengths relevant to the sector or job role and your career goals. It’s like a covering letter only you are marketing yourself in a few short sentences.\u003Cbr>Third level\u003Cbr>􀂃 Reverse Chronological Order\u003Cbr>􀂃 Name and location of University, years of study, correct course title,\u003Cbr>􀂃 Outline details of subjects studied, specific modules, projects undertaken, technical or lab skills acquired if applicable.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Provide information re: results achieved in specific years/modules/projects.\u003Cbr>􀂃 Highlight distinctions or awards received e.g. College Scholar\u003Cbr>Second Level\u003Cbr>􀂃 Name and address of secondary school, years of study\u003Cbr>􀂃 Leaving Certificate points out of 600. Include good grades in relevant subjects\u003Cbr>Subject/Module Information\u003Cbr>􀂃 There are a number of different options re: listing modules:\u003Cbr>a) Course Modules – where you do not have a large number of modules (particularly first year) .\u003Cbr>b) Core Modules – allows you to list most relevant modules studied from across the degree programme.\u003Cbr>c)  Subjects","cbCairFWuJxVTM3O","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairFWuJxVTM3O","pdf",1052615,7,"English","# Introduction\n## What is a CV – why do I need one?\n## Targeting your CV\n## What to include in your CV in 2023\n# Personal Details\n# Personal Profile\n## Education\n# Employment\n## Skills","[{\"question\":\"Why do you need a CV, and when is it used during the application process?\",\"answer\":\"A CV is essential for presenting yourself positively and professionally for internships, graduate programmes, and postgraduate courses. 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