Overview / Summary - Career summary / statement, highlighting key achievements / characteristics which make you suitable for a particular type of role
Employment / career history
Keep everything relevant. Concentrate on a maximum of last 10 years' detail (be more brief for positions previous to this time). Include:
Company Name, Position Title, Dates (state month and year)
Company information (if relevant): A brief profile of the company which may include approximate turnover in pounds, number of employees, main focus of business. Remember to keep these very brief, maximum 2-3 lines
Responsibilities
Provide a list to ensure the reader understands why the role existed. Stick to key areas of responsibilities rather than a list of duties / tasks
The dimensions of your position -national / International
How much accountability and / or responsibility you had e.g. budgets / staff
Who reported to you / who you reported to
Achievements
How well did you perform in the job?
Successful projects or any initiatives you developed and implemented
Quantify wherever possible by using numbers or percentages to illustrate your successes
Other important details
Languages spoken
Training courses / Professional Development (internal / external)
Computer literacy
Memberships (professional and social)
Voluntary and community based activities
Interests / hobbies
Referees: There is no need to include a list of referees on your CV. Indicate instead that "Referees Available on Request" and maintain a separate document which you can produce at interview or when requested. This way, you control who and when your references are contacted.
Reference information should include:
Names, addresses and current contact numbers
Indicate previous status / relationship to you
Inform referees of the position and requirements
Ask your referees whether they believe that your CV accurately reflect your skills and abilities
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