CVs & Covering Letters
CV ('Curriculum Vitae' - Latin for 'the course of one's life') is the common terminology used in the UK for a summary 'document' positively describing the qualifications, relevant skills, experience and training, you can bring to a job. In a few countries (including the USA) this is known as a Resume` .
Top Tips
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A CV must be easy to read, to photocopy and be kept brief, commonly 2 sides A4 of good quality white/cream paper
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Always present information positively (look up Power Words) and give examples or detail of achievements and skill development
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A CV (together with a covering letter) can be sent to an employer in response to a job advert or to enquire about a prospective vacancy, but must not replace an application form, when available
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Applying for creative jobs? Why not design a 'creative CV' which will illustrate your work and demonstrate your skills
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Go to the Transferable Skills section of this Guide as a starting point
Resources
Graduate Prospects - the national on-line careers service for HE students studying in the UK.
Drop down 'Jobs & work' and click on 'Applications, CVs and interviews'. Go to 'CVs and covering letters'.
http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/careers/
Guardian Jobs online Careers advice section - click on 'CV advice'
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/professional
Prospects Professional career coaching services for graduates who are EU nationals (from a member state within the EEA) and seeking work or study in the UK.
GTI publishers - drop down 'General advice' for 'Applications and CVs' and 'Job hunting tools' for 'Downloadable CVs and covering letters'
