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Writing an up-to-date and relevant CV (Curriculum Vitae) is an important first step when job hunting. These guidelines for writing your CV, also known as a resume, include information about structure, content and layout. There are downloadable CV templates to help you get started.
Writing a good CV can be challenging. The skills or experience needed for each application may differ. You should adapt your CV for each position you apply for to make sure the relevant skills are highlighted and the tone is right. It's important to get things such as layout and content right as your CV may be the only information a potential employer has about you.
~ Structure
When structuring your content it is worth remembering:
If you don’t have much work experience and your education is very relevant then place this section before the Work Experience section.
~ Content
Keep your CV concise and relevant. It should not be longer than two pages – in fact sometimes you may be requested to send a one-page CV, which can be hard to produce.
~ Personal details
Include your name, mobile number and email address at the top of the CV. You do not have to give your full address but stating the town or area helps potential employer knows where you are based.
~ Skills and profile
Make sure your key skills and qualities appear in a prominent position at the begining of your CV.
~ Education
Write your qualifications in reverse chronological order, listing the most recent first. List each qualification together with the date they were awarded and the institution you attended. Include additional information about qualifications if they are relevant to the role you are applying for.
~ Work experience
Write your qualifications in reverse chronological order, listing the most recent first. Include the dates of employment, the name of the company and your role with clear descriptions of duties. Focus on those that relate to the job you are applying for.
~ Exhibitions, collections, awards, publications and commissions
Add these under Key Skills ,Work experience or Education depending on relevance.
Further skills
Add your IT skills, languages or any other skills that are relevant to the role you are applying for.
Interests
Include activities and interests that directly or indirectly relate to your industry here.
References
At the very end of your CV you should write “References available on request”. Two references are standard. If you do not have two work references, ask a college tutor to write one.
~ Layout
Consider who you are sending the CV to, and what you think they will appreciate. Most importantly your CV must be easy to read and the content should include everything the employer needs to know.
Here are a few basic principles to bear in mind:
~ Images
If you plan to use images make sure that the visuals are of high quality and do not make the text difficult to read.
~ Artists' CVs and statements
Different guidlines apply for an artist or designer-maker's CV.It is usually sent for a very specific purpose or position such as an exhibition, competition or a residency. This CV should include information that is relevant to your artistic or design achievements. It should not include unrelated positions and education.
Most artists/designer-makers include a statement about their work and philosophy. This can be several paragraphs long and include any of the following:
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