Sue In addition to what has been said by others, another point is to attempt to make your CV stand out against the crowd. EG - a heavy weight paper, possibly a colour other than white - but not too bright. Also, you need to make your impression on the first page, but try not to make that page too cluttered. HTH David W Wood GUILDFORD PHYSIOTHERAPY AND SPORTS CLINIC MATTHEWS HOUSE 85 EPSOM ROAD GUILDFORD SURREY GU1 3PA T: 01483 575876 (APPOINTMENTS) 302691 (ALL OTHER INQUIRIES/FAX) E: reception@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx W: http://www.guildfordphysio.co.uk ____________________ DISCLAIMER The information contained in this e-mail is strictly confidential and is intended solely for the individual/s to whom it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or have received this e-mail in error please delete it immediately. 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Delivery and Expense charges are excluded unless otherwise stated. -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Sue Morgan Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 1:19 PM To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: CV writing. Thanks George. That was very helpful and useful. Thanks for sending. Sue. ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 12:42 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: CV writing. > Hi Sue, > > There are many sample CV's available on the Internet, but below is a > fairly good list of what is generally required. > > George. > > Sample Curriculum Vitae Template > > CONTACT INFORMATION > Name > Address > Telephone > Cell Phone > Email > > PERSONAL INFORMATION > Date of Birth > Place of Birth > Citizenship > Visa Status > Sex > > > Optional Personal Information: > Marital Status > Spouse's Name > Children > > EMPLOYMENT HISTORY > List in chronological order, include position details and dates > Work History > Academic Positions > Research and Training > > EDUCATION > Include dates, majors, and details of degrees, training and > certification > High School > University > Graduate School > Post-Doctoral Training > > > PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS > Certifications and Accreditations > Computer Skills > > AWARDS > > PUBLICATIONS > > BOOKS > > PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS > > INTERESTS > > > > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On > Behalf Of Sue Morgan > Sent: 19 October 2010 12:31 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] Re: CV writing. > > Hi Terry. > > Thanks. > > I appreciated that sort of reply. I know where you're coming from > with regard to indivuality etc. I can't remember anything at all > about the layout and which bits should go where. > > Thanks for that though. > > Sue. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Terry Clasper > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 10:31 AM > Subject: [access-uk] Re: CV writing. > > HI Sue. > Well its many many years since I've had to do this however fairly > frequently I've seen it from the other side so to speak. > Fishforjobs I recall has quite a good CV generating engine, but to be > honest what I love in a CV is originality i.e. not something that's > been obviously generated electronically. > I of course find helpful the normal table summarising qualifications > employment history etc, but I also find helpful beyond that individual > creativity surrounding personal attributes motivations hobbies etc. > I appreciate this doesn't provide an off the shelf answer but I know > from recent experience of sifting through dozens of CV's that the ones > that stand out most are those that have obviously been given some > thought and contain levels of individuality! > Hope that kind of helps! > > > From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On > Behalf Of Sue Morgan > Sent: 19 October 2010 10:22 > To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: [access-uk] CV writing. > > Hi. > > I don't have an up to date CV so I'd like to write one. I'd like to > get some samples from the internet as I'm not sure how it should be > laid out and what words to use etc. > > Does anyone know of a good website to get the information from? > > I've looked at Monster.co.uk but didn't find that site easy to > navigate with Jaws. > > I'd appreciate any suggestions. > > Sue. > E-mail suejinglejungle@xxxxxxxxx > Windows Live Messenger sue@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Skype suemorgan1006 > Mobile 07968825286 > I'm also on Facebook and Twitter > > > __________ NOD32 5543 (20101018) Information __________ > > This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. > http://www.eset.com > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq -- I am using the free version of SPAMfighter. 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