Today we looked at developing and creating a CV for our placements. Initially I’d started my CV, using pinterest to cite inspiration and to build up something that was both design-worthy and informative. Throughout Pete’s lecture, it became quite clear a lot of the things he’d told us to consider I’d already taken into perspective; like placing my uni mail into my contact details.
A lot of the tips we were given proved quite helpful for me, whilst some were considered basic sense. For example, “don’t put your picture on” would be something that I’d never contemplate doing, as I know not to be judged based on my appearance, but my work.
There’s no right way to answering or creating a CV. Usually it has basic rules, but because it’s such a personalised thing, a lot of the answers are consistent with information about you. So if you ask 50 people how to construct the CV, you will get a range, if not 50 different answers.
Further tips:
- Most recent education first: Currently University of Huddersfield. State you are expected to graduate, not that you have.
- Grades are not relevant (apparently, though I would have to disagree, since I’ve achieved high grades this would be something I’d be looking to show off with)
- Write down computer literacy skills you have, and how competent you are (though I’d argue that anyone applying for this job would be competent in computing, so it wouldn’t make you stand out the crowd; just the software you use may be an advantage)
- Letter needs to be wrote as if it’s written simply for that person; tweak it suit the company you’re writing to. Although this takes time it does pay off eventually
- Designing aspects of the CV depend on the company. I based the CV from my website, shown below, to create a cohesive theme throughout my work. However work it around who you want to apply for.
