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Outcomes for todayTo reflect on what preparation is required for
writing your CV.
To identify key components of different types of CV
To anticipate what employers want from a CV
Critically reflect on your own CV and consider how to use for different purposes
The basics
Know yourself
Know your target
Create a tailored CV with great content and presentation
Important to stress!You may need more than one version
of your CV
Be prepared to adapt your CV for each application – part time work, creative, other…
Know yourself
Your studies
Your employment
Your interests
Anything elseCritical: Think skills, think achievements…
What does an A&D graduate have to offer to any employer?
Skills from Art & Design imagination and creativity;
critical awareness of self and external factors and the ability to be reflective;
interpersonal and social;
resourcefulness;
an appreciation of diversity;
creative problem-solving;
teamworking;
the ability to work independently;
decision-making;
oral and written communication;
visual presentation;
information and research;
self-motivation and self-management;
organisation and planning;
IT, particularly using creative software.
Put yourself in their shoes – what an employer needs to know?
Do your homework: Research your market/employer
Graduate Prospects – the careers adviser’s wikipedia
This is an example of a picture slide, impact statement to go here. This is an example of a picture slide.
Use social media for your research and to make connections.
UCA – useful resources
Types of CV
Chronological vs Skills-based/functional
Standard headingsPersonal details – brief and relevant
Profile/career objective
Education
Relevant work experience
Other work experience
Skills
Achievements or Positions of Responsibility
Interests/Hobbies
Referees Not all headings required – choose what’s right for you
Strong language: Quantify where possible – e.g..,
“Successfully contributed to two exhibitions which included 10 pieces of my work of which I sold 5 to new customers.”
Strong language: Stress personal involvement – eg.,
“I volunteered to work with Art & Design GCSE students, actively planning activities for an after-school club.
Strong language: Use power verbs – eg.,
“Co-ordinated a small team of casual staff in my part time job in a coffee shop, supervising rotas and adapting to needs of the business within the tight constraints of staff time and resources”
The basics of presentationA4 – good quality white/cream paper – maximum 2
pages
Arial font or similar – minimum size 10
Clear headings in bold - signpost the reader
Reverse chronological order (most recent first)
Use bullet points – short paragraphs (4-5 lines max), and clear spaces between sections
Avoid too much fuss – eg., indenting and columns
Get creative
Get creative
Infographic CVs
http://careers.guardian.co.uk/careers-blog/stand-out-applying-work-infographic
Online
Linked in, Tumblr, Video??
- your online presence is a business card
Covering Letter
Your current situation – brief introduction
Why this job?
Why this organisation?
What you can offer that matches the job? Knowledge/Skills/Experience
Good luck