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CVs & Covering Letters forPart-Time, Temporary &

Volunteer WorkKaren Auld - Job Shop Manager

Placement & Careers Centre

Sue Harrison

StudentGems

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During this workshop.

CV design and content

CV examples

Covering letters

Where to look for part-time, vacation work and volunteeringopportunities

The recruitment cycle

Further information and help

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Part 1

CVs

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CVssome observations

CVs aren't read - they are scanned

The majority are rejected and those who meet the entryrequirements & show care and motivation are short listed

There are no hard and fast rules - just guidelines

No sample will meet your needs exactly. Use ideas from several

different CVs No 2 CVs should ever look exactly the same

Target your CV to what you are applying forthis may mean havingseveral different versions

Expect conflicting advicedecide what

makes sense for you

The market is competitiveput in the effort to get real results.

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The basic sections of aCV

Personal details

Profile

Education & training

Employment

Name, address, email, telephone number

Optional. Try not to sound clichd,

arrogant or vague.

Provide a summary of your qualifications

Include part & full-time, temporary &

voluntary work & placements, including

family jobs.

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Golden rules

Length

Paper

Fonts

Effects, graphics &templates

Usually 2 pages

Good quality white or cream

Keep fonts simple and consistent,

usually size 12

Exercise caution. Avoid excessive

underline, bold, capitals and colour.

Some templates make all CVs look the

same.

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Specific to you.

Profile

Content of degree modules

Skills gained need to be appropriate Layout

Volunteer jobs, work experience

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Getting it wrong - how to

put an employer off Bad spelling, grammar and punctuation

Untidy layout and presentation

Gaps in dates, inconsistencies

Vagueness, not giving enough information, lack of focus

Giving too much or irrelevant information

Jargon or abbreviations which may not be easy to understand

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Top 5 CV lies

Making up jobs if you havent had one before!

Exaggerating levels of responsibility in previous jobs

Last salaryoften rounded up. 7.25 per hour becomes 7.75

Hobbies & intereststhe ability to order a croissant in a boulangeriebecomes fluent French

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An employers point of view...

What they are expecting:

High standards and a confident, professional,

business-like approach

Job description to have been read

No errors/typos/grammatical mistakes

Examples of previous work

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An employers point of view...

What not to say:

Text speak

Ill give this a go How much will you pay me?

Hey mate, cheers!

Dear highly esteemed most worshipful employer

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An employers point of view...

Whats wrong with these?HELLO DO YOU MIND GIVE ME MORE

IMFORMATION ABOUT THIS JOB? I AM

INTRESTED IN THIS JOB!

requesting further information

for the writting job, i should

easy be abke to produce the30 articals a week required

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An employers point of view...

Some REAL examples...

Hi mate i'm interested

i want joined you can u sand mewhat u will be paid me for your

work and tell me about jobs

Hi as i want to apply for this job

because it suits me.

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Part 2

Covering Letters

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Covering Letters

A business-like, word processed, formal, carefully presented, one-pageletter which should:

Say what you are applying for

Explain why you are interested in the job and that employer

Emphasise your suitability and highlight your strengths

Indicate your interest in meeting the employer

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What to avoid in a covering

letter Over elaborate, flowery language used out of context:

Additionally, my interpersonal skills can also be a major factor, in

terms of being an ideal candidate for this job. The proficiency to be

organised .. my tendencies to be and hence not.. My

extensive and prolonged general knowledge..

Massaging a companys ego/telling them what they already know

Top Shop is a renowned leader in retail with a first class reputation

in the fashion industry

Humour and informal/text language. Eg:

Hi, I want to get a job with u

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An employers point of view

Letters/emails/onsite messages - what are the differences?

How would you change the way you write each one?

How much should you say in each?

Attachments

Employers are NOT perfect!

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Part 3

Where to Look

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How to find part-time/

vacation work

Check the vacancies on our website at www.brunel.ac.uk/pcc

View the local newspapers such as the Gazette and Leader

Contact recruitment agencies in person and on-line

Summer work experience schemes

Voluntary Work

www.studentgems.com

http://www.brunel.ac.uk/pcchttp://www.brunel.ac.uk/pcc

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Volunteering

How to find volunteer work: http://brunelvolunteers.com

Why join?

Volunteering awards Resources

http://brunelvolunteers.com/http://brunelvolunteers.com/

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Where can I get more info

Job Hunting

Working rights

View part-time/vacation vacancies at www.brunel.ac.uk/pcc

Drop in and get your CV checked

PCC resources: www.brunel.ac.uk/pcc

Brunel Volunteers: http://brunelvolunteers.com

http://www.brunel.ac.uk/pcchttp://www.brunel.ac.uk/pcchttp://brunelvolunteers.com/http://brunelvolunteers.com/http://www.brunel.ac.uk/pcchttp://www.brunel.ac.uk/pcc

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Any questions?