Your Name email@address.co.uk 07712 345678 | 99 Example Street, Example Town, EX4 3PL Find out more about which personal details you should include. PERSONAL STATEMENT Your personal statement is perhaps the single most important part of you CV. Get it wrong and your chances of being invited to interview are drastically reduced. Its aim is to highlight your professional attributes and goals, summarising why someone should consider your application. Find out how to write the perfect personal statement. KEY SKILLS Technical Skills * Show that you have the knowledge required to succeed in the role * Include computer software you have used and relevant training courses * Find out more about the skills section on your CV Personal Skills * Include some of your main attributes that are vital to the role * Good communication and flexibility are qualities that all employers look out for, * If you are changing career these transferable skills will aid your application CERTIFICATES & MEMBERSHIPS * Include any relevant professional qualifications here * Make sure you most impressive accreditations are highest * Add any professional associations of which you are a member Date gained Date gained Date joined EDUCATION * University Name, Location * College Name, Location * School Name, Location Course Title, Grade Course Title, Grade Grades Briefly explain how the courses you took have led you to your chosen career path. Find out more about the education section of your CV EMPLOYMENT Job Title Company Name - www.examplelink.co.uk - Location Dates of Employment You should give your reader a brief introduction to what the company does and explain a bit about the responsibilities your role covered. Find out more about the employment history section of your CV. Key Achievements: * Provide a list of the key achievements you have made in your job * Try to show evidence such as percentage increases or financial figures * Provide enough information to entice your potential employers to call you * Always keep examples relevant to the role you are applying for * Find out more about how to identify your achievements. Job Title Company Name - www.examplelink.co.uk - Location Dates of Employment For older jobs you should keep the details slightly shorter, only offering information that will help you reach the next stage in your career. Key Achievements: * Try to avoid clich‚ phrases that don?t differentiate you as a candidate * Always tailor your CV for each job application to match the requirements * If something isn?t relevant, don?t be scared to leave it out PERSONAL INTERESTS Outside interests enable a potential employer to gain an understanding to what motivates you, what personal skills you may have and how you will integrate into the team. Look at how job advertisements stipulate certain personality traits required for positions. Identify what they are and show how your hobbies can relate to their requirements. Find out more about what to include in you personal interests section. REFERENCES References are available on request. Find out more about deciding your references.