CVs continued

CVs continued

Poll

Would you rather be able to change the past or see into the future?

• Change the past

• See into the future

So far we have covered

• Personal statement

• Key skills

• Education section

Today we're going to look at:

• Work history

• Additional information

• References

Multiple Choice

In your work history you should put your current job...

• First?

• Last?

Multiple Choice

You must include the exact dates you worked for a company?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You must include every job you have ever done?

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The work history should include:

• any responsibilities you had

• the duties you carried out

• anything you accomplished while you were there

• all 3

Open Ended

It is a good idea to include 'action verbs' in your work history. Can you give an example of an action verb?

Examples of action verbs:

• Developed

• Led

• Taught

• Implemented

• Exceeded

Multiple Select

The additional information section can include:

• hobbies

• any awards you've won

• languages you speak

Multiple Select

You can get a reference from:

• a friend

• a teacher

• a family member

• a previous employer

Multiple Choice

Do you have to ask people if you can use them as a reference?

• Yes

• No