Writing a CV with no Experience 1

You should include in your CV anything that helps to demonstrate ...

• ... your telephone number.

• ... your personal details.

• ... your workplace skills.

• ... your interest and hobbies.

Which personal details are normally NOT required and can be spared in your CV?

• Telephone number.

• Email.

• Full name.

• Marital status.

What is missing in the following personal profile? "My vocational training has provided me with a solid foundation in financial accounting, business management, and office administration. I have developed strong communication skills through presentations and written assignments, and I am proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. In addition, I have gained valuable transferable skills through my involvement in after-school clubs, sports teams, and volunteer work, such as teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. I am eager to apply my skills and knowledge to a dynamic workplace and am open to learning and growing as a professional."

• It does not include languages.

• It does not include extra-curricular activities.

• It does not include any hard skills.

• It does not include any tranferable skills.

Besides the personal details, how should you start off your CV?

• With your work experience.

• With a personal profile.

• With your hobbies and interests.

• With your volunteer work and extra-curricular activities.

Which are the skills and abilities that a person has acquired through education, training, or work experience that can be applied to different jobs and industries.

• Core skills.

• Hard skills.

• Transferable skills.

• Soft skills.

They refer to specific technical or professional skills that are typically acquired through training, education, or experience.

• Core skills.

• Hard skills.

• Transferable skills.

• Soft skills.

Problem-solving, time-management, critical thinking, conflict resolution are examples of ...

• Core skills.

• Hard skills.

• Transferable skills.

• Soft skills.

They refer to a combination of both hard and soft skills that are essential for success in a particular job or industry.

• Transferable skills.

• Computer skills.

• Technical skills.

• Core skills.

Which core skill is the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.

• Customer Service Skills

• Organisation and Time Management

• Computer Skills

• Attention to Detail