Any advice for writing a CV?

[anonymous]

I'm 18, in education and have never written a CV before. I'm looking for a part time job in retail so any advice/tips on writing a CV would be very helpful!

Thanks in advance

[amber shaheen]

CV should be neat and typed if possible. Most libraries now have public computers, if you do not have your own.

It should also be short, usually no more than two sides of A4. It should be positive, stressing achievements and strengths, and make a good impression in a clear and positive way.

The basic format for a CV includes:

Personal details, including name, address, phone number, email address and possibly any professional social media presence. You no longer need to include your date of birth, owing to age discrimination rules
Career history, starting with your most recent job first. Include dates and temporary or voluntary jobs if appropriate
A personal profile which sells yourself and your qualities, tailored towards the job you are applying for
Achievements from previous jobs that are relevant
Qualifications and training from previous jobs, with the most recent first
Interests, if they are relevant and especially if the skills or teamwork concerned are relevant for the job
Any extra information, such as reasons for a career change or reasons for gaps in career history, such as caring duties
References, ideally two or more and including a recent employer
An effective Resume:
Is concisely written
Contains relevant information about your:
Academic background
Work Experience
Occupational interest areas
Activities out side of work
Honors or recognition received
Is well organized
Draws the attention and interest of a busy employer
Is easily read and with appropriate use of white space on the pages....
you can download some specimen from internet also for guidance.

[Esferasoft]

Some Point are attractive your cv
Get the basics right
Presentation is key
Understand the job description
Making the most of skills
Making the most of interests
Making the most of experience
Including references

[Katie]

I agree with most of what amber shaheen has said.

BUT a good CV must NEVER have a personal profile on it. The point of a covering letter is to 'sell' yourself.