WRITING YOUR CV

STARTER

• Brainstorm all the attributes you would want a new employee to have if you were recruiting for your own business.

PLANNING

• Look back at the words from yesterday.
• Write your three words on three separate Post-it notes.
• Stick them on the whiteboard.

TASK

• You should now read through the example CV.
• All you need to do is read this through and think what you would put in your own.

MAKING YOUR OWN

• You will now create your own CV.
• Use the example I have given you to plan and create your own. Don't fret about fonts. Edit afterwards.

GAINING A REFERENCE

• Look at the form now being given out.
• This is a real life reference request form from an employer.
• What do you think people would say about you?

CHECKLIST

• Do you have a finished CV?
• Does it sparkle? Does it look professional and suitable for the workplace?
• Have you checked it for spelling mistakes and grammar errors?

HOMEWORK

• Please make sure that you have finished your CV for next week.
• Save the file as: yourname_cv.doc