Writing a CV

What is CV?
A CV is a short list of facts about you and your work history, skill, qualifications and experience. A good CV is essential when looking for work and it is worth spending time getting it right so it sells you to an employer.
your CV should:

• be neat, typed if possible and to the best standard you can achieve in content and layout
• be short, 2 sides of sheet of A4 paper is normally enough
• be positive, it should emphasis your achievements, strengths, and successes 
• make a good impression. This mean presenting the facts about yourself in a positive way.

How to use your CV

• send your CV with a covering letter or email asking companies if they have any current or future vacancies.
• Use your CV to help you remember all the dates and information you need each time you need to fill in application form.
• When applying for jobs by phone it can help if you are asked to give more information about previous jobs.
• Having your CV with you while you're waiting to be called into an interview can help refresh your memory. You can also leave a copy with the interviewer if they do not already have one.
• Recruitment agencies may some times ask to see your CV before you can register with them.

What to include

There is no set format or perfect template - how you present your CV is up to you, and each sector may require a different emphasis on a different aspect of the content, such as career history or qualifications. However, the basic format CV is as follow :

• Personal details, including name, address, phone number, email address and possibly any 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 is appropriate
• A personal profile which sells yourself and your qualities, tailored towards the job you are applying for
• Achievement from precious job that are relevant
• Qualifications and training from previous job, with the most recent first 
• Interest, if they are relevant and especially if the skill or teamwork concerned are relevant for the job
• Any extra information, such as reason 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
• Last but not least, do not forget sign your CV. A phrase you can use is "I confirm that all information stated in this resume is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.