Essential Guide to Apprenticeships 2022

SHOULD I INCLUDE ON MY CV? WHAT INFORMATION Personal Details Always include your name, email address and contact details at the top of your CV. There is no point submitting your CV if the employer can’t contact you! Personal Statement This is your chance to stand out from the crowd and highlight your strengths. Personal statements give the employer a sneak peek into who you are, what you can bring to their business and what you hope to achieve. Use this to prove why you are suitable for the role they are looking to fill, by tailoring your personal statement to the job role. Key Skills Bullet point your top five skills that you can offer the employer. Work Experience This section should include all of your relevant work experience, listed with the most recent first. Include your job title, the name of the organisation, time in post, and your key responsibilities. If you haven’t got any work experience, speak to local businesses and voluntary services as this will really help to boost your CV. Achievements This is your chance to show how your previous experience has given you the skills needed to make you a suitable candidate. This may be awards that you have received in school or college or could be linked to a programme such as NCS, Prince’s Trust or Duke of Edinburgh Award. Education It’s important to list all of your qualifications (or predicted qualifications) on your CV along with the dates that you achieved them, the type of qualification and the grades you received. Hobbies and Interests Hobbies and interests show an employer that you are committed, and have developed team working and communication skills. For example, if you have attended dance classes or football, turning up for training each week shows dedication and reliability. Make sure to include anything else that will add value to your CV. 13