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More often than not your CV is the very first point of contact you have with a prospective employer. It is true what they say ( first impressions count )
Applying for a job is a hugely comptetitive process so you need your CV to stand out. This is as much about clarity as it is about content. keep the information to two sides of A4 and signpost the key sections with simple headlines that guide the reader through.
This should be a short concise statement which tells the employer what kind of apprenticeship you are looking for and the direction you would like to take your career in.
2. The CV should begin with general information
Name
Surname
Local address
E-mail address
Home phone number
Mobile number
3. Skills Summary
This is where you include your main skills as keywords. Do not go into lengthy descriptions it needs to be short and scannable. Also try and mention examples which highlight your focus on any experience you have in the work area you are applying for.
4. Education Summary
Include all of your qualifications in this section from school/college as well as non-academic institutions if they are related to the job vacancy. If you have more work experience than qualifications put your work experience before your qualifications.
Before submitting your CV check it carefully and then check it again. Mistakes will look careless and give the wrong impression to the employer. Take a copy so you know exactly what you have submitted.
Completing online application forms
A good online application requires the same advance preparation as its hard copy equivalent. Bear in mind that