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Writing a CV or Resume

A well-written, well-produced, appropriate Cv )British English) or resume (American English) is vital for getting you to the interview stage for a job. Use the examples and advice here to help you. On page WT32 you will find an example of a good covering (cover) letter.

Tips

*           Adapt your CV/resume so that it is appropriate for the job you are applying for.

*           Keep your CV short – no more than 2 pages if possible

*           Present yourself positively and accurately.

*           Make your CV attractive and easy to read: use capitals, bold type, spacing and underlining.

*           Choose a typeface such as Times New Roman, Arial or Verdana. Use at least 10 pt.

British Style CV (Curriculum vitae) – new graduate

Name             Pamela Janet Mason

Address                     29 Greenlands Avenue, London, SW3 6RF

Telephone     01924786512                       Mobile            0779238182

e-mail             pam_mason@scapenet.com

Objective To find a role in a film or TV production company that will enable me to acquire and develop the skills required for a career in film or television.

Profile: An outgoing and articulate graduate with work experience in both television and teaching

Education and Qualifications

2009 -             MA in Media Studies. Bristol University, Expected 2010

2005-2009     BA in Media Studies with French (2:1) Bristol University

1997-2004     Beacon School, London

                        3 A Levels: Drama (A); French (A); German (B)

                        5 As Levels   9GCSEs

Work Experience

October 2007 – June 2008: Language assistant in secondary school in France. Taught English to large classes and small groups. Ran a film club and a holiday dance and drama club. Assisted with school drama products.

September 2004-August 2005: Production assistant at Oordman and Associates Filmmaker, London N16. Performed office and on-set duties.

June - September 2004: Tutor for Jacaranda Drama Workshops. Led groups of teenagers of different backgrounds in advance and drama activities.

July – August 2003: Host at Adventure camping holiday campsite in France. Led the children’s club for 4-10 year old and performed various practical duties on the campsite.

Skills

Languages: French – near native-speaker fluency (CEFC1); German (B2)

Good keyboard skills. Familiarity with word, excel and film editing packages

Clean driving licence

Interest

Drama, both acting and directing; singing (was member of university choral society). Regular volunteer at a local centre for the homeless.

References – Attached

Personal information. You can omit the labels. There is no need to mention your age, gender, nationality, race, religion or marital status. Don’t send a photo unless you are asked to.

Profile and objective. Some people do not include these, but they do give an employer an idea of who you are.

Education. Put the most recent first. Add prizes ad awards. Omit primary school. Try to give British equivalents of your qualifications.

Work experience. Put this in reverse order. Experienced candidates: put this before Education and write more about your most recent post.

Skills. Your practical abilities.

Include exams passed. Write more here if you are experienced.

Interestes. Keep this short. Include a sport, a creatie and a community activity, if you can. Avoid vague subjects such as reading or travel.

References. Give the names, titles, and address when you send your CV, either here or on a separate page.