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Creating a CV
Read the description under each heading in the "PRO FORMA CV".

Below the sample CV you will find paragraphs of the CV for Paul Clark.
Put these paragraphs in the right order.
Click on the paragraph itself (it will change colour) and then on the right position (A, B, C,...) for this paragraph in the CV.
The correct order will be established at the end of the work sheet.
PRO FORMA CV
A
 
PERSONAL DETAILS

Name
Address
Town
Post Code

Telephone Number
Mobile Number
Email address

B
 
PERSONAL PROFILE

Two or three sentences describing yourself at work

C
 
KEY SKILLS

Key strengths that will add to your employability

D
 
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS (optional)

One or two major work or personal achievements

E
 
WORK HISTORY

A list of the jobs you have had,
including duties and dates (most recent job first)

F
 
TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

Most recent first

G
 
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

This gives an employer an idea of what you enjoy doing outside of work.
This can also give an indication of the type of person you are.

H
 
REFERENCES

Available on request.
They will ask if they need them.

A

I am a hard working person with a friendly, pleasant personality. I enjoy working as part of a team, but I am also able to work on my own initiative.
I am a good communicator and have a varied range of skills to offer.


IT Direct Computer Ware Ltd

COMPUTER ASSISTANT (2001- current)

Duties:
- General administration support to the facilities manager
- Computer data input and word-processing
- Photo-copying, faxing and filing
- Ordering of production materials
- Invoicing customers after hire of equipment
- Keeping a record and control of video tape stock


Video Plus Inc

CLERICAL ASSISTANT (2000 - 2001)

Duties:
- Clerical support for the office manager
- Word processing, filing, photo-copying
- Initial contact for workers

Smith & Brown IT Consultants

OFFICE JUNIOR (1999 - 2001)

Duties:
- Clerical support for the marketing manager
- Database input
- In charge of exchanging advertisements between computer journal publishers


I have taught video production skills to the residents on my estate as part of their community project.
They produced a successful video, about living on the estate.

I have worked on youth projects, creating videos for them.


City & Guilds 726/212 computer applications

RSA CLAIT stage 1

LOCN Accredited certification in video production

Media/Video certificate

Courses in Word for Windows and Access


I have an interest and knowledge of computers and enjoy playing football and tennis.


Administration and communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Flexible and versatile approach to my working environment

A knowledge of video production


PAUL CLARKE
28 CHARLFONT GROVE
LAUDERDALE
LONDON
HOME: 020 7850 38215
MOBILE: 0879 25646
EMAIL: pclark@vim,org.uk


References available on request.

B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Core Curriculum Reference:
Rt/E2.1, Rt/E3.8