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Please note, the contents on this page are guidelines and comment only.
A curriculum vitae, or CV, is the first step in any job application and will
be the first point of contact with potential employers. It is important,
therefore, to recognise your CV as a marketing tool – a means to promote
yourself.
Your CV should be short and concise, limited to two/three pages where possible.
Start by breaking down your CV into sections such as Personal Information,
Professional Qualifications, Education, Employment History, etc.
Personal Information
Your personal information need only state your name, address and contact details.
There is no need to include your date of birth, marital status, etc but you
can do so if you wish.
Professional Qualifications/Education
Under this section you should include any professional exams you have taken
and qualifications you have such as Bar exams, Legal Practice Course, Tax
Advisor Exams, Higher Rights of Audience, etc.
With regard to Education, you should list your education in reverse
chronological order with the most recent first. Be sure to include the name
of the educational establishment, the date attended, the course completed and
the final grade achieved. If the grades are not favourable due to particular
circumstances, you can always give explanatory reasons in a covering letter.
Employment History
You should list your employment experience in reverse chronological order with the
most recent first, stating the date, name, location and type of business. It is
important to set out your role and the key duties undertaken and relating this
to the position you are applying for. This should be done in a concise fashion,
using bullet points as appropriate.
You should also include a section on your hobbies, interests and other miscellaneous
matters if relevant. For example, if you are part of a sports team, debating society,
etc this should go here. If you speak different languages, include that here and any
other matters you think might be relevant to your application.
Finally
Make sure your CV is accurate, honest, structured and positive. Do not lie or exaggerate
the truth on your CV and always make sure you get someone else to
proof-read it for you.
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