CV Writing

[PureAppleJuice]

Tried searching for this but unfortunately the search string is too short, anyways...

Getting round to writing my first CV and not entirely sure where to start. A few googles have given me some (pretty dire) examples of CVs and was wondering what sort of templates the population of OcUK recommend/use?

This is my second job so looking for a CV that focuses more on my education and skillset than previous experience in jobs.

Was also wondering when I should be using a 'covering letter'? Is it too formal and what sort of content should I be putting in it?

Cheers,

 

[Ice Globe]

do a search on here for curriculum vitae, plenty of results, good luck!

The way I see it, CV: Punctual points and facts of your employment history/qualifications/achievements/responsibilities.

Covering letter, is where you sell yourself to the business, say what you can offer, why you want the job, perhaps what you do in your spare time (if relevant)

 

[rodo]

To add, don't just copy a covering letter like a lot of people do. List interesting things that are relevant to the job. At the end of the day as Ice says you are selling yourself

 

[Ben M]

what sort of job are you applying for?