how do i construct a C V?

Question

im 54 and never had to write a c.v. in what are the best sub headings to use and in which order pls ?

Answer 1

PERSONAL INFORMATION/PROFILE - Name, Address and Date of Birth (ESSENTIAL)
QUALIFICATIONS - School (Dates you attended and FULL address), Subjects and Grades
EMPLOYMENT - Dates you were there, Company name AND address, Job Title, Duties
OTHER INFORMATION - Computer Software you know how to use, Hobbies
REFEREES - Current and a previous employer or someone who knows you well and can say what your time keeping is like

Try to keep to 2 pages, but do NOT worry if it runs over onto 3 or 4 pages

Answer 2

The resume template in MS Word is a good starting place. Start with a "mission" statement in other words what you do and what you are looking for e.g Experienced Landscape Gardener seeking major projects. Follow that with a list of your achievements in previous employments. Then start listing your employment history followed by your qualifications. You can add interests and hobbies but only if they are relevant. DO NOT put your age or anything that gives it away (like age of children) in the CV. You should keep the whole thing to two sides of A4 max.

Answer 3

If you put curriculum vitae into a search engine, you may get some proper help!

Also try the below website - it seems to be free!

You could also go to the local job centre and ask them for some help.

Good luck in your work search!

Answer 4

Ah this I know,

Here :
http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/europass/preview.action?locale_id=1

The EC / EU have prepared some very good templates for any kind of CV:

Answer 5

http://www.itsales.org.uk/cover.htm

Take a look at this link for help