CV's in the UK are quite a bit different from how people do them in
New Zealand and Australia. Here's a few tips from our partner Judd Farris on
the key areas to include:
Profile
You don't have to include a personal profile, but if done well they are always
a nice touch.
Education
Start with your most recent qualification and work your way back to
college/high school. Include, name and address of college / university, dates attended,
subjects taken and grades achieved.
Experience
Paint a picture of your professional career, start with your current or most
recent position including name of company, start and end dates. Work backwards
briefly summarising your roles highlighting areas of responsibility,
achievements and successes. A strong career means high profile job roles, blue
chip clients and latest technology expertise. If you have these then make the
most of them.
Skills
List all relevant skills i.e. computer courses, Languages.
Interests
Include professional, personal or community awards, organisation memberships,
hobbies and interests. Express yourself as this is a chance to show whom you
really are.
References
Get written references from at least two previous employers before you come to
the UK, and ensure that the reference writer is happy to receive an email verifying
the authenticity of the written references. Having the references scanned and
available would be even better. Alternatively, complete referee details are
fine.
