What is a Curriculum Vitae?
A Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume is a short summary providing information and details on your employment history, education and qualifications. There is no universally accepted format for Curriculum Vitae and different free templates for CVs can be found online.
Simple downloadable CV Templates for Year 11 school leavers can be found below along with some guidance on what each section should include:
Guidance
Simple_CV_Guidance_document.docx
CV - Template - with editable boxes
CV - Template - fully editable
The IOM Job Centre also has links to different free CV templates that can be downloaded.
You should always send a covering letter to go with your CV when applying for a job. Find out how to produce a Cover Letter.
The main purpose of a CV is to get you an interview and to remind the interview panel about you when they are thinking about who to offer the role to.
