For those of you who are contemplating on leaving school, or are actually in the process, writing up your CV can be a daunting task, especially when you are unsure how to 'sell' yourself, or when your experience is limited. Below I have outlined some ideas that you may wish to consider when thinking about your Point of Difference i.e. what makes you different and special in your own unique way. To help you think about this you will need to reflect on your distinctions, here are some idea starters to get you going: Youth Club member (e.g. archery) Youth Group member (e.g. church – but do not put the denomination) School debating team Scouting/Girl Guide Leader Peer Support Leader Drama Club or similar School Librarian Contributions to the school magazine (e.g. writer, editor, photographer, etc) School prize winner (e.g. essay) Merit certificate(s) (e.g. Merit Certificate in English – 1st in Class) Prefect Head Captain, Class Captain, etc Duke of Edinburgh Award (Gold, Silver or ...
Here is an extract from my book "How to Write a CV" in 10 easy steps. It is a flow diagram showing the steps needed to create a CV. This visual gives that much needed quick reference. CV quick reference flow diagram
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