If you want to apply for a job you have to write a cover letter and a CV which contains your personal history in short.
When writing a CV always use a word processor. For a good presentation it is necessary to think of the following basic rules:
- Use good quality paper
- When you apply in GB the CV should not be longer than 1–2 pages
- Often CVs will not be accepted unless accompanied by an application form
A CV should include the following information:
Example:
Name: Mary Ann Winner
Address: 11 Collville Gardens, London W 12, GB
Place of birth: Hull
Nationality: British
Age: 23
Education: 1996 – 1997 University of Reading,
Post graduate Studies
1993 – 1996 University of Reading,
B. A. in Electronics
1986 – 1993 Brighton Comprehensive
School
Languages: English, German and French
Previous
experience: Winter GmbH, Dresden, 6 months as
trainee in R&D
Interests: Travel, skiing, art, CAD
Sample Letter Format
Your Letterhead: street/e-mail addresses, voice/fax phone numbers
OR:
Your Street
Your City/Town, Province
Date
Name of Person
Title, Department
Name of Organization
Street Address
City/Town, Province, Postal Code
Salutation (Dear …. 🙂
Opening Paragraph/Introduction
Body of the Letter – Thematic paragraph or paragraphs depending on amount of information
Closing Paragraph
Closing (Yours truly or words of your preference)
Your Signature
Your Name (Typed)
Encl. or Attach.
Some Tips on writing a CV:
- Point out your own strengths and achievements
- Include a photo (photo optional in GB)
- Include written references (not required in GB)
- Never send a CV without a covering letter which includes your address and the date
- Start with your most recent job when describing your education and previous experience
- Check your spelling and ask a friend to double-check it
- Don´t include your salary, unless requested
- Don´t ask the company to send back your CV – most companies keep it `on file´
- Keep a copy of your own CV and look at it again before your interview
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