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Sample CV 2 - Graduate
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really catches the reader's eye. The layout must be clear and simple,
enabling the reader to find the information they need quickly. You
probably only have 20 to 30 seconds to attract the reader's attention.
So anything too elaborate, such as flowery borders will just detract
from your content.
It's vital that the words used in your CV / resume
really make the reader want to meet you and to invite you to that
all-important interview. Your CV / resume is your sales document
to a recruiter / employer and if it fails to sell you then it will
probably end up in the bin and hence no interview.
When you print out your CV / resume you must use a
good quality printer and paper. Always use a paper colour that is
easy to photocopy such as brilliant white, cream or vellum. The
CV / resume example below uses a white background to minimise the
amount of toner/ink that you will use if you print it out.
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| Christopher Jones |
| 24 Mansfield Drive, Chedlee, |
| Manchester M23 4DJ. |
| Tel: (0161) 234 1234 |
PROFILE:
A Mathematics graduate who is keen to find a position
as a Trainee Accountant. Reliable, trustworthy, numerate
and meticulous. Worked for a firm of chartered accountants
last Summer and gained a good understanding of what
is required of an accountant. Able to work on own initiative
or as part of a team and can deal with administrative
duties competently.
EDUCATION:
| 1999 - 2002 |
BSc. (Hons) 2.2 in Mathematics at Warwick
University.
Subjects studied: Business Studies, Computer
Studies, Calculus, Geometry & Topology and
Catastrophe Theory.
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| 1992 - 1999 |
Chedlee High School.
3 GCE A Levels: Mathematics [B], Economics
[C], Chemistry [C].
6 GCSEs: Mathematics [A], English Language
[B], Chemistry [B], Physics [B], Geography [B],
Economics [B].
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EXPERIENCE:
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Summer 2001
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JOHNSON & STEVENS
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A vacation job working for a large firm of accountants.
Responsibilities and achievements:
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- Assisted the Senior Partner who was conducting
audits on major companies in the area.
- Handled incoming telephone calls to the Senior
Partner from other companies and members of
the public.
- Organised and maintained the Senior Partner's
filing system.
- Typed reports on an IBM Compatible PC using
the WordPerfect word-processor.
- Devised a new filing system to maintain the
files held by the department.
- Solved users PC problems including sorting
out spreadsheets, explaining how to use complex
features in word-processing packages.
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Summer 2000
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CHEDLEE COMMUNITY CENTRE
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A vacation job at a community
centre for the elderly. Responsibilities and achievements: |
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- Organised a local advertising drive that increased
the number of elderly people coming to the centre
by 20%.
- Organised games for people attending in the
afternoons.
- Escorted some of the elderly people to and
from the centre.
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COMPUTER SKILLS:
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IBM Compatible PCs running
Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS, WordPerfect, Word for
Windows, Lotus 1-2-3 and Microsoft Visual C. |
PERSONAL DETAILS:
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Date of Birth:
Marital Status:
Driving Licence:
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24th May 1981
Single
Full, clean
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INTERESTS:
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Interests at Warwick University included organising
a charity quiz for RAG, which raised £5000. Badminton,
cinema and theatre.
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REFEREES:
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Professor William Jackson, Department of Mathematics,
University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL.
Mr Jack Lord, Personnel Manager, Johnson &
Stevens, 124 High Street, Chedlee, Manchester
M23 3LD.
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