Employers read hundreds of CVs, so to stand out yours has to make the most of your skills and abilities. Small changes to format and wording can make your CV ten times more effective. Similar to a TV beauty makeover, a CV makeover is all about making the best of what you've got!
Careers Coaches can give you personalised feedback on your CVs and covering letters. Take a look at our examples to see the kind of improvements you could make.
Julie Jones |
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Julie’s story: Julie has a background in administration and is currently working as a personal assistant in a hospital.
Career goal: Juile has had supervisory responsibilities in her previous jobs and is looking for a more challenging PA or Office Manager role.
The situation: Julie's sent out a number of CVs but isn't getting the leads she wants. She feels confident she has the skills to take the next step up, but needs help promoting them. She contacted the Careers Advice Service to see what she could do to make her CV really sparkle. |
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CV After
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Amanda Davies |
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Amanda’s story: a teacher with eight years' experience, Amanda recently achieved promotion to Head of Department.
Career goal: Amanda would like to move out of teaching and look for other roles – possibly still within an educational environment – where she can use her management, coaching and mentoring skills.
The situation: Amanda wants a career change and wants to find out the best way to highlight the transferable skills she can use in her new career. |
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CV After
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Dave Grey |
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Dave’s story: With several years' experience in hospitality, Dave currently works as an assistant hospitality manager at a large hotel and conference centre in Manchester.
Career goal: Dave's looking for a promotion – he wants to lose the 'assistant' from his job title!
The situation: Dave's got his CV nailed, but wanted help with his covering letter to convince the employer he's ready for the step up. |
Dave's Covering Letter
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These CVs and covering letters are fictional but are representative of typical enquiries we receive.
Where can I get more help with my CV?
You can get advice on how to improve your CV, or write your first CV, from our Careers Coaches. You can call them on 08080 100 333. Lines are open 8am to 10pm, seven days a week.
Not able to get to the phone right now? You can also email an adviser or request a call back at a time to suit you.
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