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CV Guide What is the purpose of a CV? It is your introduction to an employer or recruitment company and gives you the opportunity to sell yourself. It also acts as a guide to the interviewer. How to set it out Name & contact details List your name, home address and all telephone numbers on which you are happy to be contacted. Give your e-mail address, at home and at work, again make sure you're happy for both to be used. If you are moving address, give both your permanent and temporary contact details. If you wish to include date of birth, marital status and nationality, here is where to include them. Career history Start with the most recent position and continue in reverse chronological order. Give the greatest information on your last two positions and reduce the detail as you work back. If more than one position has been held within a company, list each position, but do not be repetitive in describing responsibilities or achievements. Give basic factual information; save the detail for the interview. Present information in bullet form, which is clearer and easier to read. List achievements which are measurable wherever possible, ie increased profit from X to Y, reduced staff turnover from X% to Y%. Emphasize achievements and use positive language as "achieved", "responsible for" and "attained". Interests List your interests and hobbies, including any sports, clubs or associations with which you are involved. Make sure they are your interests and hobbies, otherwise you won't know what you are talking about! References Give the full names, addresses and contact details of two reliable referees, and make sure you have asked them first! And finally ..... Make sure your CV is immaculately presented. Use a clear and plain typeface and good quality, white paper. Keep it to the minimum - ideally two pages. Check and double check. Your CV is a direct reflection of you; ask a friend to read it. Be honest at all times. If you're not, you will get caught out at some stage and your career will be severely damaged as a result. Whilst you should emphasize the positive elements of your CV, don't exaggerate the facts. Again, you will get found out. Send your CV with a covering letter, which should:     - Outline the position you are applying for.     - State where you saw it advertised.     - Refer to the attached CV.     - State your current salary.     - Give contact details, especially if you'll be on the move.     - Tell the employer why you would be good for the job.     - Be brief - one page maximum.     - Send it to the correct person, at the correct address. We hope these few tips will assist you in producing an effective CV and it will in turn open many doors for you. Happy job hunting! CURRICULUM VITAE Name: Fred Bloggs Address: Quince Cottages London Road Windsor Berkshire SL4 8PX Home Tel: Work Tel: Mobile: 014901 723456 014901 876543 07779 654321 E-mail Address: fredbloggs@yahoo.co.uk Date of Birth: 12/07/60 Marital Status: Married Dependants: 2 (aged 5 and 10) Nationality: British EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS 1970 - 1974 Hill Owen Boys School, Poole, Dorset 1974 - 1978 Poole Grammar School, Dorset 6 O levels 1978 - 1982 Birmingham College of Technology HND in Hotel &Catering Management 1990 Member of the HCIMA 1991 Trainer Skills 1 & 2 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Jan 1992 - Present THE GRANGE HOTEL, WINDSOR, BERKS General Manager Promoted to 80 bedroom, 4 star hotel as opening General Manager, reporting directly to the Operations Director. Specific responsibilities include: Management of building works. Ordering of equipment and supplies pre-opening. Production of budgets and achievement of the same. Recruitment of opening team. Production of all operational manuals and implementation. Direction of sales team and launch of hotel into the market. All other aspects of day to day management. The hotel now turns over in excess of £4 million and has consistently beaten budget every year since. Aug 1987 - Dec 1991 THE KINGS HOTEL, LONDON, EC4 Food & Beverage Manager Appointed to manage redevelopment of food & beverage department. Refurbishment cost £4.8 million and involved 2 restaurants, 2 bars and conference facilities for up to 600. Achieved an increase in food & beverage turnover from £1.4 million to £2.4 million. Reported directly to the General Manager. Sep 1984 - Jul 1987 THE GRAND HOTEL, LONDON, WC1 Assistant Food & Beverage Manager Responsibility for all bar and beverage operations (F&B turnover £1.8 million). Deputised fully in absence of Food & Beverage Manager Jul 1982 - Aug 1984 HILLTOP HOTELS, LONDON, WC1 Management Trainee HOBBIES & INTERESTS Mountain biking Fishing Squash Fine wines REFERENCES Mr Bob Smith General Manager The Kings Hotel 1 East Street London EC4 15Z Tel: 020 7094 3331 Mrs. Jane Jones Food & Beverage Manager The Grand Hotel 32 Dover Street London WC1 9PQ Tel: 030 7779 8686