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24R E F E R E N C E S
Dr. P. Sanchez
Mr. D. Jones
Institute of Work, Health & Organisations
Psychology Department
University of Nottingham
Cheltenham
&
Gloucester
College
Jubilee Campus
of Higher Education
Wollaton Road
PO Box 220
Nottingham
Cheltenham
NG8 1BB.
Gloucestershire
GL50 2QF
Tel: (0115) 823570
Tel: (01244) 555541
Fax: (0115) 823571
Fax: (01244) 555542
Comments on CV targeted towards Professional Consultancy
This CV shows how to use a professional/vocational qualification to target a
related career choice area – in this case occupational psychology/HR. The
principles demonstrated can be equally valid for students and graduates in other
specific business or professional subjects
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The CV looks professional and business-like. It is important that students on
professional courses present a targeted business-style CV rather than the
more standard graduate CV
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Language is important in this context. Using the heading ‘Professional Skills’
instead of ‘Skills Profile’ immediately sends a message to the potential
employer that this person understands the importance of professionalism and
is not just using a list of generic 'graduate’ skills
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The content of the first page is crucial. We are told that employers scan CVs,
giving only c.30 seconds to each one, so this CV presents the most important
aspect of education on the first page and leaves the previous education i.e.
school/college to the second page
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There is significant detail about the MSc course – more than you would
normally give about a first degree – but this is because the professional
credibility of the writer lies in this detail. This person has very little relevant
experience, so must show the extent of her knowledge through her higher
degree.
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In this CV, the balance is towards education and skills rather than work
experience. The reason is obvious; the writer’s experience is not directly
relevant or at the required level. If this person had significant relevant
experience, then she would have put this on the first page and relegated the
Professional Skills section to the second page. You need to judge where your
credibility and strengths lie and make sure that this is presented early in the
CV.
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