Why Do I Need a CV?

A CV should be viewed as a Marketing Tool and is mainly used to entice an employer into giving you an interview. Sometimes when you are applying for a job you need to fill out an Application Form or write a Cover Letter but usually a CV will be required too. It gives a prospective employer:

• A snapshot of who you are.
• Information on the relevant skills and experience you have for a specific job.
• Information on relevant transferable skills you have when applying for a job in a different industry.
• Information on your past work experience.
• Information on any qualifications you have gained.
• Information on any relevant training courses you have been on.
• An idea of your hobbies, pastimes and what you like to do in your leisure time.
• Personal Contact details.

Now you know why you why you need a CV find out what you should include in your CV or click on the link below for the different types of CVs.

• Chronological CV
• Functional CV
• Targeted CV
• Combined CV