Activity 16.14 Your basic CV

Use the headings listed previously, or any other framework that you have been given to prepare a general CV, aiming for the best possible layout and a maximum of two sides of A4. Aim to emphasise the strengths that you have with respect to employment in general. This will serve as the basis for any specific CV you use in applications, but remember that for each application you should see whether you can ‘version’ it to emphasise what is important for that job. Compare your CV with those of friends and/or others on your course to see whether you can, between you, find ways of improving them. Your university’s careers office may well have further guidance and examples. If not, you can easily find both online. File the ‘core’ version of your CV in the employment section of your file, together with any specific versions you produce.