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• A CV (short for Curriculum Vitae) is your chance to sell yourself to a potential employer.
• It's a summary of you. It contains details of your work experience, skills and abilities, your age, school and exams passed or to be taken.

General tips for writing a CV

• A CV should not be more than 2-sides of A4 so don't waffle!
• Don't think you have to put everything in - try to decide on your best features and what's relevant for the job(s) you are applying for and stick to these.
• Use a word processor and print your CV out onto plain white or cream paper (if you don't have a computer at home you can probably use one at your local careers centre, library or youth centre).
• Its important to sell yourself but don't be tempted to lie- you'll have to prove what you say in an interview.
• Keep your CV updated so you always have it ready.
• Remember you do not have to see a job advert before posting off your CV. You can send a covering letter with a copy of it to companies / organisations you're interested in working for - you never know they may just have a vacancy!