CV Flashcards

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What is a CV?

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It is a common name for someone’s life history.

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What does it include?

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Personal and contact details, education, history and qualifications

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Advantages of a CV?

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The information is clear and concise

Includes contacts for reference, making it easier for an organisation to contact them

Clearly laid out in black and white of qualifications and hobbies for the employer to easily see if they are worthy

Less time-consuming as you can shortlist

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Disadvantages of a CV

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For a young person, their CV may be basic making it difficult for employers to see what they are capable of

Time-consuming and labour extensive

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