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Info & Advice : Writing your CV
Info & Advice : Writing your CV
Writing your CV

Curriculum Vitae (CV) where you are not specifically asked to fill in an application form, it is good practice to provide a well-structured CV with a letter of application. It is a useful document to create and update throughout your career. A good agency will expect a CV.

A model Curriculum Vitae

What will they ask? Not an exhaustive list, but a few ideas

What have you done as a student that might help you get a job?

To help you ring the changes when you are writing your application.

Words that might impress, but make sure that you know what they mean!

This covers areas such as Communication, Leadership, Innovation, Numeracy, People Skills, Technical, Analysing Information and Self Management Skills.

A few points on what schools are looking for when they appoint a Newly Qualified Teacher.


Dec 31, 2004, 12:32

Info & Advice : Writing your CV
Writing your CV
For the majority of teaching posts you will be expected to fill in an application form. However, if you are asked to 'apply in writing' it is good practice to provide a well-structured CV with a letter of application.
Dec 31, 2004, 12:41

Info & Advice : Writing your CV
CV Example

Dec 31, 2004, 12:42

Info & Advice : Writing your CV
Interview Questions
Some of the things that you may be asked:
Dec 31, 2004, 12:44

Info & Advice : Writing your CV
Personal Transferable Skills
You have acquired and developed many skills during your time as a student. It is important to focus on those which might also be useful in the world outside.
Dec 31, 2004, 12:45

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