Is a CV the same as a curriculum vitae?

Yes, they are both the same thing! At your age, you may be starting to think about what to do next; college, university or a full-time job. Regardless of whether you choose further education or not, you may well need a job while you are studying. So, it all begins with writing a CV when you are a student.

Creating the best CV can be hard. You may ask, where do you start? What do you include? What do I do if I have never had a job or I have very little experience to talk about? For more information click on this link to see 10 points for an effective CV

But don't worry! That is why you are here. There are many templates on the web to get great ideas that you can copy and modify to make it unique to you, regarding your skills and the job that you want.

Having the right words can be difficult, as you don't want to repeat the same thing over and over. Here is a information sheet that can give you a few tips.

Hopefully by the end of this activity you will have a better idea of what is needed to create your ultimate CV. Then, all you need to do is brush up on your interview skills.

 

What is a student CV?

In theory, the intention of a student CV does not differ from that of a professional CV, but the big difference is the comparative lack of work experience that a student leaving full-time education e.g. secondary or university compared to someone that has been working for years.

The lack of experience can be a drawback when creating a CV for a young person joining the workforce but many employers are very understanding that students are not yet going to have all of the skills they desire. 

So, your student CV needs to cover the transferable skills and qualifications you have achieved. You can also make a big positive impression about your personality to make you sound like a desirable candidate, along with shouting about any work experience you may have.

The jobs that you will be applying for will not be CEO or director level within a company (yet!). To start with, you will be applying for jobs that are at entry level positions and there could be very stiff competition. Your CV should highlight your skills and attributes, which will also match with their requirements of an employee.

The best way to achieve this is a clear format, perfect literacy and a CV tailored towards the role that you are applying for.

Your next task:  Drag and drop what you think should be in a CV.