CURRICULUM VITAE (SAMPLE)

Name:                             Mr. Sam Johnson

Home address:              123 Rush Avenue

                                        Wallington

                                        Surrey

                                        SM6 9PC

Telephone number:      020 8643 5454 (Home)

                                        07123 456789 (Mobile)

Date of Birth:                 25 April 1994

Nationality:                     British

Education:                      Wallington County Grammar School

                                        Croydon Road

                                        Wallington

                                        SM6 7PH

                                        September 2005 to date

Qualifications:              English                    KS3                 Level 7

                                        Mathematics           KS3                 Level 7

                                        Science                   KS3                 Level 7

Subjects Being Studied for GCSE:

    English Language         English Literature      Mathematics     Information Technology

    Biology                          Chemistry                 Physics             Economics 

    French                           Geography                History               Religious Education

Personal Profile:                  

Write a short, positive statement about yourself, outlining your key attributes and career aims (e.g. I am an organised and hard working person who enjoys meeting people. I am always willing to learn new skills and methods of working. I would like a career in IT which I feel would suit me as a logical thinker.) Use your own words.

Interests and activities:

These should reveal aspects of your personality and show that you use your time productively. Try to list a balance of interests (e.g. I enjoy playing rugby and cricket and train on a regular basis. I have represented my house and school in rugby. I belong to the local youth club and have taken part in many activities, including a sponsored walk to raise money for Age Concern. I am keen on IT and with some friends am setting up our own website. I am also working towards my Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award.)

Referee:                        Dr. J M Haworth

                                        Headmaster

                                        Wallington County Grammar School

                                        Croydon Road

                                        Wallington

                                        Surrey      SM6  7PH

                                                     E-mail: mhaworth@suttonlea.org

General Points on Writing a C.V.

1.    In year 10 your CV should fit onto one page.

2.    It should include your personal details, education, qualifications, information about you as a person, your hobbies and interests and any relevant experience you may have.

3.    Your CV should be word-processed.

4.    Care must be taken with presentation.

5.    Do not include irrelevant information. Ask for advice before including anything that is not on the sample format.

Most Common C.V. Mistakes

1.    Too long.

2.    Disorganised. The information is difficult to follow.

3.    Poorly typed or printed.

4.    Misspellings, typographical errors and poor grammar.