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GETTING THE RIGHT CV  
First impressions count. Let the Careers Advice Service help you make a good one.

In the current economic climate many of us are worried about what 2009 will mean for our careers. Whether you face re-entering the job market after leaving your job or being made redundant, or entering the job market for the first time, taking those first steps can seem daunting, especially now.

As a job-seeker you have lots to consider; what you want from your next job, what skills you possess, and how to best sell yourself to a prospective employer. The Careers Advice Service provides real help through impartial careers information, advice and guidance.

The most important way of selling yourself, your skills and experience is through your CV. Having a well written, professional CV will make your application stand out from the crowd, and is the first step towards gaining that all-important first interview.

The Careers Advice Service website (www.direct.gov.uk/careersadvice) has an online CV-building tool that can help you make the most of your abilities and experience, and tailor your CV for the job you want. The CV-builder involves you answering a series of questions, filling in your details and talking about your interests, resulting in a bespoke CV based on your responses.

You can also call a Careers Adviser directly, or send in your CV through the post or via email, to receive personalised advice. Our experts can also advise you on filling in job applications, and preparing for the simple, and not so simple, questions an interviewer is likely to ask.  

Call the Careers Advice Service on 0800 100 900 or visit the website at www.direct.gov.uk/careersadvice for more information. Our future. It’s in our hands.