Career Advice - CV Advice (Cont.)

The layout of your CV (Cont.)

4. Additional information

• Skills - for example computer skills with the packages you can use, typing speed, and any languages, stating how well you can speak or write them

• Interests and hobbies - try to get across something of your personality, but keep it brief and factual.  Try to show hobbies that underline skills useful to the job - sports show health and fitness; chairman of a society shows leadership; charity worker shows good people/communication skills, etc.

5. References

• You must include a minimum of two references, and one of these must be your previous employer

Avoid asking for a specific salary or giving details of your current salary - this may rule you out at the first stage, and can be discussed at the interview.

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