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Qualifications CV template
Use this template if you're a post graduate, returning to work after a long break (12 months or more), or if you're changing to a career where specific qualifications are required (e.g. accountancy). If this isn't you, please see the totaljobs "skills-based CV template".
Download a copy of this CV template in Microsoft word format for an editable version. If you don't have Microsoft word, you can download a PDF version or print this page and use it as a guide.
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Your full name
Your home address
Your home phone number
Your mobile phone number
Your personal email address
Profile
I am a hard working team player and I enjoy exceeding targets. I look for ways to do things better because I am motivated by being successful and achieving.
Profile explained:your profile should be about 30 words long and describe what you are like to work with, focussing on how you can help an employer to prosper. Remember, you don't need to have had a job to be able to describe yourself as a colleague.
Education
| BA Marketing | Edinburgh University | 2006-Summer 2007 |
Expectant grade: 2:1 Hons
Areas of study
For example: Conducting research into financial sector companies and how they attract and convert local businesses. Findings to be published in 'Marketing' magazine and the 'Scottish Herald'.
Tip: You could also list here any relevant modules that have specific relevance to the job that you're applying for.
Skills acquired
List up to five core skills, see example below:
- Advanced market research and analytical skills developed through interviewing marketing professionals in the Finance sector.
Skills acquired explained: you should not only list the skill you acquired, you should also explain briefly how or what you did to acquire it.
Key skills and achievements
List up to five achievements - remember, you want to show how you would add value to a company. Explain what you did, how you did it and what was achieved.
- Conducted desk research to identify decision makers in core market; called and emailed them and arranged interviews with 12 individuals. Designed questionnaire to benchmark marketing activity. Obtained 12 in-depth interviews giving insight into marketing activity and success metrics.
Employment history
If your employment history is relevant to the job that you are applying for, list up to 3 work histories starting with your most recent job first. If you have no employment history, list any voluntary work or team based hobbies that you have been involved in.Histories should be listed in the following way:
| Job title | From-to dates | Company name |
| | (or team name) |
Tip: If you do not want to name your current employer, describe the company instead e.g. Leading UK software house
Training and awards
List any recent relevant courses that you have completed. If you have a work history, list work-related awards here. If you do not have a work history, see 'interests' below.
Interests
Keep this short - about one line. If you don't have a work history, list awards and personal achievements here.
Good luck creating your CV!
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