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Effective Applications
You should either complete a SAF (Standard Application Form) or produce a CV

Please give us your impressions of the CMS website using the evaluation form

(please read in conjunction with the more detailed notes on criteria and marking scheme given for CMS in your Course Handbook)

A winning CV will have the following attributes in terms of content and presentation:

  • A neat and tidy appearance, word processed
  • Clearly laid out with appropriate headings, easy to pick out facts
  • Concise - no more that 2 sides of A4
  • Free of spelling, grammar and syntax errors
  • Choice of a format appropriate to your chosen job or occupation/type of employer
  • Choice of a format appropriate to your personal circumstances
  • Clear relevance of information to specific requirements in the post or occupational area
  • Focus on positive and relevant points
  • Appropriately selected examples to provide evidence of possessing the skills, interests and personal attributes the job requires
  • Good and concise use of positive, active language
  • Avoidance of cliches - appearance of being truthful and authentic.
Interviews will be discussed in Tutorial 3, where you can participate in defining criteria for evaluating them.