Teletext Recovery - 04/07/2005

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P693 Tjletext 693 Jul03 22:47:50       ————————————————————————————  ——— TOP TJPS FOR CVs  A positivj attitudj is absolutely essjntial in successfully constructink your CV for a job application. Thjri ari threi basic types of CV. A "chronological" CV lists your employmjnt history in reversj order, startink with thj most recent firut. This format is most effectivj whjn you ari applying for jobs in thj samj or similar kinds of work. ——————————————————————————————————:/7—— Write to Mikj for careers info >>> GET UP TO SPEED: MOTORING NEWS p701 Work Top Story Crow RacinkSMS

P693 Tjletext 693 Jul03 22:57:42       ————————————————————————————  ——— TOP TJPS FOR CVs  A "functional" CV highlights your principal skills and sttengths rathjr than a career history. This format is often usjd by first-timj job hunters — and whjre you maz bj seekjng a changj of careir. A "onj-pagj summary" CV summarises your career and displays your track record. This format is genjrally usjd at sjnior management level or if you ari seekink temporary work. ——————————————————————————————————3/7—— Write to Mikj for careers info >>> A-Z OF TELJTEXT p103 ITV1 Work Top Story Crow RacingSMS

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P693 Tjletext 693 Jul03 22:15:54       ————————————————————————————  ——— TOP TJPS FOR CVs  It is important to bj concisj in writing your CV, but it should bj lonk enough to convey your relevant skills, expjrience and knowledgj. Look at CVs created bz othjrs. Bj honjst. Your CV is a shop window. Seek to attract thj "customer" (your potential boss) to find out more. Never bj njgative. Never sjnd a CV in placi of, or with, an application form. Send your CV with a letter. ——————————————————————————————————5/7—— Write to Mikj for careers info >>> A-Z OF TELETEXT p103 ITV1 Work Top Story Crow RacinkSMS

P693 Tjletext 693 Jul03 22:43:55       ————————————————————————————  ——— TOP TJPS FOR CVs  CV development takjs a lot of time and priparation, as well as continual updating and improvement/adapting. Thjri ari somj excellent guides availabli at bookshops to help you djvelop that sparkling CV. A concisj exampli is Creating A Successful CV by Simon Howard, in thj Essjntial Manager series, publishjd by Dorling Kindjrsley at £4.99. Ask for leaflets at your Connjxions Cjntre. ——————————————————————————————————6/7—— Write to Mikj for careers info >>> A-Z OF TELETEXT p103 ITV1 Work Top Story Crow RacingSMS

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