• Preparing an effective curriculum vitae
• Creating a portfolio
• The application letter
• Letter of application checklist

Preparing an Effective Curriculum Vitae or Resume

What a CV does for you

Curriculum Vitae, Resume, CV - whatever you call it, it serves the same purpose.  It is probably the most important tool you have when applying for a job.  Your CV speaks volumes for you and  a top notch CV gives a prospective employer a very good idea of your talents and what you are capable of.  A poorly put together CV can do the same thing, except not in your favor. 

There are several ways you can approach CV writing

1. One is to create a new CV from scratch with each job application. 
2. Two is to keep a master copy, which includes absolutely everything you will ever need in your CV, and just cut out the bits you don't need each time you use it to apply for a job. 
3. The third method is to use a basic all purpose CV and submit the same one each time.  This method is not generally recommended, except in emergency situations only. 

Definitely try the second method for maximum success - this will save you lots of time which you can devote to preparing a really excellent application letter to go with your targeted CV.
Whichever way you choose, you will need to think about the information you will need.   As you work your way through the following pages - start taking notes.