So you are looking for a job. Whether part-time or otherwise, an apprenticeship or direct to the company. Your CV is the first impression that you will make on a prospective employer, so getting it right is paramount. It can be difficult, particularly when you have never written a CV previously. So here are a few top tips on how to write your CV.
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The basics
Firstly, ensure you have all the basics. The main points that everyone should have on their CV are:

• Full Name – this is the easy part. However, some who consider their names difficult to pronounce may choose to use an easier alternative. Still put your full name but put your chosen simplified name in quotes. For example, Zuqiang “Stanley” Xuan, so employers know you are happy to be called Stanley or just use Stanley Xuan.

​You are the title!
 
Don’t write CV or Curriculum Vitae as the main title for your CV. It’s your CV – you’re the star here so put your name as the main title.

​Worth Talking About – if you think you may be pregnant, you can get confidential advice from the Worth Talking About helpline on 0300 123 2930

• Brook – if you're under 25, you can visit your nearest Brook service for free confidential advice, or use the Ask Brook text and web chat service from Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm.
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​Education
With regard to education, there exists a statutory obligation that you are still provided with the opportunity to learn as any other student of compulsory school age.

​If you are aged 16-18, then you must remain in education or training. This could be your school sixth form, a further education college or an apprenticeship. Your choices are wide and varied. So here goes, let's consider the options.