How to Build a CV

Remove your name and any contact details, along with personal information such as date of birth, nationality, ethnicity, gender, marital status, political views, etc.

Ensure that all qualifications, certificates, and awards stated on your CV have supporting evidence sent with the rest of your registration documents.

Introduction

Include a brief description of yourself, your character, and your approach. Share what you are passionate about and why you do what you do.

Education and Qualifications

For example:

January 2019 – September 2024, The University, Childhood Studies

List all qualifications in chronological order, starting with the most recent. Include the month and year you started and the month and year you obtained them.

Additional Information, Qualifications, and Certificates

This section showcases your commitment to continuous learning and staying up to date with guidelines and best practices through Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

For example:

January 2019 – First Aid School, Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Employment History

For example:

January 2019 – September 2024, London, Live-Out Housekeeper

• Include where you worked and what your role entailed.
• Under each entry, provide a five-line description of your duties, the impact you made, and what you learned from the experience.

Achievements and Awards

For example:

January 2020 – September 2022, The School, Duke of Edinburgh Award

• Highlight achievements related to your career, as well as other talents, skills, and accomplishments.

Hobbies and Interests

• Share what you enjoy doing outside of work.
• Include information that adds interest and value to your CV, helping you stand out to employers