How do I make a CV?

I want to apply for this sales assistant Job at Levi's and it requires a CV, but I don't know how to make one >..<

It wants it in PDF form, which isn't the difficulty. I just dont know what to write for a CV :S

Help please?

[Rette]

There's actually a TON of resources online to help with CV/resume writing. Just do a quick google search, it should get you started.

For mine, I always just write down work experience, school experience, any achievements/awards (academic or otherwise), put down some volunteer experience if you have it, and references at the bottom.

[Jeimuzu]

I'll cut the details out of mine and MSN it if you want? It's a decent enough template.

Originally Posted by Jeimuzu

I'll cut the details out of mine and MSN it if you want? It's a decent enough template.

That'd be awesome, James

[mcrteenagers]

Michael Lastname

123 Phake Street
Ontario Canada
N0L 1R0

March 20, 2008

Attn: Manager
Levi's Company
123 W/E Street
Your City, State
12345

Subject: Seeking Employment

I describe myself as having excellent customer service skills - for almost the past 3 years I have worked diligently in the service industry directly and indirectly serving customers and their needs. I am an extremely hard worker, dependable, loyal, and works excellent with people or alone. I can be described as adaptable and spontaneous, and responds well to what is immediately before me. I am optimistic, full of good cheer, loyal to my equals, uncomplicated in my desires, generous, trusting and a receptive person.

My goal in five years is to - in some form - own a restaurant of my own. Being employed within a restaurant has been complicated while in school - long hours, and unpredictable changing shifts have affected my schooling. For those reasons I am choosing to pursue more stable employment.

Thank you for taking time to review my application. I hope you will contact me in the near future for an interview as I look forward to becoming a part of your team. I would be happy to provide any additional information that will assist you in your hiring decision. Please feel free to contact me at 519-…….. preferably in the evenings, or email at mike……@gmail.com.


Yours respectfully,




Mike Lastname

This is my most recent cover letter.

Basically in three paragraphs is:
1) Describe yourself - details outlining why you are good for the job
2) Outline why you want the job - how you can benefit the job and how the job will benefit you.
3) Ask for an interview. Provide contact information.


Good luck!

[Jeimuzu]

Originally Posted by mcrteenagers

This is my most recent cover letter.

Basically in three paragraphs is:
1) Describe yourself - details outlining why you are good for the job
2) Outline why you want the job - how you can benefit the job and how the job will benefit you.
3) Ask for an interview. Provide contact information.


Good luck!

Covering letters and CVs aren't quite the same. A covering letter is usually specific to the company that you're sending to, CVs are generic documents that you can print out en masse and hand around.

Ty, I'll sort that out for you.

Thankyou James =]

[Paul_UK]

I have just emailed mine to you, Ty. It's a bit out of date but it should help a bit.

Because you're still at school you probably won't have much (or any) work related experience stuff to put in. But you can include what you're studying at school, marks in the last SATS or whatever, hobbies and interests, any voluntary stuff you do etc. It'll probably be a single page.

Presentation is important. If the layout is untidy and there are spelling or punctuation errors etc, an employer is likely to just move onto the next one. So even if you don't have loads of content, make it look good with organised structure and clear readable text.