Cover Letters and CV

CV

1. Contact Information
This should be included in the header or nicely organised at the top of the page including;
-address
-contact information
-name

2. Small opening paragraph
This should be brief and should be elaborated more in your cover letter

3. Work experience
It should be in reverse chronological order. Include information like:
-employers names
-project titles
-explain roles and responsibilities
-should be ordered into neat sections

4. Education
Reverse chronological order. Include dates and grades of your degree and A levels and institutions.

5. Hobbies and interests.
-detail activities outside of work and education
-include personal projects (youtube, speedpaintings)

6.Cover letter
No longer than 1 side of A4. Don't waffle, stick to the point.



Cover letter

1. Show your knowledge of the industry.

2. Show that you understand the culture.

3. Do the research on your dream company.

4.and 5. Know what you are applying for AND show that your skills are transferable.

Knowledge and passion are key tickets into the industry AND most importantly you must also show that you are qualified. 

You should proof read and check for grammatical mistakes. Poorly constructed senescence and spelling mistakes are a sure sign that you will be chucked out of the pile.