Skills based CV template

Skills based CV template by Amber Rolfe Lacking in work experience? Gaps in your CV? Want to change careers? A skills based CV could be for you…Skills based CVs place an emphasis on your transferable skills, rather than your work history. They’re typically used by those without much practical experience in an industry, people looking to change careers, or jobseekers looking to turn a hobby or passion into a job.Not sure where to start? Luckily, you don’t need to spend hours reformatting your CV to create one â€" because we’ve put together a skills based CV template to help inspire you.Just here for the template? Click the link below: Skills Based CV Template Email address: Please enter a valid email addressmessage here By clicking Submit, you accept our Terms & Conditions and consent to receive emails and career related topics. See our Privacy policy for details. Continue without submitting Download Skills Based CV TemplatePersonal statement Your personal statement is the first thing an employer sees, so making it stand out is essential.It should be short and succinct, providing a brief overview of who you are, what you have to offer, and what you’re looking for. In this CV format, your skills are your biggest selling point â€" so make sure the most important ones are emphasised in your personal statement.Additionally, it should be in line with what the employer recruiting for â€" so tailoring it to each job you apply for is vital.How to write a personal statementPersonal statement examplesPersonal statement: dos and don’ts  Key skills Skills based CVs are designed to emphasise your attributes, so this section is the key to its effectiveness.Firstly, use the job description and person specifications to determine which skills will be mos t valuable to the employer. Then, pick four or five that you can effectively back up through your own experiences.Although the amount you include is up to you â€" It’s still important to keep your CV at a length of around two sides of A4. So think about what’s relevant, and choose quality over quantity.When it comes to demonstrating your skills, including a few bullet points under each will allow you to offer tangible examples to prove how you’ve gained the skills, and put them into practice.Not only will this help to prove you’re qualified, it’ll also make your CV unique.What are transferable skills?Soft skills vs. hard skills  Education How you approach this section is dependent on a few things â€" one being your own level of experience, and another being the amount of importance an employer places on academic qualifications.Use these as a guide to ensure your education is reflecting your skills accurately.For example, if you’ve just finished university and don’t hav e much work experience â€" adding extra details such as modules and subjects is a great way to help employers see your suitability. Predicted grades are also a good idea for students looking for graduate roles.But, if your work experience is more beneficial to the role, and you feel it reflects your skills better â€" it’s equally OK to provide less detail in your education section.Stating grades, qualifications, subject names, and dates is usually enough if you want to save space for details elsewhere.Which parts of my education should I include in my CV?Employment history If you’re using a skills based CV format, you might not have a vast amount of recent work experience. So if your education is more reflective of your abilities, you should include that before your employment history.Because your skills section will be longer than it would be in a traditional CV, this section should be relatively short and to the point. There’s no need to turn one job into an essay just becau se you’re worried about not having enough experience. That’s what your skills section is for.Include clear job titles, dates, and descriptions. Then, use bullet points to focus on achievements as well as duties, providing examples for each. Using language such as ‘increased by X%’ will help to quantify your abilities and show a recruiter what you could bring to their business.If you’re struggling to condense your employment history, only include the most relevant roles.What words should I use on my CV?How to keep your CV short and sweet  Hobbies and interests Remember: you don’t have to include hobbies in your CV.However, if you do have relevant interests, they can be a great way to boost your skills and prove that you’re passionate about what you do. Especially if you’re lacking in practical experience.For example, someone applying for a writing role may have their own blog, a graphic designer might design websites for fun, and tech applicants could be expanding the ir coding knowledge.Should I include hobbies and interests in my CV?  References Unless an employer states otherwise, it’s absolutely fine to say your references are available on request.However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have any references prepared.Speak to family, friends, teachers, or career councillors to ensure you can gather credible ones in advance â€" and have them to hand when the time comes.Interviewers won’t hesitate to check your references, so don’t let them hold you back from your dream job.How to get a referenceStill searching for your perfect position? 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7 Ways to Have a Productive Commute - Career Sidekick

7 Ways to Have a Productive Commute - Career Sidekick 7 Ways to Have a Productive Commute Misc Tips / https://www.edenscott.com/blog Nobody enjoys commuting to work, but you can at least use the time to have a productive commute so that you dont feel like youre wasting part of your day.These tips will help you make the most out of your morning commute whether you drive or take public transit.How to Be Productive While Commuting1. Listen to AudiobooksYou can buy many books in audio format via Amazon. Listening to audiobooks is a great way to learn new information and improve yourself (or just relax) while commuting.Youll arrive fresh and energized at the office, rather than tired and frustrated after a tough morning commute.You could also buy an audio course or training program on a specific topic, like learning a foreign language.Learning a foreign language is great for your brain and is also great if you plan on traveling in the future.Who knows, this could even increase your value as an employee and bump up the next job offer you receive. Many companies prefer people that are bili ngual and for certain jobs, its even required.If youre trying to decide which language to learn to earn more in your job, Mandarin (Chinese), Arabic, Portuguese and German are all quite valuable to know.2. Plan Your DayDo you have a specific plan of action when you get to the office?Its not the most fun thing to do in the car, but if youre stuck in traffic anyway it can help you be more productive when you arrive at work. Use your morning commute to decide on the two or three most important tasks for the day and prioritize how youll get them done.Do your most important tasks in the morning when youre fresh and energized. Dont do small tasks like responding to unimportant emails in the morning when youre at your best!3. Think About the Day You FinishedIf youre commuting home, you can think about what went well this past workday, and maybe what youd like to improve on or do differently.Its tempting to stop thinking about work immediately when you leave (and sometimes this is good for mental health), but its also smart to occasionally reflect on your day and how it went!4. Make Phone CallsWhether youre commuting by car or public transportation, you could make a necessary phone call to save yourself time later when youre home or at the office.5. Catch Up On Emails (Public Transit Only)Spending a few minutes on the train checking emails in the morning can set you up for a more efficient day when you arrive at the office.Even if you dont respond to anything, reading your emails for 15 minutes before work can at least give you some idea of what to tackle when you arrive at the office. If you dont want to respond to any messages, consider just organizing them or marking them for when you get to work.And if youre required to handle any emails after work, doing it during your commute can save you time when you get home.Just make sure youre only doing this when taking public transit. Do not read emails or text/type while driving please, its extremely dangerous and can ki ll you or others.6. Brainstorm Ideas (Public Transit Only)Get a pad and paper and write down some ideas. Youll be surprised what you can come up with.You might think of ways to improve something at your current company, or you might get an idea of a product or service you could offer as an entrepreneur/freelancer. If nothing else, its good to have some unstructured time to be creative to see what you come up with.You can also write down goals that you want to accomplish in the short term or long term, and how you plan on doing this.7. Talk to Someone New (Public Transit)If youre on the train or waiting for public transit, consider starting a conversation with somebody now. You never know when meeting someone new will turn into more networking opportunities or job opportunities in the future.You might have similar interests, work in the same industry, or have a mutual colleague. And having a conversation sure beats waiting in silence.By using the ideas above, youll make the most out of your morning and evening commute to be productive and refreshed when you arrive to the office and free to relax when you arrive home in the evening.

Women and Career Equality- are we nearly there yet

Women and Career Equality- are we nearly there yet Following the launch of the film ‘Suffragettes’ I felt that a post on the distance travelled since the early pioneers of Feminism was timely. Despite the courageous attempts of women over many years to change the establishment and to penetrate those areas of life where women have been either absent or severely under-represented, what progress has been made to date? First- the doom and gloom: The Association of Graduate Recruiters reported in September this year that of those jobs advertised by graduate recruiters, only 42% of women had been appointed- despite 60% of graduates being female. This figure has remained much the same over the last five years. This is due to fewer female applicants rather than bias in the recruitment and selection process. Women are under-represented in technology and banking in particular. These sectors have some way to go, in order to address the current gender imbalance and attract more female applicants by addressing women’s reluctance to apply. In the national survey of graduates   undertaken by the Higher Education Statistics Agency, male graduates reported earning more than their female counterparts, with mean salaries of £22,500 and £20,500 respectively. Male first degree leavers were also more likely to be earning more than £25,000. Figures are even worse within universities. A report in the Times Higher Education Supplement  ran an article on the gender differences within HE and reported that only 1 in 10 Professors in UK Universities in 2013 were women. It is to be hoped that the Freedom of Information Act will continue to facilitate the publication of salary data that can be used to expose and challenge the inequalities within both academia and the workplace which perpetuate more generally. Currently there are only 191 female MPs, out of a total 650 members of parliament Female MPs Now for the good news: More women than ever before are going to University. Women represent 60% of those graduating from UK Universities. (Source: Association of Graduate Recruiters) This year saw the launch of the new Womens  Equality Party A number of larger graduate recruiters are actively offering support to graduate entrants through their in-house female leadership programmes in a bid to compete for top talent Several top graduate recruiters have been keen to sponsor ‘Sprint’ -the female undergraduate personal and professional development programme run in some Universities, in order to support and attract female talent. Log in for details of Warwick’s forthcoming Sprint programme. The economy continues to improve whilst at the same time a population dip in available 18 year olds will lead to more opportunities that recruiters will need to fill, inevitably and encouragingly leading to the appointment of more women. Recruiters who are struggling to attract talent will have to address those barriers (perceived or actual) currently putting off female applicants- or risk facing a talent shortage. More than 70% of graduate recruiters who come to Warwick do not mind what degree discipline a graduate is studying â€" so unless a role is highly technical or scientific, that’s good news for Arts and Social Science applicants. At the top end, the Government’s target of 25% female board members into top 100 FTSE companies is close to being achieved; the figure currently stands at 23.5%. Nowhere near where it should be, but this has doubled in the last four years. Senior female staff in some of the larger firms we’ve spoken to recently report that from their perspective, things are definitely changing for the better, with more women being appointed and progressing internally, especially since the introduction of Unconscious Bias workplace training to the recruitment and selection process. The Times list of the Top 50 Recruiters for Women illustrates some good examples of different ways women are both attracted to and retained within these organisations. So what can you do to ensure you are able to thrive as a woman in the graduate workplace? Here are some hints and tips to help you take your place in a world which needs more capable women in more senior roles, helping to drive these changes and ensure we can continue to address workplace inequality. Know that the graduate workplace desperately needs and will benefit hugely from women’s contributions in all areas. As a female Warwick student you are highly sought after by graduate recruiters and are intellectually extremely capable. The ‘Sprint’ programme is designed to develop your personal power and confidence to enable you to believe and celebrate this and to have the courage to set your personal bar high in order to achieve your personal career goals. Don’t make assumptions- either about a firm or the kinds of work they offer until you have researched them. Some students can self- limit by assuming that ‘a company like that won’t be interested in a student from an Arts/ Social Sciences degree. Remember -most firms do not mind what your degree is in. Look beyond the label-many firms recruit across a wide range of roles, so for example, a IT company also recruits into other functions beyond the obvious ones such as Sales, Finance, PR and HR. Graduates from STEM subjects are highly employable- it’s a buyer’s market right now- especially within Engineering and Technology. However graduates from other disciplines may also want to consider roles within these organisations as they continue to flourish and many will actively welcome applications from you. Talk to recruiters face-to-face- ask them at Careers Fairs and other events on campus what they are doing to attract and support women’s development in the workplace. Find out first-hand from graduates working within organisations what the working culture is like. Use resources such as Glassdoor  for peer reviews of those who work for or who have had work experience within an organisation for an insider’s perspective. Engage the support of a mentor. Many former Warwick Graduates are happy to offer a current student mentoring support. Often these may be women (or men) who work in a sector or firm that is of interest you. They may have studied the same degree. Mentors can be a great source of wisdom and support. You can identify potential mentors through the Warwick Alumni network. Warwick Alumni Network Finally- some advice from Gillian McGrattan, Warwick’s Director of HR who, who started her career in Medicine but changed her mind and moved into Investment Banking before ‘accidentally’ ending up in HR: “Take the opportunities that come along-including those you may not be qualified to do. Focus on what really motivates you. Be flexible and opportunistic.” See also our Blog post on how to avid sexism. A future post will provide tips from successful senior women managers on how to avoid self-sabotage be and successful in getting in to, and progressing in your career. Anne Wilson Head of Careers

Remarkable Personal Brands Get Endorsements During College - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Remarkable Personal Brands Get Endorsements During College - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career This is a guest post by Jess Neill. Jess is one of Seth Godins lucky summer interns.   There was a lot of competition for this internship program and just by networking with Seth, Im sure Jesss personal brand will never be the same.   During the rest of the year she will be studying advertising, new media and English at the University of Georgia in Athens. She loves marketing, books and while she doesnt exactly know what she is going to do, she would like to make sure its relevant to her brand.   She describes her personal brand as being fearless, passionate, philanthropic, and effective. Introduction Everyday in the classroom I see students who are good students, and that’s all they are. When they go to their professor to ask for a recommendation for this internship or that job, they’ll get a good recommendation. Good recommendations are a dime a dozen, and won’t hold up to competition. What you want is a spectacular recommendation. At then end of the course, you want to have formed a relationship with your professor, keeping in mind that every interaction you have is a chance to reinforce your personal brand. Here are some tips Your personal brand starts from day one. Show up to class. On time. Seriously, it will ruin you to be that kid who slams the door ten minutes late on the first lecture. Participate, but don’t dominate. Professors can see straight through BS; they see enough of it. Every time you comment it should add something other than noise to the class discussion. Talk to your professors outside of class. But don’t just make up something, give some thought to what they can teach you, and then ask them to. Their job revolves around teaching, so you can safely bet that they enjoy it. Professors are also very busy though, so you’re much less likely to get blown off if you genuinely want to learn.   By the end of the class, you should feel that you’ve truly developed a relationship with that professor. And it will pay off, most importantly because they have invaluable knowledge and real world experience.   If the human part didn’t matter, the class would be a set of PowerPoints and textbooks. Forming a relationship with your professor also has more physical rewards, as there are often many faculty nominated awards. Forming the first relationship is the hardest, but the second will come easier, since it’s probable that they will have heard of you from the first. Just keep your personal brand in mind at all times. How do you want them to think of you? What are the first words that you want to hear when they talk about you to someone else? Be polite, friendly and enthusiastic, and remember that they’re there for more than just giving you a recommendation at the end, and they’ll know if that’s all youre there for.

Why Remote Workers are Happier Than Office Employees

Why Remote Workers are Happier Than Office Employees Today’s global economy has totally altered the workplace.Thanks to technology, online collaboration and communication has never been this easier.This also made remote work more popular. More and more people are now working outside of offices. We are now even seeing the so-called digital nomad revolution.evalBut, is this remote work culture making employees happier?TinyPulse conducted a comprehensive study if remote working is actually beneficial for businesses.Here are some important points from the study.Employees want location independence41% of employees who work remotely say that they enjoy the freedom of choosing when or where to work.This is also backed up by the fact that 91% of remote workers assert that they get more work done outside of the office.Remote work allows the individualization of work habitsEmployees are usually bound by the normal 9 to 5 work week from Monday to Friday.However, the happiest employees wanted seven days a week with shorter hours. Some, even pref er the unusual night workweek hours.evalDifferent employees have different work habits. Getting them to work remotely allows for a more flexible work setup that would make them more productive.Over communication can be harmfulIn a typical office environment, managers can be over communicating with their employees. There are daily meetings, team buildings, outings, feedback and a lot more.The study shows that some workers find the levels of communication in a typical work environment to be really excessive.34% of remote workers prefer to communicate with their supervisor for only once a week. That is way less than what office employees are accustomed to.ConclusionevalGiving your employees the location independence, work and communication preferences that they want could make them happier and more productive.If you are building your business in today’s global workforce, make sure you strongly consider remote work for your employees.Check out this remote work infographic that TimeDoc tor.com created out of the study.Infographic credit -timedoctor.com

Photos from London - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Photos from London - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Im still in London and still having a great time. Here are some visuals from the trip. Click any image to see a larger version of it over at 23 the cooler photosharing site. This is how I know Im in London. A cup of coffee from Pret ? Manger and a doubledecker bus in the background. Lars Plougmann and I share a shisha at iftar. Visiting WhatIf? innovation. Theyre a truly great company and the happiest workplace in the UK in 2004+5. Expect a full report on some of their practices soon. and their big red couch. Youre not allowed to leave London untill youve taken this picture. I have no idea what thats about. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

If You Have Been Staying Home With Kids, Is There a Job For You?

If You Have Been Staying Home With Kids, Is There a Job For You?The very first thing that you will want to consider when writing a resume is whether or not you have been staying home with kids. While you may have to at some point in your life, it is most important to show employers that you are responsible with children, and that you would be a good fit for the job.The other thing to consider is your age and physical skills. If you have been staying home with kids, this can be an issue in terms of your abilities, and what companies may be looking for from you. This can be something to consider before hand when you are writing a resume, since it can be something that you should take into consideration before putting your information on it.When it comes to resumes, this is probably the most difficult thing to do. When writing a resume, you want to be sure that the employer has the best idea about you. You want to show them exactly what kind of person you are, what kind of skills you ha ve, and what kind of work experience you have.When considering this, you want to make sure that you are targeting specific positions that are necessary in order to get the job that you want. In many cases, you may be more successful targeting a specific position that is available to stay home moms than you would be targeting one that is available to stay at home dads.Once you know what your job search looks like, it is important to include that information in your resume, especially if you are targeting a specific position. It will help your potential employer to get a better idea of who you are, and whether or not they are a good match for you.You can include the rest of your employment history as well, if you do not have any past work history. Many employers look at your past employment, and they often times turn to this information. Keep in mind, however, that you should do this only if you feel confident in your ability to do so.If you do not feel confident enough to write the e ntire resume yourself, you can find several sample resumes online that have been written by likely employers that are seeking individuals to work in certain positions. This is a great way to see how the resume will look, without even having to hire a writer.Returning to school is not a luxury, but something that many parents can do, regardless of whether or not they have been staying home with kids. Even if you have not, it is important to take this into consideration, especially when it comes to your future. Whether or not you are a stay at home mom, or a stay at home dad, there are many positions available to you, and this can be a great opportunity for you to improve your future and possibly get a raise in pay.