Tips

What to put in a CV:

1. Include your address, contact numbers and email address
2. Education – List relevant courses, education and trade certificates
3. Licences – For example 3, 4, 5, F etc (with expiry dates where relevant)
4. Employment History – List your work experience from the most recent backwards. Include the company, your job title, dates of employment and responsibilities
5. Referees – nominate recent managers
   • Make sure it is easy to read. Think about layout and use bullet points to list your responsibilities.
   • You do not have to include your family and marital status, date of birth, nationality or religion.
   • Always proof read for grammatical and spelling errors.

How to prepare for an interview:

• Think about what experience or skills the interviewer needs to
  hear about
• What examples from your previous roles can you talk about?
• Be prepared to say why you are interested in the employer and job
• Know where to go, how to get there, how long it will take you and where to park
• Be smartly and appropriately dressed

During the interview:

• Firm handshake
• Maintain eye contact and smile
• Show the interviewer that you are genuinely interested
• Don’t be too casual with your language
• Answer questions by using relevant examples