Succes in a CV
How to get a therapist job based on your CV!
We look at CV’s all day, we know what sells!
Being a recruiter, lengthy hours of our day are spent scouring through CVs and identifying the key points and necessary information to identify if a candidate is a good match for a particular role.
We have compiled a Do’s and DON’T’S list to help you establish if your CV showcases your experience and skillset to the best of its ability – it is important that you stand out amongst the crowd and put your best food forward; and your CV is your first foot into the role that you are looking to take!
Here is what team RT considers a great format for your CV success
Name
Effectively, you use this as your title to your CV
Personal details; without stating the obvious, it is amazing how many CVs we come across
that miss vital information that could lead to the difference between being contacted or not by the
potential employer. You need to include;
Name
Phone number
Home address
Email address
Profile
This is an opportunity for you to briefly introduce yourself to the employer.
In a few sentences (and without waffling), try to include the following information;
Explain why you would be a great candidate for the role
What skills do you bring to the offering and what makes you stand out amongst the crowd
Keep it written in the same person (eg first or third person)
What you are excited about achieving in your next career move?
Employment History
Always start with your most recent role and work your way back.
Use brief bullet points to highlight key skills/experiences that you demonstrated whilst in that role.
Example; Beauty Therapist
Physio City, Manchester
September 2019 – Present
Pre and post client consultations
Massage; Swedish, lava shells, pregnancy, hot stone
Gel manicures & luxury pedicures
Spray tanning
Reception duties; answering phone calls, diary management, stock take
Education & Qualifications
As with the layout of the employment history…
Name the qualification, followed by the name and location of place you did the course/ achieved the qualification, and below the date from and to (again, start with the most recent and work your way back). Remember to include training courses you have completed here too.
Example;
Level 3 NVQ Beauty Therapy
London School of Beauty & Aesthetics, London
January 2018 – January 2020
Skin care and facial Entry Level
MyFace
November 2017
9 GCSEs (inc English, Maths, Science; Grade A-C)
St Alberts High School, Manchester
2010 - 2017
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DON’T get too hung up on every single positon you have ever taken since childhood; your potential employer will not need to know that you babysat Billie next door when you were 16, or that you had several shop assistant roles when you were a student at University – focus on the roles which are relevant to the skills you need to demonstrate in the positon you’re applying for.
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DON’T attach a photo of yourself – unless the role you are applying for specifically requires it
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DO try hard to keep your CV within two pages – we are not looking to read an autobiography here!
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DO tell the truth! Although you are effectively selling yourself, it needs to be an honest and accurate reflection of your achievements and qualifications
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DO self-check and have someone else proof read your CV; check for spelling mistakes, punctuation and grammatical errors – although you may not be entering for the role of ‘Spelling Bee of the Year’, first impressions count!