At SSC, we have had many years experience of compiling clear and comprehensive CVs on behalf of our candidates.

IGNORE:
The dated advice that your CV should be limited to just one side of A4. This will simply allow you to chronologically list your qualifications and experience but not give you the opportunity to expand on your experience nor to effectively sell yourself.

REMEMBER:
Your CV is a selling document and should be used to actively promote your skills, experience, qualities and achievements. It should be tailored for the specific role you are applying for. A blanket "one size fits all" kind of CV will not generally do you justice.

THE SSC CV:
Over 26 years experience within Healthcare and Scientific Sales, Marketing and Management recruitment and continuous consultation with our clients, has given rise to the format that we use as standard. All SSC candidates have a CV compiled in this format which is aimed to actively promote you in a clear and concise manner. This CV follows the following pattern:-

Page 1

(The purpose of this page is to give a quick and accessible thumbnail sketch of you and your career with all contact information clearly visible)

Your full personal details including:

• Name
• Address
• Date of Birth
• Status of Driving licence - number of points if any
• Home Telephone
• Email
• Mobile (if appropriate)
• Availability (length of notice period)
• Current Employer (length of service including job responsibilities and achievements gained)
• Current Job title
• Previous employers (Names only in reverse chronological order)v
• Position applied for
• Current salary
• Salary Sought
• Preferred location
• Executive summary: a short piece 1-2 paragraphs outlining your experience, strengths and suitability for the role to which you are applying.

Page 2,3... (Education, Qualifications and Employment History)

Education

• Secondary Education establishment(s) including qualifications gained and dates attended.
• Higher Education establishment(s) including qualifications gained and dates attended.
• Vocational training eg Nurse training including establishment attended, qualification gained and dates attended, also, include Professional qualifications gained and dates, together with Professional memberships and Vocational courses attended.

Employment Section

Your employment section should be laid out in reverse chronological order i.e. starting with your current/most recent role. It is important to give as much detail of your role as possible including your achievements, successes and promotions. We suggest that the following format is useful:

• Employer
• Job title
• Date from - to
• Responsibilities
• Achievements
• Reasons for leaving

(Use the same format for each position that you have held)

Additional personal information
Serves to give the prospective employer an insight into your personality and interests and should include an assessment of your own particular skills and qualities.

Hobbies/Interests and leisure activities as well as giving the employer an idea of your interests it also serves to show whether you are active in your leisure time.

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