Sample CV
Here is an example of a CV to help you write your own. Personalize it as you wish so it reflects who you are.
Your CV must:
- Represent you
- Be personalized
- Capture the reader's interest
- Be easy to read and understand
- Indicate what you can do (experience) and what you could do (aptitudes)
- Be concise and well-spaced
- Include action verbs (i.e. act, coordinate, create, initiate, resolve)
First name, last name
123 Abc Street
City, Province
X1X 1X1
Home telephone number: 514-123-1234
(Include your cell phone, pager, or work number if you can take a few minutes off to talk while you're at work.)
E-mail address: firstname.lastname@xyz.com
Objective
To work in a dynamic company where my skills can be put to good use and where I may use and enhance my knowledge while actively participating in the company's success. Professional, creative, responsible and punctual.
Education
Secondary 4
Shoreline High School
Montreal
(Grade A average) |
2003-2004 |
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Babysitter Education course
Shoreline High School
Montreal |
2001 |
Work experience
Additional experience
- Spoken and written French, English and Spanish.
- Driver's license.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the Internet.
- Student Council President, Secondary 4.
- Darkroom photo developing skills.
Hobbies and interests
- Host of a weekly community radio show.
- Volunteer - Operation Red Nose.
- Karate brown belt.
- Love to read.
References available upon request.
