How to Write a Curriculum Vitae and Prepare for an Interview

On Friday, Jasmine from the TD Bank came to our classroom as part of the Junior Achievement program. Through hands on activities, Jasmine explored:

1) How to write a curriculum vitae (C.V.) What to include:
a) skills pertaining to the job description
b) education
c) professional references (employers, teachers, music, dance instructors, volunteer organizers)
d) job experiences
e) volunteer work
f) interests
g) up to date addresses and phone numbers

2) What not to include in a curriculum vitae (C.V.):
a) spelling and punctuation errors
b) food stains
c) crowded format and lack of organization
d) using your mother as a reference!
e) blank spaces

3) How to conduct yourself in an interview - What prospective employers are looking for:
a) eye contact
b) punctuality
c) dress for success
d) firm handshake
e) honesty
f) what you can do for the company, not what the company can do for you
g) volunteer work
h) personal grooming
i)  attentiveness
j) ability to enunciate your thoughts clearly
k) use of proper grammar and syntax when speaking