Writing a CV

Most libraries have books on careers, CVs and interview techniques - ask the staff if you haven't found them yet. Some libraries have a separate section for information and books on courses and careers, others have CV and interview books filed at 650.14 in the non-fiction section.

Microsoft Word has a number of templates including CV templates.  Although it uses american terminology, the basic template is helpful. Click on the "Word" icon on the desktop then click on each of the following in turn "File", "New", "New from template - General Templates" and then "Other Documents" where you will find a number of "Resume" options.  See Computer Facilities in Libraries.

'nextstep' - The Leicestershire Learning and Work Advice Service. Includes a list of "nextstep" centres, where you can obtain free information and advice about learning and work.

'nextstep' CV builder - user friendly CV builder from 'nextstep'

Writing a CV - Good advice from the government "Jobcentre Plus" site

"nextstep" - The Leicestershire Learning and Work Advice Service - 0800 085 0330. You can ask to be sent any leaflets from the "Learning and Work" series (which includes one on CV writing), find your nearest "nextstep" centre and ask for advice on a whole range of learning and work issues.