Detailed Order Process:
Step One
Choose your preferred package:
- CV only
- CV plus generic Covering Letter – suitable for attaching to your CV when making applications
- CV plus Tailored Covering Letter – specifically worded for the position you are looking to apply for (simply provide us with the link or job advert when you send us your information)
Step Two
Click on your preferred choice and follow the simple prompts to make your purchase using PayPal, our secure online payment system. Please note that a new window should open immediately. If this doesn’t happen it may be that your security settings or pop up blocker on your PC need adjusting. Please feel free to call us if you encounter any problems and one of our team will be happy to assist you.
You will receive a receipt from PayPal straight away and an acknowledgement from futurestart confirming your order will be sent to the email address you provide within four working hours. Should you not receive this email please contact us at info@futurestart.co.uk or call us on 01329 220556
Step Three
EITHER email your CV and any additional attachments to CVs@futurestart.co.uk or complete and return the CV Questionnaire form attached to your order confirmation. Please send us the link or job advert if you have ordered a Tailored Covering Letter.
**Remember to include any specific instructions or details about your requirements as this will form the basis of your new CV**
Step Four
We will complete an initial appraisal of your CV or questionnaire and may then need to ask for some additional information or clarification of the information you have provided. Once we have your replies to our queries your CV will be professionally formatted and returned to you electronically for approval. The whole process should take just five working days.
Step Five
Should you need some minor changes we will complete these for you and you can then start using your new CV. Please note that if new or additional information is included at this stage this may be subject to an additional charge.
Helpful Tips:
School leavers – what to include in your CV?
When leaving school / college to embark on the world of work it can be difficult to know what to put in your CV, after all, you’ve just been at school and not had a job yet.
Your personal skills and qualities need to be highlighted:
- Good timekeeping / attendance records
- Creative skills or analytical skills – think of art / science projects
- Computer skills
- Numeracy and literacy skills – have you entered any competitions / team events?
You also need to take account of any positions of responsibility or out of school activities and what they have taught you:
- School prefect
- Library assistant
- Sports teams – shows teamwork, commitment, leadership (if captain)
- Project work or careers day tasks undertaken
- Charity works, through school or outside, perhaps you care for a relative?
- Any part time jobs
- Hobbies and interests – not just Facebook and shopping! If you go horse riding this would have taught you how to care for animals etc
- Highlight any language skills you have
2. Gap Years
Unfortunately in today’s tough times employers are more interested in work experience than life experience. A gap year should be about you learning new things, having new experiences, having fun – but will not necessarily enhance your job prospects.
Use perhaps three months of the year to get some relevant skills leading on from your degree (perhaps temping, freelance work or project work) and the remaining nine months having fun!
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