CV Exercise
Task: Form a group of 2-3 and mark out what is right and what is wrong with the CV below.
Think like an employer. Why did this person apply? What is his motivation for sending his
CV? What is missing? How would you improve it?
Mr John Smith
Male, 26 years
Mobile: + 123456789
E-mail: sexydancer555@[Link]
WORK HISTORY
ORGANISATION DESIGNATION DURATION SECTOR COVERED
Lloyds TSB merchant services,
Deutsche Bank, London Business Solution Manager March’06 – November ‘06
Scottish Power
John Lewis, London Floor Manager October’06 – February’06 In-store management
Job Responsibilities: Deustche Bank
Building strong customer base for clients involving big organizations such as Lloyds TSB
High level of customer service.
Involved in recruitment processes as well.
Job Responsibilities: John Lewish
Handling supervision activities for known brands.
Stock analysis- demand and supply graph maintenance.
Project Involvement:
Business Strategy Competition- During Sept 2008 at The University of Greenwich.
Dissertation research project- “Small Retailers as Potential Entrants for Large Retailers: An analysis of Business Strategies of
Small Retailers competing against Large Retailers in U.K.
Skill Sets developed:
Advanced MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
Learnt working as a team.
Control and coordination of production control activities.
Managing people from different places and cultures with high rates of customer satisfaction.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
QUALIFICATION INSTITUTE YEAR % MARKS
M.B.A University of Greenwich, London 2008-2010 62.0
BSc Computer Science University of Greenwich, London 2004-2007 61.0
Lewisham College A-Levels 2003-2004 65.6
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
ORGANISATION DESIGNATION DURATION FIELD OF WORK
Centrica Apprentice Jun ’07– Dec' 07 Marketing approach and Production activities
Study of marketing strategies involved in daily operations like product planning, advertising and pricing policy.
Study of marketing lay-outs and techniques under guidance of company manager.
Learnt activities related to production department like production order, design, quality control and safety measures.
ACHIEVEMENTS/EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Head of MBA International Business Society at the SUUG
Class representative throughout college
Active participant in dramas, debates, declamations, etc.
Active participant in sports activities like cricket and golf