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School-leaver CV example

CV example - Stephen

This CV highlights skills, strengths and personal qualities.
It's a useful approach if you're applying for your first job after leaving school. This approach can also be useful when :

  • Returning to employment after a break
  • Your work history has gaps or you have made a lot of job changes

Stephen Jameson

11 Stone House Court, Porth, CF1 5SD
Email: stevej @ examplemail .co.uk
Telephone: 01995 387621 Mobile: 07800 0001111

Personal Profile

A trustworthy, empathetic and professional individual who is looking forward to starting work and learning new skills. An effective communicator who is patient, kind and caring. An adaptable, flexible individual who works well as part of a team but equally as confident lone working. Clear knowledge and understanding of the importance of GDPR and safeguarding regulations.

Skills

  • Punctual and reliable
  • Good at keeping notes and records
  • Good IT skills
  • Good at working as part of a team – I am a member of my local rugby team
  • Excellent communication skills

Employment and Work Experience

Sales Assistant, Saturday job – Porth Town Sports Shop, June 2021 - present

  • Displaying stock
  • Dealing with customers
  • Taking payments including debit and credit card payments

Hillhouse Care home, Porth, June 2021

I completed two weeks work experience in a care home for the elderly. I was interested because my grandmother lives with us and I help with her care sometimes. Tasks included:

  • Helping at mealtimes
  • Talking to and playing games with some residents
  • Observing the work of the care assistants

Education/Qualifications

Newborough Comprehensive School, 2009 - 2014

  • GCSEs: English Grade C, Welsh Grade C, History Grade D, Double Award Science Grade C/D, achieved 2022
  • ASDAN Silver Award, achieved 2022

Hobbies/Interests

  • Football – play for local football team
  • Karate - achieved black belt

References available on request.


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