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It needs to stand out from the rest and
promote your skills, qualifications, experience and qualities.
It should always be presented in a clear, easy to read format.
The main aim is to make the reader interested and want to read
on.
Here are some tips to a perfect C.V:
• Try not to make your C.V longer than 2 pages.
• Always be honest as information can be easily checked.
• Explain your position clearly but keep to the point.
• Always check the spelling
• Check, check and double check!
Here is a “dummy” C.V for you to
use a guide.
CURRICULUM VITAE
of
JOHN SMITH
2, Granville Road, Rugby, Warwickshire. CV18 1BJ
Tel: 01788 334449
PROFILE
A strategic and creative manager with the vision to identify and
develop commercial opportunities, inspire people to achieve goals
and thereby generate enhanced profits.
KEY SKILLS:
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Able to conduct detailed investigations to
establish crucial information for strategic
development. |
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Can identify key market issues and act decisively
to exploit profit opportunities. |
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Will develop, lead and motivate a team of
skilled personnel. |
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Innovates solutions to complex problems
and implements solutions creatively. |
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Thinks ahead and performs effectively under
pressure. |
CAREER
| SAFEWAY |
1996 - Present
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| Supermarket Food Retailer. |
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| Fast Track Store Manager - Central London.
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1998 - Present
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Assigned to flagship store as
part of ongoing personal development programme for selected
Managers.
Responsible for 450 Staff, 5 Junior Deputies, 35 Department/Assistant
Department Managers, 10 Managers in Training, in a Store
of 35,000 sq.ft. and £1m per week turnover. |
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Doubled number of successful “Mystery
Shopper” visits. |
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Instigated setting up of customer feedback
forum dedicated to raising store performance |
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Passed Retail Management Development Certificate
of Management Competences. |
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Formulated and implemented a Strategic
Business Review incorporating commercial targets. |
| Store Manager - Corby, Northamptonshire.
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1996 - 1998
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| Responsible for 300 Staff, 5
Deputy Managers, 30 Department/ Assistant Department Managers,
5 Managers in Training in a Store of 32,000 sq.ft. and £600K
per week turnover. |
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Co-ordinated major refit to store |
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Achieved 0.5% stockloss compared to a
target of 0.75% |
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Achieved Gold Award on Mystery Shopper
visits. |
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Met Store Bonus Criteria every month. |
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Developed 3 Section Managers onto “Deputy
Manager Training Scheme” |
| BUDGENS STORES PLC. |
1992 - 1996
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| Supermarket Food Retailer. |
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| Senior Store Manager - Ruislip,
Middlesex. |
| Responsible for 100 Staff, 3
Deputy Managers, 10 Section Managers and 2 Managers in training. |
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Successfully planned and opened “Flagship”
Store, exceeded sales targets by building large and loyal
customer base. |
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Project Managed 3 Store Refits including
all aspects of Planning, Marketing and Relaunch. |
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Achieved top bonus target for 1994 and
1995 for exceeding company targets. |
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Developed Best Practice and Procedure Manual
for future company store refits. |
| WAITROSE |
1988 - 1992
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| Supermarket Food Retailer. |
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| Section Manager/Deputy Manager
Trainee - Bracknell, Berks. |
| Responsible for Stock Control
and Availability, Cost Control including Wages, Waste, Shrinkage,
Staff Training, Retail Standards and Duty Management. |
| BUDGENS STORES PLC. |
1986 - 1988
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| Deputy Store Manager. |
| Promoted to Deputy manager after
6 Months, following appointment as “A” Level Trainee.
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Member of the Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce.
EDUCATION:
B.A. Retail and Business Management
3 “A” Level Passes.
National Licensing Certificate.
Certificate of Food Hygiene
Qualified First Aider ( St. John’s Trained )
PERSONAL
Date of Birth:
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13th. June 1967 |
Marital Status:
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Married |
Nationality:
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British |
Driving Licence:
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Full and Clean |
Health:
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Good |
| Interests: |
Squash, Golf and Cooking |
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INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
Your Consultant will provide you with background
information about the company you are going to see. However,
getting additional information yourself and visiting a store
before the interview will help you to understand the company,
it's products and customers more fully.
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Before the interview do as much homework
on the company as you can, look at their website if they
have one and find out all about the company. |
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Make sure you understand the job role and
what you will be expected to do, the duties involved and
the skills required. |
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Make sure you know where
the interview is being held, if necessary, do a trial run
in advance so you know how long it is going to take you
and so that you can arrive in plenty of time. |
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Make sure you know the name of the person
who is going to interview you. |
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Dress smartly for the interview as first
impressions count, also make sure you have clean and tidy
clothes, hair is neatly styled. Keep perfume and facial
jewellery to a minimum. |
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During the interview always
be polite and friendly. |
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Speak clearly and calmly try not to get flustered. |
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If you don’t understand a question
do not be frightened to ask the interviewer to repeat it. |
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Think of some questions that the interviewer
has not already answered. |
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Contact VRS as soon as possible to let us
know how you got on.GOOD LUCK! |
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