We have attached a Sample C.V. that may be useful as a template when drafting your own C.V. This is a format that should serve you throughout your career and may be tailored for your specific experience. In addition, we have followed the layout of our sample C.V. to highlight some of the major considerations that may arise in each section of your C.V.

CONSIDERATIONS

The presentation and style of a C.V. is critical in portraying your image to an employer. The ideal C.V. will sketch a brief outline of your personal, educational and professional experience, in such a way as to raise the reader's interest.

PERSONAL DETAILS

In this section, you should list name and contact details, ideally, including a mobile number and e-mail address. Do not detail your direct work phone number if it will be inconvenient for you to be contacted at it.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

In chronological order, commencing with the most recent, detail your academic background. You should highlight grades obtained and specific achievements (e.g. being placed in your professional examinations).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

In chronological order, commencing with the most recent, detail your work experience to date highlighting your title, company name, commencement and completion dates. It may be worthwhile to write a brief description on the company itself including turnover, no. of employees, Industry sector/Service provided. This will provide any prospective employer with the background to your work history.

Detail in bullet point format, your main responsibilities and achievements in the position. Try to keep these relevant to any prospective position that you are looking for, as prospective employers will be looking for transferable skills. This may help to differentiate you from other candidates who are also seeking employment.

In addition, detail any specialist knowledge that you may have acquired (e.g. US GAAP experience or SAP experience).

SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS

List all software and systems packages that you have had exposure to including any implementation or system rollout experience. In today’s market, it is imperative to have strong and up to date systems skills. Very often, I.T. Management falls into the remit of Finance professionals. If you are aware of specific systems used by a prospective employer and have this relevant experience, it would be beneficial to highlight this expertise in this section of your C.V.

Accreate consultants will advise you on prospective employers requirement’s in this area.

LANGUAGES

In an increasingly global market, language skills combined with finance/accountancy experience are becoming more relevant. There are several opportunities for finance professionals with good language skills. In this section of your C.V. you should list your language skills and your level of competency and fluency in each language.

INTERESTS

Good employers look for well-rounded individuals whom not only have a good academic record but also have other pursuits. In addition, it is often an opportunity to create common ground at the interview stage.

REFERENCES

There is no need to state specific referees on the face of the C.V. Rather state that referees and details of professional qualifications will be provided on request.

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