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Curriculum Vitae

What is a C.V.?

The  C.V. is adopted from the Latin: curriculum meaning running, a contest in running, race course of action, vitae meaning life, career, livelihood, mode of life.

Your C.V. is a representation of the real you and is your opportunity directly to communicate with an employer about your skills, experiences and achievements. It is important that you put a great deal of thought into the preparation of your c.v. in order to ensure that you produce a document which sells your qualities and makes the employer want to see you.

Chronological C.V.

A chronological c.v. is the most commonly used type and the one that most people tend to stick to irrespective of circumstances.  A chronological c.v. is a document that lists your employment history in reverse, i.e. starting at the present and working back.  The benefits of using this type of c.v. is that it will highlight to an employer your career path to date in a fashion that makes it easy for them to pick out your key skills and achievements.  Avoid this type of c.v. if you have an unstable work history or trying to move away from the type of employment you are currently involved with. 

Example C.V.

Name:                          John Smith

Address:                      25 Glebe Street

                                     Glasgow G2 2PP

Contact details:          Tel 0141 444 5555

                                     Mob 0123 456 987

                                     Email johnsmith@online.com

Profile

A highly effective and outstanding individual with substantial logistics and distribution experience, who has demonstrated considerable expertise in continuous improvement techniques by optimizing  performance and profitability within a change-oriented pan-European manufacturing and distribution environment.

Key Skills

	Demonstrable track record of having achieved outstanding performance to strict timescales and budgetary targets.
	Ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
	Demonstrable track record in the implementation and ongoing review of KPLs within a fast moving environment.
	Over 15 years experience at senior logistics management level.
	Highly knowledgeable in the negotiation and implementation of logistical contractual arrangements on a international level.
	Strong understanding of quality standards and safety procedures.                         `

	Reduced inventory levels from six weeks to two resulting in a direct cost saving of £250K pa .
	Negotiated agreement with HM customs & Excise on import/export duty, resulting in direct cost saving of £175K pa.
	Specially selected by Smith and Brown Engineering to form a working party to formulate and implement a harmonized inventory system resulting in improved communication and reporting structures internationally.  International efficiency levels improved by at least 20% year on year.

	Management of all warehouse and distribution operations.
	Liaising with HM Customs & Excise to ensure compliance with legislation, with particular focus on warehousing, duty relief and international freight.
	Maintenance and development of internal and external client relationships across all levels.
	Preparation and implementation of logistical forecasts while adhering to strict budgetary controls.
	Complete responsibility for all movements and stock control from the facilities.
	Focus on the ongoing evaluation of suppliers performance, transport lead times and financial liabilities.

	On time delivery (internal and external) - 95%.
	Inventory control - strict two weeks supply of raw materials.
	Budgetary - £3.5m a year.

	Management of international shipping office.
	Complete inventory accountability.

	Shipping Supervisor    N.P. Freight Forwarding  1978-1979
	Shipping Clerk            Jones Shipping            1976-1978
	Shipping Clerk            Barber and Co. Shipping 1972-1976