{"id":1960,"date":"2023-08-09T09:53:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T08:53:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement-new\/?page_id=1960"},"modified":"2025-10-17T16:30:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:30:48","slug":"writing-a-cv","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/key-services\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/writing-a-cv\/","title":{"rendered":"Job application support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Below you&#8217;ll find templates and guidelines for writing CVs and covering letters, as well as information and practice questions to help you prepare for interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CVs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/ESqATIz2IAFCtbtMdQqIPq4B4KA7bZC5uPYUZylSHxLCGA?e=1QKp0X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidelines for Writing an Effective CV<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EeTkVR8wZIZMsdClvplTWoABC9Z70hH8VpdLwI3QyeyVng?e=Ae0Zm2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EQrwzgVRZSBNoJIo1jPPydABf3fEHBNBrhlQ-naq2sfHWg?e=kcmmC9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Key words and phrases to make your CV stand out<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/ERzjh_kXKiRJn82jOMFSCwkB2HUPh1ys74nRYuslhDCPQw?e=AJ72oZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV Template 1 (basic)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/ESYKjCIWAxFPg_SdEqsdTVMBrWfeQ92YflFNo1jgytYpYQ?e=LeuRkT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV Template 2 (with page design)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EXbA-u_uk9NAtHRwtnXepr4BOzkw7K1kjU8_KYXjT6VmTA?e=QabyIP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV template 3 (with photograph and page design)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/ET2lucwlQBpEnE72R_Pw8CABY1xI29fRbtCRjCiDxWE3AQ?e=UBbQ42\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CV template 4 (2 page design)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal Profiles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your CV should include a short personal profile, a paragraph which highlights your character strengths and suitability for the role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EdAvJtA_33BEpcVV-qlq2ekBPwi0orPb4kYwHLUXhasf7g?e=ga1Tc6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sentences to include in your personal profile<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EctSSyLeurZHiIwF-hhJLagBOr_f9fz-ofqcbik-ENE3HA?e=gxYOXd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Some Examples of Personal Profiles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EQVzL0-ROO9NqyIIAwvlyaAB9mXYnU0IvvdMTnizEZ0tPQ?e=YKZDhM\" rel=\"noopener\">More Examples of Personal Profiles \u2013 for general use and specific jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Covering Letters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/ET7KQYdIOtpIhG2yJdFJ3K4Bg9uNGYy0Fz-VqTdo7Jjb4Q?e=Hf2cua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advice and guidance for covering letters<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/ESjaxrLDfPpCvg8ACC_b0UwBE67ITZ7KuLA7jpVuwTyHnw?e=4aWLIN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Covering Letters checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EUsD1pfGuG5AgeWzwhqCMM0B7POEc6gZO4LP7KmeBYOJAg?e=vtY5WI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Covering letter template \u2013 for clerical assistant or administration<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/ESTtitm9ZdVNrHjnEB_2jcoBHz2ldIWcY0ntxhQ9mGtVhw?e=IQ02pa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Covering letter template \u2013 for bar work or hospitality<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EWDP3kk2zzdEs6ivW3hIrBEBqYJKtjVBpLYytRIasCyEWg?e=rN48na\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Covering letter template- for working in sales<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EckllEIhuEVCoxGu5VseFHABawd8nXmWaG_nO1b4LFdJuA?e=P9iPBn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Covering letter template \u2013 for working in a warehouse<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EYidzVEA1kNHl7kP7ta9DHwBH5-_VBJtdZRAJv8ba8QiTA?e=RWn9hi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sample covering letter for fitness instructor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Job Interviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EY3P2ybkTkdOoVvVi8AO5ysBlxs_O5exqlCNCrZGuMUYYA?e=5J62Xa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interview techniques, common questions, and questions to ask the employer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/ERPp9msiE9JPq4cqVfVSkAcBLL8-GccevXWCptv4sNgXqg?e=b6rb0s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Guidance on common interview areas with examples of good responses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EYvxpd-hZ55Co-WxezM5Wg4BSaqOGoEbCL03Rv-vq__XlQ?e=woEnJE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to deal with difficult interview questions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EZjK8e_VHWNNpfTue03qqBgBLBKubcmxHS_oyA1pnl7K1w?e=7tc1ZM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Questions to ask at interview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/ESb6Dglc_d5AnEuThsCqNvQBDsdxE84yxMRdi0mpPT1wZg?e=wC5eCp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interviews &#8211; what not to ask!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/ESYyF6PJ9ppAlSsmOtlrEKIBqDWAsWKmFmkLlEyqkyBVyg?e=rbaIvU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interview hints and tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Corporate\/EfRNXMmF5ddEpJmDrLAMv5wBPDkLiXPwSjpZ79c0wgb6HQ?e=asmfQu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Common interview questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Checkout our other business and employability support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/job-fairs-in-devon\/\">Job fairs in Devon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/translating-qualifications-from-overseas\/\">Translating your qualifications<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/writing-a-cv\/\">CVs, personal profiles, covering letters, and job interviews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/english-for-the-workplace\/\">Industry specific support<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/careers-and-employment\/\">Professional training courses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/volunteering-and-work-experience-opportunities-in-your-area\/\">Volunteering opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/do-you-want-to-start-your-own-business\/\">Starting your own business \u2013 advice and guidance<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/refugee-employment-esol-and-enterprise-project\/support-for-ukrainians-living-in-the-uk\/\">Support for Ukrainians living in the UK<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Below you&#8217;ll find templates and guidelines for writing CVs and covering letters, as well as information and practice questions to help you prepare for interview. CVs Personal Profiles Your CV should include a short personal profile, a paragraph which highlights your character strengths and suitability for the role. Covering Letters Job Interviews Checkout our other [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2535,"featured_media":0,"parent":964,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-sidebar.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-1960","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-19 20:36:40","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1960","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2535"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1960"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1960\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5797,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1960\/revisions\/5797"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/964"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/migration-and-resettlement\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1960"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}