CV for school go-er

[illmonkey]

What does one put on a CV for a school go-er/leaver?

This is to get their first job, so no previous experience, just education up to NVQ.

I was thinking, something like:

Personal statement
Education (detailed)
Outside school projects
Reference details

All in all, I can't see it being more than a A4 page. not a problem, but its a hard thing to write, considering he can't sell his previous experience.

[illmonkey]

edc said:

Detail any extra-curricular activities which show some exposure to soft skills such as negotiating, team leading, handling complaints, presentation skills, organisation skills etc.

This is going to be fun.

ETA: Does dealing with his WoW account via customer services count?

[illmonkey]

The rolf icon was because that's not really what he does! Playing on the PC and PS3 is more of his thing.

I'm going to get him to give me a list of stuff he's done, extra work, etc take it from there.

[illmonkey]

Grey Ghost said:

Has he been out on any work experience visits arranged by his school?

We have a few through here (Commodities Trading) every year and they are advised by their school to keep a diary of their time and add this into their CV when applying for jobs.

Yes, he's done work experience. One of the things I need to get him to 'remember' as they were not told to keep a diary.

[illmonkey]

Grey Ghost said:

Eric Mc said:

What's a "go-er"?

Probably not what you think it is in relation to this thread...........best ask Cock Womble 7 and/or Vixpy

someone who goes to school? In this context...

[illmonkey]

Tumbler said:

How old is he?

18

[illmonkey]

Tumbler said:

illmonkey said:

18

Has he had no part time work, paper round or work in the voluntary sector?

No, that's half the problem! The CV is going to be a little blank...