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Skills-based CV

Here’s an example of a skills-based CV for Elizabeth, a psychology student looking


to return to work after a career break:

ELIZABETH PAGE
Tel: 07777991811
email: [email protected]
www.linkedin.com/elizabeth-page

PERSONAL PROFILE
NOTE: Profile summarises how candidate’s career aims align with the job she is applying for.

As a degree student specialising in psychology with The Open University, I am seeking a


challenging and fulfilling post supporting disadvantaged young people. Having studied
alongside volunteering, I have a proven willingness to learn and an excellent work ethic.
My enthusiasm, energy and adaptability has allowed me to work successfully as a volunteer
with young people and build good working relationships. I particularly enjoy helping and
motivating others to achieve their potential through education and employment.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES


NOTE: Candidate is able to emphasise her full range of skills through a skills-based CV. Bullet points
are useful as they are more succinct and can be scanned quickly by the reader.

Strong communication skills


• A track record of engaging young people, with a sensitive but assertive approach,
to support their personal development.
• Assisting people with their practical needs and adapting to their specific challenges,
through a patient-led approach.
• Responsible for ensuring support sessions are not only fun but include learning
development.

Effective time-management and planning skills


• Enabling me to study successfully for my degree whilst volunteering and
running a busy home.
• Ensuring that module assignments are completed on time and allowing me to
attend residential schools without compromising family needs.

Excellent organisational skills


• Responsible for co-ordinating and organising outings and activities at The
Umbrella Children’s Home.
• Negotiating and liaising with staff and external organisations to meet needs in
support plans.
• Supervision of volunteers at the New Horizon Project.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2020– BSc (Hons) Open, The Open University
Present

Specialising in psychology, with modules to date including:

• Childhood studies and child psychology


• Investigating psychology
• Counselling: exploring fear and sadness

1991–1993 7 Standard Grades incl English and Maths, Edinburgh High School

EXPERIENCE
NOTE: Provides evidence of working with others in a variety of contexts – both through paid
employment and voluntary work.

2019– Volunteer Care Assistant The Umbrella Children’s Home, Edinburgh


Present Supporting teenagers with additional needs in a residential children’s home.
Organising events and outings for the residents to support personal
development.

2015–2019 Career break – raising a family

NOTE: The candidate specifies the reason for her career break, and by using a skills-based CV, she
highlights the skills gained from her range of experiences throughout the CV.

2010–2015 Nursing Auxiliary Linarth General Hospital, Edinburgh


Assisting nurses to feed, wash and dress adult patients, making beds, and
serving meals. Professional training courses enabled me to develop a strong
foundation of knowledge around approaches to care.

2009–2010 Volunteer Support Worker New Horizon Project, Edinburgh


Providing information to people in the 16-25 age range on specialist
services (e.g. drugs and housing). Supervising new volunteers to the centre.
Liaising with local organisations in order to maintain up-to-date information.

1993–2010 Administrative Assistant Menzies Solicitors, Falkirk

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Internal training as part of volunteer roles including safeguarding, care plan
management, welfare systems and basic drug awareness
• Computer literate, knowledge of Windows 10, Microsoft Office and IT databases
• Current DBS
• Extensive knowledge of,and interest in, sport
• Clean driving licence and valid minibus licence

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