My Digital CV - Introduction

Created by Chris Rowe, Modified on Fri, 3 Jul at 12:13 PM by Chris Rowe

This tutorial guides you through starting to create your Digital CV.

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1. Introduction

You will learn how to enter personal information, employment history, education, and certifications to build a professional CV.

Introduction

2. Access Digital CV Module

Click "Digital CV" to open the Digital CV module.

Access Digital CV Module

3. Start Adding CV Details

Click "Not Started - Add now" to begin adding information to your CV introduction.

Start Adding CV Details

4. Your Details

Add your name, mobile phone number, personal email address, and, if applicable, a link to your professional social media profile or LinkedIn account.

Your Details

5. My Digital CV Introduction

Begin by giving your CV a title, and add a brief paragraph about yourself. This captures the employer's attention, providing an engaging overview of your key skills and goals, helping them see you as the ideal candidate and encouraging them to read further.

My Digital CV Introduction

6. Add images

Select a professional profile picture and a banner image. You can change these at any time.

Add images

7. Open Employment History

Click "My Employment History" to begin adding any previous employment. If you have not held a job, you can include any 'work experience' gained during school.

Open Employment History

8. Add Employment History

Click "Add employment history" to add any valuable employment history.

Add Employment History

9. Add Employment Details

Begin by adding the Employers name and the title of the role you held.

Add Employment Details

10. Add Employment Dates

Add the date you began your role and the date you finished it. If you are currently employed there, leave the end date blank and check the box to indicate that 'I still hold this employment.'

Add Employment Dates

11. Add Role Responsibilities

Use this box to detail the responsibilities you held in your job. It serves as an excellent opportunity to inform the reader about any employability or technical skills you gained or develeoped in the role.

Add Role Responsibilities

12. Save

Click "Save" to store your employment history details.

Save

13. Open My Education

Click "My Education" to add your academic qualifications. If you do not have any qualifications yet, don't worry; you can add them over time.

Open My Education

14. Add Qualification

Click "Add qualification" to add a qualification.

Add Qualification

15. Add Qualification details

Start by entering the name of the School or College where you obtained this qualification. Next, include the qualification name and the grade you gained. For instance, G.C.S.E Maths, Grade 9.

Add Qualification details

16. Save

Click "Save" to store your qualification details.

Save

17. Add Another Qualification

Click "Add qualification" to add more qualifications.

Add Another Qualification

18. Add Certification

Click "Add certification" to include professional certificates gained.

Add Certification

19. Add Certificate details

Start by entering the name of the course you completed to obtain your certificate. Next, include the awarding body, if known, along with the grade you received.

Add Certificate details

20. Save Certification Details

Click "Save" to store the certification information in your CV.

Save Certification Details

21. Open My Hobbies & Interests

Click "My Hobbies & Interests" to add your personal interests. You can add to these as your interests change and you gain new hobbies.

Open My Hobbies & Interests

22. Add New Hobby Entry

Click "Add hobby/interest".

Add New Hobby Entry

23. Add Hobby/Interest

Add your Hobby or Interest.

Add Hobby/Interest

24. Save Entry

Click "Save" to add the hobby/interest to your CV.

Save Entry

25. Add Another Hobby

Click "Add another hobby/interest" to add more personal interests.

Add Another Hobby

26. Open Other Achievements

Click "Other Achievements" to manage additional accomplishments on your CV.

Open Other Achievements

27. Add New Achievement

Click "Add another achievement" to start entering an achievement.

Add New Achievement

28. Add Achievement Details

Add the name of the achievement along with a brief overview. Don't worry if you don't have a complete list of achievements yet; you can add to this over time.

Add Achievement Details

29. Save Achievement

Click "Save" to store the achievement details in your CV.

Save Achievement

30. Save Details

Click 'Save Details' at the bottom of the page to save your introduction, or save partway through to finish it later. You can update your experiences, skills, and achievements at any time. This is your Digital CV, built to grow with you!

Save Details

31. Return To Digital CV

Click "Back to My Digital CV" to return to your main CV overview.

Return To Digital CV

32. Preview Digital CV

Click "Preview your Digital CV" to view how your CV appears to others.

Preview Digital CV

33. Analyse CV Content

Click "Analyse your CV" . This will engage Ai to review and indicate areas of your CV's that could be improved.

34. Navigate Back

Click "Back" to return to the previous screen or menu.

Navigate Back

35. Ai suggested improvements

This panel will display any improvements it feels you could make to sections.

36. Click to Edit your information

Click "Edit your information" to make the changes. Remember to click "Save Details" at he bottom after you have made your changes.

Click to Edit your information

37. Thank you

You have successfully added certifications, hobbies, and achievements to your digital CV using the Navigate application. Review your CV preview and use the analysis tool to ensure your profile is complete and well-presented.

Thank you

You have successfully created and completed your digital CV by entering personal details, employment history, education, and certifications using the Navigate platform. Review your CV to ensure all information is accurate and up to date before sharing or submitting it.

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