Simple CV Sample

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Susan MacDonald

1 Sample Close, Samplewell, Sampleshire SA21 5SA · Tel: 01000 123456 · Email: [email protected]

Personal statement

Now my children are in full time education I’m looking forward to returning to work. As a parent I

have developed lots of new skills to care for young children, for example, communicating, planning

and organising. I’m highly motivated, work well as part of a team and have a caring personality with

some excellent work experience gained by volunteering at the local Home-start. I’m now looking for

Experience

Home visiting volunteer, Home-start (2008 – 2011)

• Responsible for visiting families at home who are in need of some support.

• Listen to individuals’ needs and assess how I can help them and improve their situation.

• Provide a sympathetic ear, a shoulder to cry on and someone to laugh with.

• Help people to keep appointments or access local services or just ‘connect’ with their

local community.

• Provide an extra pair of hands to help people cope with everyday parenting situations, or practical

help with activities like playing or reading stories.

• Provide a regular progress report to Home-start offices.

• Ordering goods that are unavailable.

• Handling any complaints or passing them on to a manager.

Disabled riding school volunteer, Cowley Stables (2000 – 2001)

• Interact with the disabled children to ensure they have a lovely time.

• Led pony and rider around the arena continuously conscious of

ensuring a safe environment.