LCVP

PORTFOLIO GUIDELINES AND SAMPLE MATERIALS

CORE ITEMS

Curriculum vitae

Enterprise/Action plan

Career investigation

Summary report

CURRICULUM VITAE
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The curriculum vitae will assess the student's ability to

tudents are required to compile and create a

curriculum vitae (CV) as part of Unit 2 of the Link
Module, Preparation for the World of Work. This unit
introduces other job-seeking skills including letter
writing, form filling and interview preparation. The CV
provides a challenge for students to communicate
information about themselves in a way that is concise
and easy to read. It is an important skillone that may
well be of use to them throughout their working lives.

generate a word-processed document with a clear

and consistent layout
choose font, format and language appropriate to
the task content
select relevant information, categorise under
appropriate headings and arrange in appropriate
order

A curriculum vitae is a short account of what a person

has to offer a potential employer. Its purpose is to gain
an interview for a job and it is likely to form the basis
of that interview. While there is no one definitive
template, a CV will typically contain the applicant's
personal details and short statements outlining his/her
qualifications, qualities and skills, work experience,
achievements and interests.

communicate concisely and accurately using correct

grammar, spelling and punctuation
highlight personal skills and qualities in an
imaginative way.

G U I D E L I N E S F O R P R E PA R I N G
A C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E

For the purpose of the Link Modules portfolio, students

should not prepare a CV for a particular job. They
should compose a general, all purpose CV that
concentrates on presenting relevant information in a
concise and ordered way.

The CV should be an accurate and concise summary

of factual information about the student. The document
should be word-processed and should not exceed two
A4 pages in length. In accordance with the style of
most formal documents, a regular font, such as Times
New Roman, should be used.

Students will add to their skills and experience during

the course of the LCVP and should be encouraged to
revise their CV's at regular intervals. It is hoped that
the CV selected for inclusion in the Link Modules
portfolio will contain evidence of new skills and
experience gained by the student during the course of
the programme.

L AY O U T

The following layout is offered as a guide. Headings

selected are not intended to be prescriptive or
restrictive and it is open to students to present the
information in a different order to the one outlined. For
example, some students may wish to highlight their
educational achievements, while others may feel that
their skills and work experience are more positive
points to emphasise at the beginning of their CV.

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Personal details
May include name, address, telephone number, date
of birth. A student is not required to give details such
as nationality, gender or religion on the CV, and may
prefer not to show date of birth. The CV should be
signed and dated.

Achievements
Give information about specific achievements. These
might be school related, personal or sporting
achievements.
Interests and hobbies
Select examples which demonstrate skills or abilities to
a prospective employer.

Skills and qualities

The assessment criteria for the Link Modules require
students to highlight personal skills and qualities. Two
different ways of achieving this are presented in the
sample material. In Louise Whelan's 3rd CV, for
example, a short statement summarising personal skills
and qualities is included at the top of the document. In
David Lee's CV, skills and qualities are presented as a
carefully-worded bulleted list.

Additional information
Any further information which might support an
application, such as membership of an organisation or
the ability to speak another language.
Referees
The student may give names, job titles, addresses and
telephone numbers of referees. However, a statement
such as Names and contact details of referees
available on request, is also acceptable.

Education/Qualifications
This will include names of schools and years attended;
dates of examinations; subjects, including levels and
grades. In the majority of cases, the examinations will
comprise Junior Certificate (results) and the Leaving
Certificate (to be taken).
Work experience
Start with the most recent job/work placement, giving
the dates of employment, name of employer and
address. Give a brief summary of responsibilities.

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LOUISE WHELAN'S 1ST CV

VITAE
M
U
L
U
C
I
R
CUR
ETAILS:
PERSONAL D
Louise Whelan
Name:
Grangeabbey,
:
ss
trim.
Addre
Mohill, Co. Lei

:
EDUCATION
1989 1997
t
1997 Presen

Leitrim.
ool, Mohill, Co.
ch
S
l
o. Leitrim.
na
io
at
N
l
Mohil
Drumshanbo, C
l,
oo
ch
S
l
na
io
ocat
Drumshanbo V

Subject
English
Gaeilge
Maths
History
Geography
Science
es
Business Studi
French
ics
Home Econom

te
Junior Certifica
Grade
D
C
C
D
B
C
C
B
D
cate
Leaving Certifi

Subject
English
Irish
Maths
Science
Business
French
ics
Home Econom
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M
E
V
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Presented
the moment
2001/02
Senior Prefect
00/01
dent Council 20
Member of Stu
dance 1999
Excellent Atten
Certificate for

Hobbies:
Interests and
Team.
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S
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ming and have
ties
Enjoy swim
sporting activi
t
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m
of
r
te
or
pp
I am a keen su

:
REFERRERS
Mr. John Foley
l
ocational Schoo
Drumshanbo V
Mohill,
Co. Leitrim.

a
Mr. Mick Kilde
ion Ltd.
ct
Kildea Constru
Mohill,
Co. Leitrim.

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CURRICULUM VITAE
LOUISE WHELAN'S 1ST CV

C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E ( 2 PA G E S )
Assessment criteria

Evidence presented
Full

Generate a word-processed
document with a clear and
consistent layout.

Partial

Additional comments

Absent
Poor line spacing e.g. first
two lines. Some headings
are underlined, other
headings are not.

Choose font, format and

language appropriate to the
task content.

Font size is not consistent

e.g. 'Achievements' is same
size as 'Curriculum Vitae'.
Bullet omitted in third line of
'Interests and Hobbies'.

Select relevant information,

categorise under
appropriate headings and
arrange in appropriate
order.

Important personal details

omitted (phone number and
signature). Work experience
omitted. Junior Certificate
and Leaving Certificate
levels not included.

Communicate concisely and

accurately using correct
grammar, spelling and
punctuation.

Spelling errors:
Acheivements, Referrers.
Dates of Junior and Leaving
Certificate omitted. LCVP
should be referred to as
Link Modules.

Highlight personal skills and

qualities in an imaginative
way.

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Skills and qualities omitted.

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LOUISE WHELAN'S 2ND CV

M VITAE
U
L
U
C
I
R
R
U
C
ETAILS:
PERSONAL D
Louise Whelan
Name:
Grangeabbey,
:
ss
re
trim.
d
Ad
Mohill, Co. Lei
049- 543270
Telephone:
20/09/84
Date of Birth:
UALITIES:
SKILLS & Q

learn.
willingness to
,
ic
bl
pu
e
th
h
, dealing wit
nisational skills
ga
or
r,
ke
or
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Team
:
EDUCATION
1989 1997
t
1997 Presen

Leitrim.
l, Mohill, Co.
oo
ch
Leitrim.
S
l
na
io
at
mshanbo, Co.
ru
Mohill N
D
l,
oo
ch
S
l
ocationa
Drumshanbo V

Subject
English
Gaeilge
Maths
History
Geography
Science
es
Business Studi
French
ics
Home Econom
Subject
English
Gaeilge
Maths
Science
Business
French
ies
Home Econom
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te 2000
Junior Certifica
Grade
Level
D
Honours
C
Pass
C
Pass
D
Honours
B
Pass
C
Honours
C
Honours
B
Pass
D
Honours
cate 2002
Leaving Certifi
Grade
Level
Pass
Pass
Pass
Honours
Honours
Pass
Honours
Common

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RIENCE
WORK EXPE
h 2001
March 5th 9t

eitrim.
., Mohill, Co. L
td
L
n
io
ct
ru
st
Kildea Con

S:
AND HOBBIE
S
T
S
E
R
E
T
IN
all Team
asses of late
ill Senior Footb
oh
M
of
r
scuba-diving cl
be
d
ce
en
m
Mem
m
co
ming and have
activities
Enjoy swim
most sporting
of
r
te
or
pp
su
I am a keen
NTS:
ACHIEVEME

medal at
towards a gold
ng
ki
or
w
d
an
edal last year
ver "Gaisce" m
il
S
h
it
w
ed
nt
Prese
the moment
2001/02
Senior Prefect
/01
nt Council 2000
de
tu
S
of
r
be
e 1999
Mem
lent Attendanc
el
xc
E
r
fo
te
ca
Certifi

:
REFERRERS
Mr. John Foley
l
ocational Schoo
Drumshanbo V
Mohill,
Co. Leitrim.

a
Mr. Mick Kilde
ction Ltd.
Kildea Constru
Mohill,
Co. Leitrim.

itae.
y Curriculum V
m
g
in
ad
re
r
fo
y to thank you
this opportunit
ke
ta
to
ke
li
I would
____________
Date: ________
____
____________
Signed: ______
Louise Whelan

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CURRICULUM VITAE
LOUISE WHELAN'S 2ND CV

C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E ( 2 PA G E S )
Assessment criteria

Evidence presented
Full

Generate a word-processed
document with a clear and
consistent layout.

Choose font, format and

language appropriate to the
task content.

Partial

Additional comments

Absent
Headings inconsistent (e.g.
Achievements in italics).
Some headings centred,
some left justified. Poor line
spacing (e.g. below
Personal Details).
Language is appropriate.
Uses a regular font (Times
New Roman).

Select relevant information,

categorise under
appropriate headings and
arrange in appropriate
order.

Education details complete

and carefully tabulated.
Date of birth is an optional
personal detail. Some details
of work experience omitted.

Communicate concisely and

accurately using correct
grammar, spelling and
punctuation.

Spelling mistakes: Referrers,

Home Economies. Under
Education, LCVP should be
referred to as Link Modules.

Highlight personal skills and

qualities in an imaginative
way.

Skills and qualities do not

read well. Would be better
as a bulleted list or a
statement.

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LOUISE WHELAN'S 3RD CV

M VITAE
U
L
U
C
I
R
R
U
C
lan
Louise Whe

unication skills,
ship and comm
er
ad
le
od
go
with others.
hool-leaver, with
lf-motivated sc
ty to work well
se
ili
d
ab
an
e
th
ng
d
si
an
ri
An enterp
ing of business
an understand

ETAILS:
PERSONAL D
Address:
Telephone:
E.mail:

Grangeabbey,
trim.
Mohill, Co. Lei
049- 543270
.net
louisew@eircom

:
EDUCATION
1989 1997
t
1997 Presen

l, Co. Leitrim.
School, Mohil
l
o. Leitrim.
na
io
at
N
l
il
Moh
Drumshanbo, C
l,
oo
ch
S
l
na
io
ocat
Drumshanbo V

Subject
English
Gaeilge
Maths
History
Geography
Science
es
Business Studi
French
ics
Home Econom
Subject
English
Gaeilge
Maths
Science
Business
French
ics
Home Econom
Link Modules

te 2000
Junior Certifica
Level
Honours
Pass
Pass
Honours
Pass
Honours
Honours
Pass
Honours
cate 2002
Leaving Certifi
Level
Pass
Pass
Pass
Honours
Honours
Pass
Honours
Common

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Grade
D
C
C
D
B
C
C
B
D
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RIENCE
WORK EXPE
Date
March 5th
March 9th 2001

Employer
a
Mr. Mick Kilde
ction Ltd.
Kildea Constru
trim.
Mohill, Co. Lei

Duties
Reception
and general
clerical work.

S:
AND HOBBIE
INTERESTS
all Team
asses of late
ill Senior Footb
oh
M
of
r
scuba-diving cl
be
d
em
ce
en
m
M
m
co
ming and have
activities
Enjoy swim
of most sporting
r
te
or
pp
su
en
I am a ke
NTS:
ACHIEVEME

ld medal
ng towards a go
ki
or
w
d
an
ar
medal last ye
ilver "Gaisce"
S
h
it
w
ed
nt
se
Pre
the moment
2001/02
Senior Prefect
00/01
dent Council 20
tu
S
of
r
be
em
e 1999
M
ellent Attendanc
xc
E
r
fo
te
ca
fi
Certi

REFEREES:
Mr. John Foley
l
ocational Schoo
Drumshanbo V
Mohill,
Co. Leitrim.
rincipal
Title: School P
223
Tel. 049 72

at

a
Mr. Mick Kilde
ion Ltd.
ct
ru
st
Kildea Con
Mohill,
Co. Leitrim.
Title: Manager
160
Tel. 049 89

m Vitae.
g my Curriculu
in
ad
re
r
fo
u
yo
ity to thank
ke this opportun
ta
to
ke
li
ld
ou
Iw
__________
ate: __________
D
__
__
____________
Signed: ______
Louise Whelan

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CURRICULUM VITAE
LOUISE WHELAN'S 3RD CV

C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E ( 2 PA G E S )
Assessment criteria

Evidence presented
Full

Partial

Additional comments

Absent

Generate a word-processed
document with a clear and
consistent layout.

Each section of CV has

clear and consistent
headings. Text style
consistent throughout.

Choose font, format and

language appropriate to the
task content.

Regular font, short

statements, bulleted lists.

Select relevant information,

categorise under
appropriate headings and
arrange in appropriate
order.

Detail arranged in a logical

sequence. Educational
achievements carefully
tabulated. Full details of
work experience provided.
Contact details of each
referee well presented.

Communicate concisely and

accurately using correct
grammar, spelling and
punctuation.

Accurate and concise

throughout.

Highlight personal skills and

qualities in an imaginative
way.

CV begins with a well

crafted statement of skills
and personal qualities.
Highlighted by text box.

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D AV I D L E E ' S C V

M VITAE
CURRICULU
DAVID LEE
errace
15 St Enda's T
ublin 7
D
Dorset Street,
7096
Mob: 087 253
33
50
6
82
01
Tel:
ITIES
KILLS/QUAL
PERSONAL S
ls.
munication skil
Good com
nal ability.
Organisatio
detail.
air and eye for
Creative fl
are.
Customer aw ling to learn.
wil
d
an
Flexible
RIENCE
WORK EXPE

01
4 - 8 March 20
3
n
li
b
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D
,
Wall Road
Motors, East
Tom Gorman
nt
Garage Assista
r and clean
work areas clea
n
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m
t
ep
K

ent
s for mechanics
d accepted paym
an
rs
de
Ran errand
or
s/
ie
customer quer
01
Dealt with
June - July 20
ublin 9
, Glasnevin, D
td
L
s
or
ot
M
y
Lindsa
t
, car wash.
Petrol Assistan
e petrol pumps
at
er
op
to
s
er
stom
Assisted cu
dy.
urt clean and ti
co
re
fo
t
ep
K
ents

redit card paym

/c
sh
ca
ed
dl
an
H
NTS
ACHIEVEME

ly 2001.
unity Games, Ju
m
om
C
s,
re
et
.
m
, 2001 - Present
lin City at 200
ub
ub
cl
D
A
ed
A
nt
G
se
l
il
re
na
Rep
il U Cho
U-18 team, Sco
sent.
Captain of
ber 2001 - Pre
m
te
ep
S
,
ct
fe
re
School P
S
D INTEREST
HOBBIES AN
usic.
wing, Sport, M
ra
D
d
an
rt
A

.
in school band
Bass player

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EDUCATION

1989 - 1997
lin 1
b
u
D
l,
oo
ch
S
ational
Synge Street N
resent
n 1 1997 - P
li
b
u
D
t,
ee
tr
S
reat George's
CBS North G
te 2000
Junior Certifica

Grade

Level
Subject

C
D
B
D
C
B
C
B
B

English
Irish
Maths
French
History
Geography
Art
Woodwork
ics
Technical Graph

Higher
Ordinary
Ordinary
Ordinary
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher
Higher

cate 2002
Leaving Certifi

Grade

Level
Subject
English
Irish
Maths
Engineering
ing
Technical Draw
Art
Link Modules

Ordinary
Foundation
Ordinary
Higher
Higher
Higher
Common

REFEREES

in June 2002
Examinations

fney
Mr Eugene Gaf
s Ltd
Gorman Motor
Manager, Tom
d
East Wall Roa
Dublin 3.

en
Mr Tom O'Bri
Principal
eet,
at George's Str
CBS North Gre
Dublin 1.

11
Tel: 01 853 12

09
Tel: 01 826 33

Date:
__________

______
Signed: ______

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CURRICULUM VITAE
D AV I D L E E ' S C V

C U R R I C U L U M V I TA E ( 2 PA G E S )
Assessment criteria

Evidence presented
Full

Partial

Additional comments

Absent

Generate a word-processed
document with a clear and
consistent layout.

Each section of CV has

clear and consistent
headings. Text style
consistent throughout.

Choose font, format and

language appropriate to the
task content.

Regular font, short

statements. Skilful use of
bold text, italics and
bulleted lists.

Select relevant information,

categorise under
appropriate headings and
arrange in appropriate
order.

Student has decided to

highlight skills, experience
and achievement on first
page of CV. Educational
records occupy a less
prominent place but are still
carefully tabulated.

Communicate concisely and

accurately using correct
grammar, spelling and
punctuation.

Accurate and concise

throughout.

Highlight personal skills and

qualities in an imaginative
way.

Bulleted list of skills is well

crafted. Tasks/skills in work
experience are also listed.

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