MAKING APPLICATIONS / 159 The names, addresses and status of your referees can be included on a separate sheet. It is not essential to include them when first applying for a job although it is sometimes useful for a prospective employer to have an immediate contact. Remember to check with your referees before submitting their names. CHECKING FOR ERRORS ◆ Sell yourself. ◆ Prepare a striking profile. ◆ Use only relevant material in your CV. ◆ List education, qualifications and jobs in reverse order – most recent first. ◆ Remember to include your skills and achievements but don’t overdo them. ◆ Always write legibly. ◆ Remember to ask before offering a referee’s name. 1. Write two personal profiles – one for a specific job and one general one. 2. Plan your CV. 3. Write a covering letter to accompany your CV. Identify the post for which you are applying. PRACTISING WHAT YOU’VE LEARNT