Is my CV any good??

[Andy C]

Hey,

Im starting to look for a admin job in a office, you know the sort of job where sort out stuff in a office and keep databases organised etc. Ive done my CV but not sure if its good enough .

I think i need to include more about my IT skills as this will be needed to get employers interested in me i think.

Obviously taken my personal details out but they are included in the real CV (just incase you thought they werent!!)

Any comments (constructive only) welcome
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[Lawnie]

I've always been told not to include your DOB or age on your CV/application, as some employers can discriminate against the young, thus throwing their application into the bin without further consideration. Only when they ask, do you give it to them.

That's cool that you're going to a Bath uni - I've just finished at Bath Spa, having lived in Bath all my life

HTH

[Andy C]

[Lawnie]

Also, put on that you have a full UK motorcycle (+ car?) driving license - as this shows that you are mobile.

[Lawnie]

[feef]

put all personal info, inc name and address at the very end.

put the important stuff at the top.

Don't want to get sidelined cos they think you're

too old
too young
too far away
from the wrong side of town

let them see WHAT you can do and Who you are, and then (hopefully) they will ignore such details as age and location.

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[Barry_M2]

Elaborate more on your skills (definately more on your IT experience too), and chop down the last part (aditional information).

You've got these two mixed up. You want to tell potential empolyers more about what your abilities are, not how much of a swat you were at school.

Loose the boxes.

I always put my age on, and the fact I'm married with kid, I believe it show's commitment.

Another tip. Apply for as many jobs as you can, not just the odd ones you like the look of, even if the job is crap and naff pay, it will give you more options and experience of what to expect in interviews, and more confidence. Its also quite good to turn down jobs too (ie: the naff ones).



Edit: Also, save it as a PDF, looks much better than a word doc.
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[Andy C]

[yambabe]

This is how I would do it Andy.
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[Lawnie]

A CV should be 2 pages - so use all the space possible for your maximum benefit. Although advice given over an Internet forum is useful, I'd suggest that you do not adhere to it slavishly. While some people hate boxes on a CV, others would appreciate them. While some people like the use of the Arial font, others prefer Times New Roman. While some people prefer titles and subtitles, others may prefer lists and tables. While some people like justified text, others hate it...

I could go on...

[TheShaggyDA]

Put a footer on each page, that includes your name, and Page X of Y.
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[Andy C]

[Lawnie]

I think it's important not to go into too much detail on your CV, as it gives you little scope for elaboration during the interview.

[cagiva gezzer]

I like this format i stole last year.
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