CV help please:)

[Tenthghost]

Any chance i can glance at what you lot have put in your cv's please so i can get a feeling for what and not to put into it .

cheers

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[MarJay]

You are allowed off topic posts in general chat.
Its if an existing thread is dragged off topic that you can use that rating.
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[Ste]

It is not off topic, it is the first post in a topic so it's basically setting the topic. Idiot.

Tenthghost, the contents of your CV generally needs to be changed and made more suitable for whatever job the CV is going to be sent for. You need a bit detailing your personal details, your achievements, your strengths (like works well in a team, good at problem solving, that kind of stuff as they like it).

A section detailing your skills, well those which are relevant to the job and mention stuff like where you've needed to use these skills before (like computer stuff, customer service stuff, and basically whats most relevant to the job you're applying for.) You also want to give them details of what your interests and hobbies are, this can be in a separate section really if you want to. Mention stuff which shows you have a good interest or experience in skills and knowledge which will be needed for whatever the job you are applying for.

You need to outline your education and any other qualification you have which are at all relevant to the job you're applying for.

Whoever is reading your CV will want details of your employment, both the past and the current and this should be split up into those two different sections. You want to mention what you did in the job each day, any skills or stuff you did there which is relevant to the job you're applying for, any computer system you used there which you will be needing to be able to use at the job you're applying for, basically stuff about the job which shows you have the necessary experience, knowledge and skill to do the job you're applying for to a high standard. It would be worth noting after each one if there is a reference available from this previous employer.

Your CV does need to be changed for each different job you apply for as each job will be needing slightly different things from you, so you need to have more detail showing how you are experienced and knowledgable in that, and there will also be stuff which is not to all job applications so you need to remove that when appropriate as if its not 100% relevant it's not worth mentioning it really as you don't want to bore the person reading it, as you might have a very good ability at something, but if none of the skills needed for that ability is needed for this job then it's a waste of space as you might as well replace it with something more relevant, or just leave it as a blank.

Hope this is helpful, and you manage to write a good CV.

[yambabe]

keep it simple, and in an easy-to-read font! and ffs use a spellchecker, i work in recruitment, and i reject a mis-spelled cv without even reading it......

first put your name, address, contact details and a brief summary of what you do or want to do.

list your educational achievements, most recent first.

list your work history, most recent first. include name of the business you work for, job title and a brief outline of duties & responsibilities. "big up" your responsibilities!

short para at the end about yourself, interests & hobbies etc.

names & contact numbers of 2 referees, or "references available on request".

bobs your uncle.

happy job-hunting!

[map]

Keep it simple.
Two pages maximum.
Try to list experience (work done) and skills as two sections (but depends on job).
When listing previous jobs don't go into details.
Chronologically there shouldn't be any gaps. If there is then have a reasonable explaination - e.g. the year spent traveling broadened your outlook of other cultures, it was not one long pi$$ up.
Do not use preformated templates like those in Word (although take inspiration from them regarding likely section headings).
Don't go into details of qualifications (grades, etc) just list them.
List any courses outside education that are relevant.
Update emphasis of C.V. based on job advert (e.g. experience of team work or examples of work without supervision depending on job!).
Don't put any silly hobbies (D&Dwizard level 3 isn't a good move). Hobbies can emphasise other areas (e.g. football for team skills).

HTH

[stinkwheel]

Be concise, for example, people don't want to know what mark you got in your GCSE drama exam if you have a degree in particle physics.

Be neat, present it in a manner that is logical and easy to the eye, do not cramp text up in order to fit information in. If you need to do this, see the first point.

Make it in some way memorable. Everyone who is applying for the job will have roughly the same CV. Give them an interest or hobby they can talk about at interview.

Add a picture. A small passport photo attached to the CV will help people remember your interview. When people are compiling their shortlist they tend to sort the CVs into a yes, no and maybe pile. SMILE!

Write a letter of application. I have had best success when this is semi formal in manner but tells them who you are, not what you have done. Mention some of your aims and aspirations. Sell yourself. Unless your handwriting is absolutley abysmal, do it by hand. Employers get many applications that are rolled off en masse from a printer in order to satisfy the DSS that people on the dole are actually looking for a job. Taking the time to write a letter shows you are serious.
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