wykikitoon 21430 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Hi Guys I am just updating my CV. The CV I have at the moment hasnt been a problem in the past it got me 4 interviews last year. Anyways I am thinking I am getting to the age now that they dont really need to know my school grades and are more interested in what I can do professionally. Anyways, below is what the format I have at the moment. Personal Details Further Education School Training Skills Hobbies & Interests Employment History Now, I am thinking I should be going for the following: Personal Details Employment History Skills Training Education Hobbies & Interests What you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Besty 4 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) This could also be helpful for me, first job interview soon. Well... Possibly. Edited May 14, 2008 by Besty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21430 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 This could also be helpful for me, first job interview soon. Well... Possibly. Good luck mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6700 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Personal Statement is key on decent CV these days. Short paragraph effectively selling yourself and highlighting your qualities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21430 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Personal Statement is key on decent CV these days. Short paragraph effectively selling yourself and highlighting your qualities. Aye I am working on mine at the moment, its quite tough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g3n1u5 0 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Always have your employment history first with your most recent job first in the list If you have on the job experience they wont care what GCSE's you have The order you have looks pretty similar to what i would have suggested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4446 Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 For each job state the skills used/acquired. Also list skills with length of time used + level of expertise eg SQL Server 9 years - expert level That's the kind of info that catches my eye - what can you do and how deep is your knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21430 Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 Cheers Just tryong that personal statement Its fecking solid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4ever 0 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Remember to avoid unnecessary apostrophes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2811 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) Personal Statement is key on decent CV these days. Short paragraph effectively selling yourself and highlighting your qualities. Aye I am working on mine at the moment, its quite tough. I am a keen hardworking team player, who enjoys a challenge and will willingly attempt any task which is offered. I have been in the {industry type} industry since {leaving school | year} and have picked up many skills during that time. As my role has gradually changed over the years, I have welcomed the new responsibilities and taken to them with interest and a great deal of enthusiasm. Job done. As for what to include, I've just got three sections on mine, Career History, Training & Qualifications and Personal Details. Edited May 15, 2008 by MrBass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Remember to avoid unnecessary apostrophes. And if you're SO, always include a pic of your cock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15827 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Remember to avoid unnecessary apostrophes. And if you're SO, always include a pic of your cock! I suspect SO writes his CV on his cock and just submits that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 11062 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Maybe he does, but I'd recommend others put more than just their initials on their C.V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torres 0 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi Guys I am just updating my CV. The CV I have at the moment hasnt been a problem in the past it got me 4 interviews last year. Anyways I am thinking I am getting to the age now that they dont really need to know my school grades and are more interested in what I can do professionally. Anyways, below is what the format I have at the moment. Personal Details Further Education School Training Skills Hobbies & Interests Employment History Now, I am thinking I should be going for the following: Personal Details Employment History Skills Training Education Hobbies & Interests What you think? Keep it to a page and a half max. Fill it with what you can do and plant plenty of the keywords of the job advert in it (that is a really good tip!) Don`t include your hobbies because no one gives a fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21430 Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hi Guys I am just updating my CV. The CV I have at the moment hasnt been a problem in the past it got me 4 interviews last year. Anyways I am thinking I am getting to the age now that they dont really need to know my school grades and are more interested in what I can do professionally. Anyways, below is what the format I have at the moment. Personal Details Further Education School Training Skills Hobbies & Interests Employment History Now, I am thinking I should be going for the following: Personal Details Employment History Skills Training Education Hobbies & Interests What you think? Keep it to a page and a half max. Fill it with what you can do and plant plenty of the keywords of the job advert in it (that is a really good tip!) Don`t include your hobbies because no one gives a fuck. This is prob why all scousers are unemployed Even when formatted to hell, my qualifications and skills are apporx 3/4 of a page. I put my hobbies as people are interested in my experiance. I work in a specific field so my employment history and experiance is important, so at the moment I have it on two and a half pages, I cant get it any smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4446 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 2 or 3 pages is fine if its an employment history - I would query one which was that brief it had gaps covering longish periods. I had one to look at a couple of months ago which was 16 pages - too far the other way - it was like a diary of what the bloke had done every day of his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21430 Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Yeh I know one copntract lad who has similar. He is a contract lad who moves a lot "due to tax etc" thats what he says. The real reason, he gets small contracts because people look at his CV and think "shite, why does he move loads!" and after 3 months they know why. He's gash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hi Guys I am just updating my CV. The CV I have at the moment hasnt been a problem in the past it got me 4 interviews last year. Anyways I am thinking I am getting to the age now that they dont really need to know my school grades and are more interested in what I can do professionally. Anyways, below is what the format I have at the moment. Personal Details Further Education School Training Skills Hobbies & Interests Employment History Now, I am thinking I should be going for the following: Personal Details Employment History Skills Training Education Hobbies & Interests What you think? Keep it to a page and a half max. Fill it with what you can do and plant plenty of the keywords of the job advert in it (that is a really good tip!) Don`t include your hobbies because no one gives a fuck. This is prob why all scousers are unemployed Even when formatted to hell, my qualifications and skills are apporx 3/4 of a page. I put my hobbies as people are interested in my experiance. I work in a specific field so my employment history and experiance is important, so at the moment I have it on two and a half pages, I cant get it any smaller. Using a spell check is always advisable anarl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 21430 Posted May 16, 2008 Author Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hi Guys I am just updating my CV. The CV I have at the moment hasnt been a problem in the past it got me 4 interviews last year. Anyways I am thinking I am getting to the age now that they dont really need to know my school grades and are more interested in what I can do professionally. Anyways, below is what the format I have at the moment. Personal Details Further Education School Training Skills Hobbies & Interests Employment History Now, I am thinking I should be going for the following: Personal Details Employment History Skills Training Education Hobbies & Interests What you think? Keep it to a page and a half max. Fill it with what you can do and plant plenty of the keywords of the job advert in it (that is a really good tip!) Don`t include your hobbies because no one gives a fuck. This is prob why all scousers are unemployed Even when formatted to hell, my qualifications and skills are apporx 3/4 of a page. I put my hobbies as people are interested in my experiance. I work in a specific field so my employment history and experiance is important, so at the moment I have it on two and a half pages, I cant get it any smaller. Using a spell check is always advisable anarl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyshinton 59 Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hi Guys I am just updating my CV. The CV I have at the moment hasnt been a problem in the past it got me 4 interviews last year. Anyways I am thinking I am getting to the age now that they dont really need to know my school grades and are more interested in what I can do professionally. Anyways, below is what the format I have at the moment. Personal Details Further Education School Training Skills Hobbies & Interests Employment History Now, I am thinking I should be going for the following: Personal Details Employment History Skills Training Education Hobbies & Interests What you think? Keep it to a page and a half max. Fill it with what you can do and plant plenty of the keywords of the job advert in it (that is a really good tip!) Don`t include your hobbies because no one gives a fuck. This is prob why all scousers are unemployed Even when formatted to hell, my qualifications and skills are apporx 3/4 of a page. I put my hobbies as people are interested in my experiance. I work in a specific field so my employment history and experiance is important, so at the moment I have it on two and a half pages, I cant get it any smaller. Using a spell check is always advisable anarl lass from work just rang you No to talk about Cv. left message for you. have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 I'm about to do mine. Does Microsoft word have a CV template? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufc4ever 0 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Aye, start a new document from a template ('on my computer'), select the 'other documents' tab, and use the Resume Wizard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ankyonline007 0 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 most of the job sites offer resume format you can try one . Anyways you are right what you can do proffesionally matters much more than your qualification in private sector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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