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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: omegod on 29 September 2014, 15:53:09
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Filling out one for the first time in my life in the hunt for a new career and I'm really struggling with the "personal statement" at the start that is reccomended to sell yourself. I'm quite a modest persion and to me I just sound like a complete tw*t. Any tips anyone?
Does anybody pay any attention to CV's these days anyway?
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I am afraid the answer is yes they do pay attention.
I worked for Reed employment recruiting people for a while and if you have have one job and a hundred applicants of which 50 might be "perfect" for the job then the CV paper sift is the first step. The ones that are messy, with spelling mistakes, obviously bulled up (e.g. After being an astronaut I designed the latest Ferrari), incomplete history of employment just got binned.
having got an interview you can expect greater scrutiny of your CV and depending on the job the employer might follow up your detail (e.g. take up references or check you actually were an astronaut 2003-2006).
Having said that it is a great way for you to stand out. Do a strengths and weaknesses analysis of yourself and then match your strengths to the things the employer is looking for. Give examples of your achievements. sell yourself. If you don't there will be others that will. I would say be honest as a good interviewer will catch a person out who is lying , if they want to.
There are tons of web sites offering help. Here is the first one I opened.
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/successful-cv
If you are really struggling you could knock something up and pop in to a Recruitment Agency and ask to speak to one of their recruiters. Say you are looking for work and could they cast an eye over your CV and offer suggestions. Bit of a cheek BUT they may take you on their books. It is in their interest(financially) to get you placed. You could always decline their offer to try and place you and just use their CV tips!.
One final thought "in the hunt for a new career". Do not go scatter gun at each and every job that you see. What you really need to do is think what it is that you would like to do and would you be good at it, then find that job- preferably before it is advertised. e.g. Astronaut adviser at Leicester Space Centre. Drop your CV off and ask to be considered for any jobs coming up as you have heard they are expanding.
HTH
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I am afraid the answer is yes they do pay attention.
I worked for Reed employment recruiting people for a while and if you have have one job and a hundred applicants of which 50 might be "perfect" for the job then the CV paper sift is the first step. The ones that are messy, with spelling mistakes, obviously bulled up (e.g. After being an astronaut I designed the latest Ferrari), incomplete history of employment just got binned.
having got an interview you can expect greater scrutiny of your CV and depending on the job the employer might follow up your detail (e.g. take up references or check you actually were an astronaut 2003-2006).
Having said that it is a great way for you to stand out. Do a strengths and weaknesses analysis of yourself and then match your strengths to the things the employer is looking for. Give examples of your achievements. sell yourself. If you don't there will be others that will. I would say be honest as a good interviewer will catch a person out who is lying , if they want to.
There are tons of web sites offering help. Here is the first one I opened.
http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/successful-cv
If you are really struggling you could knock something up and pop in to a Recruitment Agency and ask to speak to one of their recruiters. Say you are looking for work and could they cast an eye over your CV and offer suggestions. Bit of a cheek BUT they may take you on their books. It is in their interest(financially) to get you placed. You could always decline their offer to try and place you and just use their CV tips!.
One final thought "in the hunt for a new career". Do not go scatter gun at each and every job that you see. What you really need to do is think what it is that you would like to do and would you be good at it, then find that job- preferably before it is advertised. e.g. Astronaut adviser at Leicester Space Centre. Drop your CV off and ask to be considered for any jobs coming up as you have heard they are expanding.
HTH
......as Varche wisely states, plus keep your CV to 3 pages......no more..........no interviewer has time to read a book for every applicant. Modify each CV to suit the position/job you are applying for (use your PC to cut. paste, add, and subtract as required)............make it seem as though you were made and developed for that job. Construct your CV to a high professional standard that makes it stand out of the hundreds the interviewers way have to wade through; been there, done it, and worn the tee-shirt, and it is amazing how poor some CV's are even from those applying for managerial level positions.
But, make sure you tell the truth in every regard, and be yourself at interview after carrying out full research on the potential employer. :y :y
PS Also make sure all spelling and grammar is fully checked! ;)
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
That has been the case for some time, but for an individual with a longish career three can be needed;
1st page - Profile /Disciplines
2nd page - Employment history
3rd page - Qualifications / Professional Development / Education
;) :y
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As Varche states, bit of a mine field so use the internet for templates and tips.
From a personal point of view when recruiting staff I preferred a short concise employment history and personal attributes, far too busy to read an essay. I always took notice of good quality paper for a typed concise CV, with a hand written covering letter in fountain pen stating personal attributes for the job and in an A4 envelope ( easier to read without having to unfold) . Don't lie or bullshit, at interview it will be noticed because you don't act normal.
Good Luck :y
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
That has been the case for some time, but for an individual with a longish career three can be needed;
1st page - Profile /Disciplines
2nd page - Employment history
3rd page - Qualifications / Professional Development / Education
;) :y
thats an important part that employers read and decide...
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Does anybody pay any attention to CV's these days
Depends if it gets past the software installed to auto-delete CV`s that do not include (or exclude) certain words, phrases, fonts etc
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
That has been the case for some time, but for an individual with a longish career three can be needed;
1st page - Profile /Disciplines
2nd page - Employment history
3rd page - Qualifications / Professional Development / Education
;) :y
You are wrong Lizzie
2 pages MAX or it will go straight in the bin >:(
If like me, you have done shed loads, keep it brief and simple.
As for the personnel statement, this is mine ;D
It may be total bullshit but it will get you noticed which is the point.
Feel free to use it :)
I class myself as a highly motivated, loyal and hardworking individual who is perfectly happy working as a part of a team, leading a team or on my own initiative.
I am physically fit and not afraid to get my hands dirty to complete any task given to me.
I spent over 20 years interacting with my customers on a 1 to 1 level, either face to face or over the telephone, planning jobs and executing these jobs.
I am computer literate with experience in computer build.
I also have very good experience of Microsoft Office.
I have always taken pride in working to a high standard and with precision in all tasks.
I am hoping to work in an environment where I am rewarded and respected for what I can bring to the table.
As for job history, it should be in chronological order.
Keep it brief BUT expand on the skills depending on what job your after :y
Stick something after the job history like ................ A more complete breakdown of job descriptions is available on request :)
Make the last statement, bold type but keep the font size the same ;)
Also, I don't know how old you are but if your approaching middle age like me ;D leave your date of birth OFF the CV.
That way, its not binned straight away and IF you get a interview it gives you a chance of blagging it "face to face" ;)
I've had mine totally re done in the last 2 months by TIR training were I am at the moment.
If I can help, pm me.
Good luck :)
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(e.g. After being an astronaut I designed the latest Ferrari)
Ah well, I'm glad somebody took time to read it anyway ;D
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
That has been the case for some time, but for an individual with a longish career three can be needed;
1st page - Profile /Disciplines
2nd page - Employment history
3rd page - Qualifications / Professional Development / Education
;) :y
You are wrong Lizzie
2 pages MAX or it will go straight in the bin >:(
If like me, you have done shed loads, keep it brief and simple.
As for the personnel statement, this is mine ;D
It may be total bullshit but it will get you noticed which is the point.
Feel free to use it :)
I class myself as a highly motivated, loyal and hardworking individual who is perfectly happy working as a part of a team, leading a team or on my own initiative.
I am physically fit and not afraid to get my hands dirty to complete any task given to me.
I spent over 20 years interacting with my customers on a 1 to 1 level, either face to face or over the telephone, planning jobs and executing these jobs.
I am computer literate with experience in computer build.
I also have very good experience of Microsoft Office.
I have always taken pride in working to a high standard and with precision in all tasks.
I am hoping to work in an environment where I am rewarded and respected for what I can bring to the table.
As for job history, it should be in chronological order.
Keep it brief BUT expand on the skills depending on what job your after :y
Stick something after the job history like ................ A more complete breakdown of job descriptions is available on request :)
Make the last statement, bold type but keep the font size the same ;)
Also, I don't know how old you are but if your approaching middle age like me ;D leave your date of birth OFF the CV.
That way, its not binned straight away and IF you get a interview it gives you a chance of blagging it "face to face" ;)
I've had mine totally re done in the last 2 months by TIR training were I am at the moment.
If I can help, pm me.
Good luck :)
If I am in this new age Tigers then I'm afraid a potential employer of a middle or senior manager is not getting the full gist on who the person is and what they can do. A trick or two can be missed, and believe me agencies of various types can do that as they are constantly putting time and money first, not what the quality is and right for your company. As a company manager interviewing for staff to enter your company your objective is to obtain quality, and not thinking about what commission you will get. A good personnel manager of experience can very speedily sort the quality from the trash when going through CV's, no matter how big the pile is, focusing on key factors. If the CV is less than 2 pages, and ideally 3, then the experienced managerial applicant may well miss out vital information that is crucial to your decision making.
Perhaps with unemployment falling there will be less applicants and interviewers, like myself not that long ago, will be able to again spend just a few seconds more on digesting a good CV. It is only a few seconds more, and if you are interviewing someone for certainly a managerial position you need that information before wasting your time drawing up a short list of the wrong applicants who at interview fall down. You then are retracing your step, rearranging new short lists and interviews. Then you lose the best applicants to your competitors.
If the CV and interviewing standards have declined to such a weak level it is no wonder this country is still losing companies that fail to manage their affairs and stay profitable by having square pegs in round holes. :( :(
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
That has been the case for some time, but for an individual with a longish career three can be needed;
1st page - Profile /Disciplines
2nd page - Employment history
3rd page - Qualifications / Professional Development / Education
;) :y
You are wrong Lizzie
2 pages MAX or it will go straight in the bin >:(
If like me, you have done shed loads, keep it brief and simple.
As for the personnel statement, this is mine ;D
It may be total bullshit but it will get you noticed which is the point.
Feel free to use it :)
I class myself as a highly motivated, loyal and hardworking individual who is perfectly happy working as a part of a team, leading a team or on my own initiative.
I am physically fit and not afraid to get my hands dirty to complete any task given to me.
I spent over 20 years interacting with my customers on a 1 to 1 level, either face to face or over the telephone, planning jobs and executing these jobs.
I am computer literate with experience in computer build.
I also have very good experience of Microsoft Office.
I have always taken pride in working to a high standard and with precision in all tasks.
I am hoping to work in an environment where I am rewarded and respected for what I can bring to the table.
As for job history, it should be in chronological order.
Keep it brief BUT expand on the skills depending on what job your after :y
Stick something after the job history like ................ A more complete breakdown of job descriptions is available on request :)
Make the last statement, bold type but keep the font size the same ;)
Also, I don't know how old you are but if your approaching middle age like me ;D leave your date of birth OFF the CV.
That way, its not binned straight away and IF you get a interview it gives you a chance of blagging it "face to face" ;)
I've had mine totally re done in the last 2 months by TIR training were I am at the moment.
If I can help, pm me.
Good luck :)
If I am in this new age Tigers then I'm afraid a potential employer of a middle or senior manager is not getting the full gist on who the person is and what they can do. A trick or two can be missed, and believe me agencies of various types can do that as they are constantly putting time and money first, not what the quality is and right for your company. As a company manager interviewing for staff to enter your company your objective is to obtain quality, and not thinking about what commission you will get. A good personnel manager of experience can very speedily sort the quality from the trash when going through CV's, no matter how big the pile is, focusing on key factors. If the CV is less than 2 pages, and ideally 3, then the experienced managerial applicant may well miss out vital information that is crucial to your decision making.
Perhaps with unemployment falling there will be less applicants and interviewers, like myself not that long ago, will be able to again spend just a few seconds more on digesting a good CV. It is only a few seconds more, and if you are interviewing someone for certainly a managerial position you need that information before wasting your time drawing up a short list of the wrong applicants who at interview fall down. You then are retracing your step, rearranging new short lists and interviews. Then you lose the best applicants to your competitors.
If the CV and interviewing standards have declined to such a weak level it is no wonder this country is still losing companies that fail to manage their affairs and stay profitable by having square pegs in round holes. :( :(
I understand where you are coming from Liz :)
Just a couple of points though
If we are talking about top to middle management then those who initially sort through the mountains of applications will have a set brief on what to look for, hence the part about expanding on certain skills and experience depending on the job.
After that, comes the potential interview. That's the time for the applicant to sell himself to the persons across the table with all the research that he has carried out about "said company" and what he can bring to the table.
As for the unemployment figures, take a close look at how they are compiled and what tricks the DWP / government uses to, shall we say "massage" those figures for the media ;)
As for jobs, yes the corner has been turned but up in the north its still pretty bad unless you have a specialist trade.
Can't speak for Liverpool but around here, (note the official choice of words here ;)) Unemployment and receiving benefit is still running at around 12% >:(
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
That has been the case for some time, but for an individual with a longish career three can be needed;
1st page - Profile /Disciplines
2nd page - Employment history
3rd page - Qualifications / Professional Development / Education
;) :y
You are wrong Lizzie
2 pages MAX or it will go straight in the bin >:(
If like me, you have done shed loads, keep it brief and simple.
As for the personnel statement, this is mine ;D
It may be total bullshit but it will get you noticed which is the point.
Feel free to use it :)
I class myself as a highly motivated, loyal and hardworking individual who is perfectly happy working as a part of a team, leading a team or on my own initiative.
I am physically fit and not afraid to get my hands dirty to complete any task given to me.
I spent over 20 years interacting with my customers on a 1 to 1 level, either face to face or over the telephone, planning jobs and executing these jobs.
I am computer literate with experience in computer build.
I also have very good experience of Microsoft Office.
I have always taken pride in working to a high standard and with precision in all tasks.
I am hoping to work in an environment where I am rewarded and respected for what I can bring to the table.
As for job history, it should be in chronological order.
Keep it brief BUT expand on the skills depending on what job your after :y
Stick something after the job history like ................ A more complete breakdown of job descriptions is available on request :)
Make the last statement, bold type but keep the font size the same ;)
Also, I don't know how old you are but if your approaching middle age like me ;D leave your date of birth OFF the CV.
That way, its not binned straight away and IF you get a interview it gives you a chance of blagging it "face to face" ;)
I've had mine totally re done in the last 2 months by TIR training were I am at the moment.
If I can help, pm me.
Good luck :)
If I am in this new age Tigers then I'm afraid a potential employer of a middle or senior manager is not getting the full gist on who the person is and what they can do. A trick or two can be missed, and believe me agencies of various types can do that as they are constantly putting time and money first, not what the quality is and right for your company. As a company manager interviewing for staff to enter your company your objective is to obtain quality, and not thinking about what commission you will get. A good personnel manager of experience can very speedily sort the quality from the trash when going through CV's, no matter how big the pile is, focusing on key factors. If the CV is less than 2 pages, and ideally 3, then the experienced managerial applicant may well miss out vital information that is crucial to your decision making.
Perhaps with unemployment falling there will be less applicants and interviewers, like myself not that long ago, will be able to again spend just a few seconds more on digesting a good CV. It is only a few seconds more, and if you are interviewing someone for certainly a managerial position you need that information before wasting your time drawing up a short list of the wrong applicants who at interview fall down. You then are retracing your step, rearranging new short lists and interviews. Then you lose the best applicants to your competitors.
If the CV and interviewing standards have declined to such a weak level it is no wonder this country is still losing companies that fail to manage their affairs and stay profitable by having square pegs in round holes. :( :(
I understand where you are coming from Liz :)
Just a couple of points though
If we are talking about top to middle management then those who initially sort through the mountains of applications will have a set brief on what to look for, hence the part about expanding on certain skills and experience depending on the job.
After that, comes the potential interview. That's the time for the applicant to sell himself to the persons across the table with all the research that he has carried out about "said company" and what he can bring to the table.
As for the unemployment figures, take a close look at how they are compiled and what tricks the DWP / government uses to, shall we say "massage" those figures for the media ;)
As for jobs, yes the corner has been turned but up in the north its still pretty bad unless you have a specialist trade.
Can't speak for Liverpool but around here, (note the official choice of words here ;)) Unemployment and receiving benefit is still running at around 12% >:(
Good points Tigers :y :y
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Kinell people I'm only after a bin mans job ;D no seriously I'm coming from a project managerial background in healthcare and hoping to transfer skills to a different sector so the advice is very helpful, I've never been out of work and all my jobs have basically been handed to me through promotion so hence the rustiness ! Again much appreciated :y
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Kinell people I'm only after a bin mans job ;D no seriously I'm coming from a project managerial background in healthcare and hoping to transfer skills to a different sector so the advice is very helpful, I've never been out of work and all my jobs have basically been handed to me through promotion so hence the rustiness ! Again much appreciated :y
Shiny arse who never gets his hands dirty then :-X ;D ;D ;D
Good luck mate :)
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Guess what I've been writing tonight, how spooky ;D
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
That has been the case for some time, but for an individual with a longish career three can be needed;
1st page - Profile /Disciplines
2nd page - Employment history
3rd page - Qualifications / Professional Development / Education
;) :y
Actually no, as the older items will be considered irrelevant and hence should be listed and little else :y
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
deffo 2 pages any more get binned :y
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
deffo 2 pages any more get binned :y
Yep, seen it done and its standard policy where I work (but hey we are only a tiny company ;D :-X)
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
deffo 2 pages any more get binned :y
Yep, seen it done and its standard policy where I work (but hey we are only a tiny company ;D :-X)
we are a tiny set up as well but again standard policy...mind you 3 pages something to wipe your ar$e on..lol
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
That has been the case for some time, but for an individual with a longish career three can be needed;
1st page - Profile /Disciplines
2nd page - Employment history
3rd page - Qualifications / Professional Development / Education
;) :y
You are wrong Lizzie
2 pages MAX or it will go straight in the bin >:(
If like me, you have done shed loads, keep it brief and simple.
As for the personnel statement, this is mine ;D
It may be total bullshit but it will get you noticed which is the point.
Feel free to use it :)
I class myself as a highly motivated, loyal and hardworking individual who is perfectly happy working as a part of a team, leading a team or on my own initiative.
I am physically fit and not afraid to get my hands dirty to complete any task given to me.
I spent over 20 years interacting with my customers on a 1 to 1 level, either face to face or over the telephone, planning jobs and executing these jobs.
I am computer literate with experience in computer build.
I also have very good experience of Microsoft Office.
I have always taken pride in working to a high standard and with precision in all tasks.
I am hoping to work in an environment where I am rewarded and respected for what I can bring to the table.
As for job history, it should be in chronological order.
Keep it brief BUT expand on the skills depending on what job your after :y
Stick something after the job history like ................ A more complete breakdown of job descriptions is available on request :)
Make the last statement, bold type but keep the font size the same ;)
Also, I don't know how old you are but if your approaching middle age like me ;D leave your date of birth OFF the CV.
That way, its not binned straight away and IF you get a interview it gives you a chance of blagging it "face to face" ;)
I've had mine totally re done in the last 2 months by TIR training were I am at the moment.
If I can help, pm me.
Good luck :)
If I am in this new age Tigers then I'm afraid a potential employer of a middle or senior manager is not getting the full gist on who the person is and what they can do. A trick or two can be missed, and believe me agencies of various types can do that as they are constantly putting time and money first, not what the quality is and right for your company. As a company manager interviewing for staff to enter your company your objective is to obtain quality, and not thinking about what commission you will get. A good personnel manager of experience can very speedily sort the quality from the trash when going through CV's, no matter how big the pile is, focusing on key factors. If the CV is less than 2 pages, and ideally 3, then the experienced managerial applicant may well miss out vital information that is crucial to your decision making.
Perhaps with unemployment falling there will be less applicants and interviewers, like myself not that long ago, will be able to again spend just a few seconds more on digesting a good CV. It is only a few seconds more, and if you are interviewing someone for certainly a managerial position you need that information before wasting your time drawing up a short list of the wrong applicants who at interview fall down. You then are retracing your step, rearranging new short lists and interviews. Then you lose the best applicants to your competitors.
If the CV and interviewing standards have declined to such a weak level it is no wonder this country is still losing companies that fail to manage their affairs and stay profitable by having square pegs in round holes. :( :(
that's the thing if you are interviewing someone and asking the right questions it can tell you volumes...and If the correct questions are asked and you are a decent interviewer nothing will be missed :y
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
deffo 2 pages any more get binned :y
Yep, seen it done and its standard policy where I work (but hey we are only a tiny company ;D :-X)
we are a tiny set up as well but again standard policy...mind you 3 pages something to wipe your ar$e on..lol
We have about 19,000 .......in the Uk alone!
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Of the 30+ candidates I've interviewed this year, I've found there is almost no correlation between the quality of a candidate's CV and their actual ability or willingness to do anything. You can't polish a turd... as they say.
Also, from experience I'd advise you choose your next boss, not your next job. If your boss is a Richard you'll be going nowhere fast even if the job is all that and a box of biscuits. :(
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
That has been the case for some time, but for an individual with a longish career three can be needed;
1st page - Profile /Disciplines
2nd page - Employment history
3rd page - Qualifications / Professional Development / Education
;) :y
You are wrong Lizzie
2 pages MAX or it will go straight in the bin >:(
If like me, you have done shed loads, keep it brief and simple.
As for the personnel statement, this is mine ;D
It may be total bullshit but it will get you noticed which is the point.
Feel free to use it :)
I class myself as a highly motivated, loyal and hardworking individual who is perfectly happy working as a part of a team, leading a team or on my own initiative.
I am physically fit and not afraid to get my hands dirty to complete any task given to me.
I spent over 20 years interacting with my customers on a 1 to 1 level, either face to face or over the telephone, planning jobs and executing these jobs.
I am computer literate with experience in computer build.
I also have very good experience of Microsoft Office.
I have always taken pride in working to a high standard and with precision in all tasks.
I am hoping to work in an environment where I am rewarded and respected for what I can bring to the table.
As for job history, it should be in chronological order.
Keep it brief BUT expand on the skills depending on what job your after :y
Stick something after the job history like ................ A more complete breakdown of job descriptions is available on request :)
Make the last statement, bold type but keep the font size the same ;)
Also, I don't know how old you are but if your approaching middle age like me ;D leave your date of birth OFF the CV.
That way, its not binned straight away and IF you get a interview it gives you a chance of blagging it "face to face" ;)
I've had mine totally re done in the last 2 months by TIR training were I am at the moment.
If I can help, pm me.
Good luck :)
If I am in this new age Tigers then I'm afraid a potential employer of a middle or senior manager is not getting the full gist on who the person is and what they can do. A trick or two can be missed, and believe me agencies of various types can do that as they are constantly putting time and money first, not what the quality is and right for your company. As a company manager interviewing for staff to enter your company your objective is to obtain quality, and not thinking about what commission you will get. A good personnel manager of experience can very speedily sort the quality from the trash when going through CV's, no matter how big the pile is, focusing on key factors. If the CV is less than 2 pages, and ideally 3, then the experienced managerial applicant may well miss out vital information that is crucial to your decision making.
Perhaps with unemployment falling there will be less applicants and interviewers, like myself not that long ago, will be able to again spend just a few seconds more on digesting a good CV. It is only a few seconds more, and if you are interviewing someone for certainly a managerial position you need that information before wasting your time drawing up a short list of the wrong applicants who at interview fall down. You then are retracing your step, rearranging new short lists and interviews. Then you lose the best applicants to your competitors.
If the CV and interviewing standards have declined to such a weak level it is no wonder this country is still losing companies that fail to manage their affairs and stay profitable by having square pegs in round holes. :( :(
that's the thing if you are interviewing someone and asking the right questions it can tell you volumes...and If the correct questions are asked and you are a decent interviewer nothing will be missed :y
You don't say! ::) ::) ::)
I was talking at that point of my screed of the preparation for a good interview by having as much information as possible that is not only crucial in the interview but can assist in some research before hand on any aspect that may be an issue. At the interview you then home in and establish the actual truth compared to what you are being told, which again you can follow up on if the candidate is a potential match. Being thorough should be.a prime objective by the interviewer. Believe me I have had many interviewees try and pull the wool over my eyes on the CV but because of my diligence I have obtained the truth. ;) :y
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As a senior manager/company director before I retired, well used to dealing with CVs. As said anything more than 2 pages - file in bin. If the first page does not grab attention - don't bother with second page - file in bin. Reading CVs costs management time and hence money.
Remember the CV is a means of getting a job interview - the job interview gets you the job not the CV ;)
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Ok, you all win and you are all right, two pages, no more! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I seem to have been out voted, but I am from a different age ::) ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I'll now have to yet again, for the hundredth time, re-draft mine; hang on though I probably won't need it now :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D :y :y
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On a related note, was asked today what I felt 'Diversity' meant...
Over to are Northern office... ;D
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On a related note, was asked today what I felt 'Diversity' meant...
Over to are Northern office... ;D
Troupe of acrobats?
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And along the same lines . . . .
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29122510
Always remember the adage "First impressions count". It is completely and totally true. Whether it's you in person, or your written CV.
I recall many years ago I put on my CV " Dairy Products Sales Executive" :o
Translation . . . . . Milkman !
I got the job, but CVs and presentation were not as important then, gratefully
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On a related note, was asked today what I felt 'Diversity' meant...
Over to are Northern office... ;D
think you may well be on the next diversity awareness course Al :y
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Actually, the modern thoughts are to keep it to two pages. :y
deffo 2 pages any more get binned :y
Yep, seen it done and its standard policy where I work (but hey we are only a tiny company ;D :-X)
we are a tiny set up as well but again standard policy...mind you 3 pages something to wipe your ar$e on..lol
We have about 19,000 .......in the Uk alone!
Tinpot outfit :P
No idea how many my company has, but certainly not enough focused on customer needs, as opposed to wankword bingo knob jockeying.
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No idea how many my company has, but certainly not enough focused on customer needs, as opposed to wankword bingo knob jockeying.
Opps! He's failed the "Bitterness towards previous employer" test. ;)
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On a related note, was asked today what I felt 'Diversity' meant...
I got asked that on a diversity challenge, so I stood up, pointed to one of my colleagues of Asian descent, and proudly said "Not calling him an ugly black chunt"
That didn't go down will with the people running the course.
It just went downhill as I tried to be as sexist and racist as I could be. I've not be sent on any other ;)
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No idea how many my company has, but certainly not enough focused on customer needs, as opposed to wankword bingo knob jockeying.
Opps! He's failed the "Bitterness towards previous employer" test. ;)
I was on about the current mob. The last shower of shits I worked for had 360,000 staff, and wondered why they were having to use creative accounting. Mongrels.
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Ah training....
Diversity
Manual Handling
Asbestos Awareness
Prince II
ITIL V3
Working at height
I'm sure years ago I just used to stand on a chair to bolt kit into racks, configured it with the laptop swinging on a rollover cable and had arranged it all with site without the need for work packages, risk assessments and method statements! Ah well. :-X ;D
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rollover cable
Bloody Cisco boys, bane of my life :P
That reminds me, I need to call those mongrels at Cisco. *sigh*
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rollover cable
Bloody Cisco boys, bane of my life :P
That reminds me, I need to call those mongrels at Cisco. *sigh*
Yes, we should all go Huawei
Oh wait, you still use a Cisco rollover cable!
Sounds to me like your either a) trying to get hold of tin that apparently isn't in the country (*) or b) trying to follow up a TAC case. (**)
* Apart from the 5000 units that are reserved for a customer who hasn't yet placed an order
** ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D