First Aid on a CV

Muffin` · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:16

If you were looking for a new member of staff say something or anything to do with IT would you choose a person with First Aid training over a person without, does it make a difference to you that a person can help in a situation and has taken the time to be trained?

The company H&S guy asked me if I wanted to take it as the list consist entirely of women and I'm the only male under 40-odd in the office. I'm going to take it, I just wondered how it, if anything could look good for a new job.

Alty · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:19

The more strings to the bow the better imho

Stinky · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:20

Alty said:
The more strings to the bow the better imho

quoted for the truth

Gilly · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:25

Its certainly not going to be viewed as a negative.

platypus · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:28

I'd certainly do it, given the opportunity.

JBuk · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:28

apart from it being another string to someones bow think about what it tells you about the person

Ripper · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:34

Likes to wrap his lips around unconscious people?

In all seriousness, as said people aren't going to view it negatively.

Muffin` · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:37

Aye I think I failed as usual to explain my point, it was more of how much more beneficial to me would it be?

platypus · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:41

You'd be able to perform simple first aid.

Might be a hit with the ladies..."Hi, I'm qualified to give you the kiss of life..."

Gilly · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:51

I wouldn't count it as a plus point when looking through CVs, but it would be an interesting bonus.

Amleto · 26 Feb 2008 at 15:56

Muffin` said:
Aye I think I failed as usual to explain my point, it was more of how much more beneficial to me would it be?

Small to negligible imo.

Mad old tory · 26 Feb 2008 at 16:05

I guess it could tip the balance in your favour if there is another applicant very similar to you in future.

surfsquid · 26 Feb 2008 at 16:33

Alty said:
The more strings to the bow the better imho

that rhymes, nice.

Muffin` · 26 Feb 2008 at 16:37

Just what I thought, cheers

Bill101 · 26 Feb 2008 at 16:42

The qualification only lasts 3 years though before you need a refresher course.

Freeman · 26 Feb 2008 at 17:00

I'd definitely put it down and see it as a plus on your CV. I think it's something very important that far more people should be trained in. I wonder why they don't do useful stuff like first aid in secondary school.

Mr.Orb · 26 Feb 2008 at 17:14

Freeman said:
I'd definitely put it down and see it as a plus on your CV. I think it's something very important that far more people should be trained in. I wonder why they don't do useful stuff like first aid in secondary school.

Because teachers kissing students is wrong.

scorza · 26 Feb 2008 at 17:22

When I joined my company, we were told not to give first aid even if we did have the appropriate qualifications. They're worried about being sued if the first aid makes things worse (or they can find some quack to say it made things worse) and our insurance only covers a small list (~2-5 ppl per office) of named first aiders :rolleyes:

I'd still stick it on my CV though - imo it goes some way to showing that you're an enthusiastic corporate citizen

Biohazard · 26 Feb 2008 at 17:26

I have always stuck it down at the end somewhere

Muban · 26 Feb 2008 at 17:35

Freeman said:
I'd definitely put it down and see it as a plus on your CV. I think it's something very important that far more people should be trained in. I wonder why they don't do useful stuff like first aid in secondary school.

They did in mine, St Johns Amublance first aid course. Actually a really useful course, ok so it technically expires after a few years. But the fundamentals of first aid remain mostly the same. I remember that by the time I did my second course the recommended ratio of breaths to compressions had changed for CPR. But if you are the only person present if someone needs it then the exact ratio doesn't matter too much, better that than nothing.