Critique my CV!

Robi

Robi

Robi

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I like to know that my CV is up to scratch from an employers perspective, but with this version i'm a little stuck.

I honestly have no idea if its eye-catching, different from the norm or even of any real quality.

If anyone has a spare minute, please could you have a quick glance at my CV and see if improvements can be made in any shape or form?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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From my POV i see it as too cramped and in your face, spread it out a little and lay things out more methodical.
 
Any tips for adding a little extra?

EDIT: Thanks Morba / Rizo-UK. Rizo, content wise, is it enough or lacking?
 
Hmm well it looks good.

You want my critique?

Here goes:

The D you got in information and communication technology, is an eye sore....

Try in some way to smooth it over.....

Also the wording at the top where you'v said a 'multiple exemptions' maybe is the wrong terminology?

Multiple certifications?

Multiple accreditations?

Just my two cents...

Yea I agree wth the above, no point having a tiny 3 lines on the secnd page, expand, your work experinece section etc...

Maximum of two pages
 
opethdisciple said:
Hmm well it looks good.

You want my critique?

Here goes:

The D you got in information and communication technology, is an eye sore....

Try in some way to smooth it over.....

Also the wording at the top where you'v said a 'multiple exemptions' maybe is the wrong terminology?

Multiple certifications?

Multiple accreditations?

Just my two cents...
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Thanks!

Think i'll remove ICT as it was only an AS Level anyway.
 
Where you state "Tasks" change that to "Roles"

Italic font looks naff :P

Long Black Lines dont do it any favours, cramps it up a little

Try and spread it out over the 2 pages as the "Interests" looks kinda like an after thought.

hth
 
"quality interpersonal skills": use of "quality" is too colloquial; occurs later on in CV, too.

"exemptions from [...] examinations": I don't think "exemption" means what you think it does.

Stylistically, it's too busy and cramped (particularly due to the use of a serif font and underlines). Space it out a little and make use of the second page, rather than having just one paragraph at the top and empty space beneath.

Also, offer some references, even if it's just "available on request".
 
Thanks guys, all the advice is a big help!

Aside from it being slightly too dense, is there anything important that i've missed out on? Possibly a summary of my individual skills?
 
Inquisitor said:
Also, offer some references, even if it's just "available on request".
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I was always under the impression that stating "available on request" was slightly pointless?

If an employer considers you, then surely they would request these later down the recruitment process?
 
Robi said:
I was always under the impression that stating "available on request" was slightly pointless?

If an employer considers you, then surely they would request these later down the recruitment process?
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Offering that in the CV means to me you have nothing hide by them asking references as you are being upfront about offering them.

edit: that doesn't read right but what the heck, you get the idea :D
 
At the recruitment company I work at now, they say to try and fit it to one page if possible, as most times the employer will only glance at the CV and if need be you can extrapolate on things in the interview.

Obv if it needs to be more than one page then so be it, but just my 2 cents (I work in the accounts team as well, so this is second-hand knowledge on my part)
 
Rizo-UK said:
Offering that in the CV means to me you have nothing hide by them asking references as you are being upfront about offering them.
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Also told to put at the bottom references available on request and take with you to interview as not needed on the CV
 
FNGsam said:
At the recruitment company I work at now, they say to try and fit it to one page if possible, as most times the employer will only glance at the CV and if need be you can extrapolate on things in the interview.

Obv if it needs to be more than one page then so be it, but just my 2 cents (I work in the accounts team as well, so this is second-hand knowledge on my part)
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I understand the one page thing, but wouldn't I have to cut a lot of vital information out or even make it more cramped?
 
My suggestions:

Ditch the 3rd person.

Ditch the bullets points. Give a short paragraph for each job and make sure you put in there how you have demonstrated your given skillset.

I think it's much better to say:

Within this role I developed advanced computer literacy/technical skills with the use of 'x' program and 'y' systems which allowed me provide excellent customer service

rather than:

*provided excellent customer service
*developed advanced computer literacy



Just my tuppence!
 
FNGsam said:
At the recruitment company I work at now, they say to try and fit it to one page if possible, as most times the employer will only glance at the CV and if need be you can extrapolate on things in the interview.

Obv if it needs to be more than one page then so be it, but just my 2 cents (I work in the accounts team as well, so this is second-hand knowledge on my part)
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I'm of the opinion that if you're applying for a job and your CV reads well and is tailored to the person spec they will read on to page 2 :)

But im not in recruitment so take from that what you will.
 
The layout is cramped and I am not sure the font is the best choice.

Tasks should be roles and it should not refer to you in the 3rd person.
 
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