CV reviews, advice and direction

[FnG]magnolia · 2 Jul 2012 at 01:58

So, one of you guys sent me a trust thing which I tried to respond to but I think I sent it to the noreplies address and then I couldn't find it. Welp. If that was you, it wasn't intentional. Sorry

It did get me thinking though. CVs, job attire and career advice are very, very common themes here on OCUK and perhaps it'd be good if we could put them all in one place.

So, does that sound like a good idea or not?

Skillmister · 2 Jul 2012 at 02:01

Yes it does.

Drake5 · 2 Jul 2012 at 02:48

To many sub forums already!

asim18 · 2 Jul 2012 at 02:59

I have an interview tomorrow and the only formal-wear I own is a shawl collar dinner jacket and bow-tie. Would that be too much or should I just wear my best jeans?

UncleRuckus · 2 Jul 2012 at 03:03

Moses said:
Should I bother putting my modules studied on my CV? Or, just the mega interesting sounding ones? Or, just the ones directly relevant to the job in question, if that's the case?

I would if they were relevant to the position and you have a lot to say about it.

oxygene · 2 Jul 2012 at 07:04

I wouldnt mind seeing a collection of cvs tbh. I'm always worried mine isnt up to scratch.

danza · 2 Jul 2012 at 07:39

http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/59074811?access_key=key-1ktmzn8s4idqi2aucxjx

Here's mine, recruiters liked it, and it got me a decent job so I think it does the trick. It's slightly out dated now, but it gives a general idea.

Also, can we change the title to 'Curriculum Vitae' as 'CV' doesn't come up in title searches?

oxygene · 2 Jul 2012 at 07:52

danza said:
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/59074811?access_key=key-1ktmzn8s4idqi2aucxjx

Here's mine, recruiters liked it, and it got me a decent job so I think it does the trick. It's slightly out dated now, but it gives a general idea.

Also, can we change the title to 'Curriculum Vitae' as 'CV' doesn't come up in title searches?

How unusualy! Never met anyone whos email address is all X's before! Gotta find that host

(joking)

Goodie · 2 Jul 2012 at 09:17

Seems to be a great idea, ill post my cv up after work tonight. I seem to be struggling to get employment relevant to my education so it would be good to see if I'm underselling myself or if there are any improvements that could be made

toshj · 2 Jul 2012 at 09:40

Moses said:
Should I bother putting my modules studied on my CV? Or, just the mega interesting sounding ones? Or, just the ones directly relevant to the job in question, if that's the case?

It's not neccesarily a bad idea to include all of them, but make it short bullet points/listed points. You never know, but the person reviewing your CV at the company may have studied similar modules to you (the ones that aren't overly relevant to the position) and might request to interview you based on this.

Same thing goes for the "interests" section as well.

randomshenans · 2 Jul 2012 at 09:57

I try and tailor and highlight my CV based on the position I'm going for, it's all a box ticking exercise really. Key points in the JD that are mentioned, I'll highlight my experience in those first, over the rest of my experience after.

I also put on a little light-hearted section at the top of my CV in the personal statement type bit, things most people don't know about me: xxx
It is something stupid, but it gets people's attention and makes people remember your CV, which is the main thing. If you have 2 people with similar experience but they remember your CV more, you're more likely to get a call for an interview and then they tend to always ask me about it in the interview as well.

A tad gimmicky, but as I said, it's a box ticking exercise.

Name · 2 Jul 2012 at 10:08

Love the name of the school on the linked CV "Wobbleton" haha. This is a good idea for a thread though.

Posty · 2 Jul 2012 at 11:08

I want work experience and have some savings would it be good idea to just seek internship/work experience and work for free for a while?

randomshenans · 2 Jul 2012 at 12:17

Depends on the industry and the amount of jobs available in that area as well as what your long term plans are, I'd say.

Antar Bolaeisk · 2 Jul 2012 at 13:27

I've started putting a QR code on mine which links to a website that's basically a rolling portfolio.

Azza · 2 Jul 2012 at 14:16

Isn't there already a thread...? That includes CV tips, interview advice etc. I think Burnsey did it. Apologise if it was some one else.

-Ad- · 2 Jul 2012 at 19:26

asim18 said:
I have an interview tomorrow and the only formal-wear I own is a shawl collar dinner jacket and bow-tie. Would that be too much or should I just wear my best jeans?

Just turn up in an RS4 and ensure your blazer covers up the mac10.

Alex_6n2 · 2 Jul 2012 at 19:32

asim18 said:
I have an interview tomorrow and the only formal-wear I own is a shawl collar dinner jacket and bow-tie. Would that be too much or should I just wear my best jeans?

You probably shouldn't go if you don't even own a shirt and tie. Save yourself the effort.

If anyone wants any advice or is looking for a job in IT (UK Wide) feel free to drop me an email. Have lots of stuff at the moment, to give you an idea:

PHP Development in W. Yorks
C# Development in Bristol
Java - EVERYWHERE
IT and Telecoms Support - Pretty much everywhere at various levels, especially Exeter/Bristol
Technical Architecture (Java/Oracle) - Bristol
Project Management - South Wales
UX/Front End Designers - Bristol

And that's about 1/4 of my list and I'm 1 of 30 consultants in the office.

If you're looking for work I'm sure I can find you something

ci_newman · 2 Jul 2012 at 20:18

danza said:
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/59074811?access_key=key-1ktmzn8s4idqi2aucxjx

Here's mine, recruiters liked it, and it got me a decent job so I think it does the trick. It's slightly out dated now, but it gives a general idea.

Also, can we change the title to 'Curriculum Vitae' as 'CV' doesn't come up in title searches?

I really like that layout, makes most CV look positively "blocky" in comparison. Have you got a word-doc version?

[FnG]magnolia · 2 Jul 2012 at 22:42

danza said:
http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/59074811?access_key=key-1ktmzn8s4idqi2aucxjx

Here's mine, recruiters liked it, and it got me a decent job so I think it does the trick. It's slightly out dated now, but it gives a general idea.

Also, can we change the title to 'Curriculum Vitae' as 'CV' doesn't come up in title searches?

I really like this layout. Did you borrow it from somewhere or is it your own work?

e : I don't think I can change the thread title, no. Think a mod needs to do it.