C.V help

[Mp4]

Hi all,

Well this is my shambles CV

Atm I'm currently off work as I have had knee operation ill be off for another 3-4 months yet. When i do go back i shall be going back part time as i want to do a photography course at college.

I would like to try and find another company to work for in retail(all food retailers are the same imo but there isnt anyway of going up the ladder at my current store) or IT.
I finished college in 2004.



This is my current CV (used an online service for the CV around 2yrs ago now - that was recomended via here)



Gareth Slade
address here
Home: tel
Mobile: tel
Email: email

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

I have been working in a food retail setting for 13 years; however, during that time I have been attending college to obtain qualifications in ICT. Also I have gained some practical experience through my college placement. I am now very keen to use my skills and training in an IT environment.

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

 Installing and Configuring Networked Hardware and Software, and Operating Systems
 Repair Centre Procedures and Equipment/System Maintenance
 Using the Internet / Virus Removal / Firewalls / Anti-Spyware / Wireless Security
 Website Design / Basic HTML / Dreamweaver

CAREER SUMMARY

1998-2009 Scratch Baker, J Sainsbury’s plc

I began this job after I left school and continued part time whist I attended full time college. Since 2005 I have been a full time member of staff.


• Working on own initiative and as part of a team to ensure that the highest standards of customer service are delivered at all times
• Monitoring and controlling stock levels on the shop floor, replenishing shelves and checking dates on product
• Implementing price reductions having produced accurate forecasts of price reductions based on stock which may not sell whilst ensuring minimal loss to the store
• Adhering to company policies and procedures when arranging for the clearing and disposal of product which has not sold or is out of date
• The making of Sainsbury’s bread products , within time management & sales figures

WORK EXPERIENCE

 Undertaking a work placement in a PC repair shop gaining invaluable and extensive experience in diagnosing and repairing faults
 Assisting with the design and setup of a website for an Eastbourne hotel as well as installing a new computer system(s) and maintaining high standard of customer support.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

City & Guilds: Level III Advanced Diploma for I.T. Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) (Oct 2004)
Level II Diploma for I.T. Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) (July 2003)
Level II Diploma for I.T. Users (July 2003)
Diploma of Vocational Education
GNVQ: Information & Communication Technology
7 GCSEs: Including English and Mathematics

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Vocational Multi Skills Certificate
 Self Management and Development  Numeracy
 Personal Health, Hygiene, Safety & Security  Communication(Email,VOIP,Forums)
 Working Relationships  Introducing to Word Processing(MS word)
 Information Technology  Introduction to Spreadsheets(MS Excel)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Driving Licence: Full/Clean
Health: Excellent; non-smoker
Interests include: Computing, Online Gaming, Running, F1 Racing, Space Exploration and Technology

 

[Mp4]

- No need to say what you have done in the past 13 years. They'll know this by looking at your CV. You need to concentrate on what you have learnt at college so speak more about that and especially the placement - very important bit.

- Perhaps change the summary about Sainsburys. Make it bolder and show that because you were very good at what you did, you stayed on and started at the bottom to move up a bit. Well, did you move up a bit or stay in the same role? 13 years is a long time!






Edit: It sounds like you were in stock take. Perhaps talk about the software a little bit and the PDAs you used. That is the most "relevenat" bit of your food history - the computer side and you were in it.

Thanks SideWinder,

Well i started work for them in 98(on checkouts for 6-7 years) I was part time while i was at college doing computer studies etc. 2004-2005 ish i went full time.

I moved to fresh foods and was in this role for 2-3 years and was asked to do code checking I had to use the sainsburys secure stock loss system to print off a list that tells me roughly what needed to be checked and reduced. Id then go round every day isles by isles and check for dates for the day (which had to be reduced) and advanced dates which had to be monitored if they didnt all sell then they had to be reduced in advance.

Id then have to check long life items. Egg's & whatnot. & then in 2008 i was asked to do stock loss on Produce which i did over an xmas period for around 9 months. I then went back to Fresh foods for a short period (2 weeks) before moving to the bakery to become a Baker which is where i stand now. But i have no idea what is avaliable to me when i go back as of yet.

Since i finished college in 2004 , i find it hard to get in the mood for learning new things at home as i lack a lot of motivation at the moment.

 

[Mp4]

lol sorry to confuse you.

Thought id give you more insight to my life at sains

 

[Mp4]

-General observation: It seems to be over 5 years since you took your qualifications, as a prospective employer I would be asking why it has taken so long for you to make the move into IT (so have an answer ready for this question and also stress what you have done in recent years to keep your skills up to date). If your professional training was more recent, put some dates on it to give the impression that you have been steadily developing and improving yourself over the intervening years.

Well i have no answer for why its taken so long to get in to IT. I have never had an oppertunity to do so. My quallifications these days mean nothing its all A+ etc now. I've helped various people with computer issues but that is it ive not really gained done anything since college.



I have Refrances on seprate A4 paper which i can give if they ask for them (i ushally wright - ref on request)

 

[Mp4]

Anyway going back to the OP you say when you return to work you are looking at retail or IT, do you have any preference (guessing the latter)?

Thanks for that HangTime,

I am Still at work (Food retail with Sainsburys) but have been off since 25th Dec 2009 due to a knee dislocation / operation. I am looking for another retail role or somewhere to move up the ladder etc. If i can get my foot in the door with IT with a junior role id be happy as anything

 

[Mp4]

Ah okay. I thought it was illegal to not provide a reference?

It's illegal for anyone to give a BAD ref i think & not to give one

 

[Mp4]

Finding it hard to write this C.V malarkie been trying to get an idea via other CV posts on ocuk but most links are dead etc
Can anyone post there own (or email) to give me an idea what to write

 

[Mp4]

Well i hope this is better from before. hated to try and write in 3rd person! its still on 1 page atm too


PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Gareth is a very hardworking and motivated individual. He has exceptional customer skills via his current job role. Gareth spent four years at college studying for computer support skills and has gained a level 3 in hardware and software maintenance and has helped a few hotels with computer systems and websites he is very keen on finding a junior role within IT.

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS

 Installing and Configuring Networked Hardware and Software, and Operating Systems
 Repair Centre Procedures and Equipment/System Maintenance
 Using the Internet / Virus Removal / Firewalls / Anti-Spyware / Wireless Security
 Website Design / HTML / Dreamweaver

WORK EXPERIENCE

 Undertaking a work placement in a PC repair shop gaining invaluable and extensive experience in diagnosing and repairing faults
 Assisting with the design and setup of a website for an Eastbourne hotel as well as installing a new computer system(s) and maintaining high standard of customer support.

CAREER SUMMARY

1998-2009 Scratch Baker, J Sainsbury’s plc

I began this job after I left school and continued part time whist I attended full time college. Since 2005 I have been a full time member of staff.


• Working on own initiative and as part of a team to ensure that the highest standards of customer service are delivered at all times
• Monitoring and controlling stock levels on the shop floor, replenishing shelves and checking dates on product
• Implementing price reductions having produced accurate forecasts of price reductions based on stock which may not sell whilst ensuring minimal loss to the store
• Adhering to company policies and procedures when arranging for the clearing and disposal of product which has not sold or is out of date
• The making of Sainsbury’s bread products , within time management & sales figures

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

City & Guilds: Level III Advanced Diploma for I.T. Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) (Oct 2004)
Level II Diploma for I.T. Practitioners (ICT Systems Support) (July 2003)
Level II Diploma for I.T. Users (July 2003)
Diploma of Vocational Education
GNVQ: Information & Communication Technology
7 GCSEs: Including English and Mathematics

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Vocational Multi Skills Certificate
 Self Management and Development  Numeracy
 Personal Health, Hygiene, Safety & Security  Communication(Email,VOIP,Forums)
 Working Relationships  Introduction to Word Processing (MS Word)
 Information Technology  Introduction to Spreadsheets(MS Excel)

PERSONAL DETAILS

Driving Licence: Full/Clean

Interests: I enjoy watching Formula One with a passion, I support McLaren as they know how to work as a team and they also have the best British drivers in the country. My other past times are listening to music and helping people & family with computer issues. I like to venture out with my camera and try to perfect my photography skills as much as possible.

 

[Mp4]

You really can't type in 3rd person can you? (See 'Interests').

I'm actually confused why it even needs to be in 3rd person. Absolutely nothing wrong with writing it in 1st person. After all, i am selling myself. Not asking someone else to write about me.

ill try again soon ..lol been googling too much i think on 1st vs 3rd etc. But yeah i still don't get why some employers like it 3rd person

EDIT:

Interests: Gareth enjoys watching Formula One with a passion, he supports McLaren as they know how to work as a team and they also have the best British drivers in the country. His other past times are listening to music and helping people & family with computer issues. He also likes to venture out with my camera and try to perfect my photography skills as much as possible.

 

[Mp4]

"I began this job after I left school and continued part time whist I attended full time college. Since 2005 I have been a full time member of staff."

As well ^.

Cheers SideWinder forgot about that

Gareth began this job after he left school and continued part time whist he attended full time college.
Since 2005 Gareth has been a full time member of staff and has carried out various rolls within the company.

 

[Mp4]

Please don't write your CV in third person. It is strange and disturbing.

I know i hate it also. But if it gets me an interview or something ill be happy

How many of you have your C.V in 3rd person?

What do you think of the c.v now SideWinder?