Could you please take a look at my CV?

DarkShadow · 26 Jul 2006 at 01:11

It's that time of the year again, It's time to go job hunting and I'd be greatful if anyone could take a look at my CV and give me some feedback and suggestions.

Thanks

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Carl · 26 Jul 2006 at 01:20

Im no CV agent, but i like the layout. Feels like it missing something though, couldn't say what exactly.

Rotty · 26 Jul 2006 at 01:22

I would add something along the lines of "key achievements"

freshy · 26 Jul 2006 at 01:25

at your age it should def be only one page

too many interests listed

general grammar mistakes - i was given a vast role OF the business - perhaps within? what makes the role vast exactly?

you use capital letters in the middle of lines!

sort out the order of things also

education - include years

about myself - bit lame - good idea - maybe call profile and shorten - cut out things like i describe myself....

Fantom · 26 Jul 2006 at 01:25

The grammar aint to hot must be said sorry

freshy · 26 Jul 2006 at 01:25

Rotty said:
I would add something along the lines of "key achievements"

absolutely - achievements and key competencies

freshy · 26 Jul 2006 at 01:26

L337 LooX said:
The grammar aint to hot must be said sorry

too - lol!

Fantom · 26 Jul 2006 at 01:27

freshy said:
too - lol!

lol but this "aint" a CV is it

btw: do as I say, not as i do

freshy · 26 Jul 2006 at 01:29

worth noting you should tailor your cv to the specific job - maybe not so important for a youngster however, still important

fonzee · 26 Jul 2006 at 01:41

it isnt great tbh... do a search on here for other cv related threads and look at some of the examples other people have posted up.

mks2005 · 26 Jul 2006 at 02:10

not too fond of the line:

"I have great communication skills in both physical and oral contact." Sounds a bit weird to me.

Conanius · 26 Jul 2006 at 07:19

maybe its just me, but it just looks really padded out, and after reading it im gobsmacked that it lasted 2 pages....

not trying to be harsh, but its just how I feel....

Matthew-1985 · 26 Jul 2006 at 07:25

How do you get CCCC in GCSE IT? :confused:

Windle · 26 Jul 2006 at 07:36

What type of job are you going for? That's maybe borderline acceptable for applying to McDonalds but if it's any type of serious job it would need a lot of work.

Samtheman1k · 26 Jul 2006 at 09:53

It's too spacious. You can easily condense that onto one page.

booyaka · 26 Jul 2006 at 10:28

Samtheman1k said:
It's too spacious. You can easily condense that onto one page.

agreed - looks very average - condense it into one page. don;t cram it in but that way it is laid out doesn't look good.

jpmonkey69 · 26 Jul 2006 at 10:34

Matthew-1985 said:
How do you get CCCC in GCSE IT?

A C in Coursework, and a C in C

johnson · 26 Jul 2006 at 10:38

Id hire you becauase you like boxing.

Samtheman1k · 26 Jul 2006 at 10:48

Is it a good thing to mention boxing so much? You might come across as a bit of a thug...

Depends on the type of jobs you are applying for of course....

BoomAM · 26 Jul 2006 at 10:52

Matthew-1985 said:
How do you get CCCC in GCSE IT?

I dont know about him, but when i did my GSCEs i got 4 grades for it. GNVQ at my old school classed as 4 GCSEs.

The CV doesnt look 'too' bad.
I wouldnt personally have the sentance or so describing your jobs, just the bullet points would do.
You dont really need to list your GCSEs, just a sentace saying i have 'x amount at grade x, including maths, english, science & IT' would do imo.
Also, try and sum up your college courses with bullet points.
For example, IT: list some of the things you did in it that would be applicable to the job your applying for (changing it for whatever job your applying for). So if your applying for a programming job, list what languages and programming methodologies you can use.
For any of the bulleted sections, you dont need everything listed, nor do you need loads of details. Short & to the point.

Hope that helps.