CV Layout - What do you use?

Prophet · 13 Feb 2013 at 11:55

I need to rewrite my CV as I'm getting mixed feedback about the layout of the one I currently use.

I would like one which is suited to IT contracting but interested to see what people are using in general.

What style are you using and are you getting positive feedback etc?

Morba · 13 Feb 2013 at 11:59

Post your CV for us to have a look at

tom_nieto · 13 Feb 2013 at 12:04

Always use comic sans.

Sash · 13 Feb 2013 at 12:07

tom_nieto said:
Always use comic sans.

I like to use a different font for every section, it shows off my computer skills.

tom_nieto · 13 Feb 2013 at 12:12

Sash said:
I like to use a different font for every section, it shows off my computer skills.

Underline the title in red to show you're serious about the position.

Doomedspeed · 13 Feb 2013 at 12:22

I find writing my CV by hand, using cut out letters from newpapers (and sometimes other magazines) shows my artistic side.

AlbertBarkley · 13 Feb 2013 at 12:22

There are many CV formats. Now it depends upon you that which kind of format you are looking? Banking industry, I,T industry, Accounting Industry, similarly if you want professional CV or any other format?

Morba · 13 Feb 2013 at 12:26

Doomedspeed said:
I find writing my CV by hand, using cut out letters from newpapers (and sometimes other magazines) shows my artistic side.

Good practice for your stalking letters you send to women who wont speak to you, right?

Doomedspeed · 13 Feb 2013 at 12:29

Morba said:
Good practice for your stalking letters you send to women who wont speak to you, right?

No, Just everyday practice. Letters to send to Friends, My nan, the doctor, Annoying celebrities and obviously job applications..

Each letter is personal, which makes it special to the person receiving it. They always scream with delight.

Chris-.- · 13 Feb 2013 at 12:51

Like this, but obviously tweaked towards the job I'm applying for.

cokecan · 13 Feb 2013 at 13:07

Would it be worth changing your name from Chris to Christopher on the CV page to keep consistency throughout?

Rofflay · 13 Feb 2013 at 13:18

Quite a few typos there lad just make sure you get them right in the real one

I always take carful and methodical approaches mainly and you tend you always double up on things like careful and methodical when you can just state you are methodical.

Same with good self motivated no need for the good at all just shorten them a bit and tidy it up.Looks good though!

the_r_sole · 13 Feb 2013 at 13:21

covering letter is just a list of cliches, and sort the spelling out - a sentence about having an eye for detail and methodical approach shouldn't have a spelling mistake in it (there's an e in careful)
the layout doesn't seem that bad tbh, it's a wee bit busy maybe

WillyNelson · 13 Feb 2013 at 13:25

I made my own template about 6 years ago which has since been adopted by other people. Just a clear & simple layout in a Word doc.

TommyV · 13 Feb 2013 at 13:35

Mines simple.

An A4 print of my portrait. Signed personally by myself.

Chris-.- · 13 Feb 2013 at 13:47

Rofflay said:
Quite a few typos there lad just make sure you get them right in the real one

I always take carful and methodical approaches mainly and you tend you always double up on things like careful and methodical when you can just state you are methodical.

Same with good self motivated no need for the good at all just shorten them a bit and tidy it up.Looks good though!

Had like 3 job advisers proof read it, so haven't really myself apart from skimming it, thanks for point it out tho

Adamthegreat984 · 13 Feb 2013 at 13:53

Used to use one of the highest rated templates from the resume section of microshafts website, was told it was too snazzy and scaled it back to be more plain

Prophet · 13 Feb 2013 at 14:58

Morba said:
Post your CV for us to have a look at

I've re-re-tweaked it but I'm still not happy. I think I need to condense my skills and experience although I've gone through it so many times it's just a bunch of words at the moment!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kb4641w8e9rmzmv/CV1.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6j57dkt6p3p8ylf/CV2.png

Appreciate any help/advice/giveusajob etc

Sash · 13 Feb 2013 at 16:00

Orange Peel said:
I've re-re-tweaked it but I'm still not happy. I think I need to condense my skills and experience although I've gone through it so many times it's just a bunch of words at the moment!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/kb4641w8e9rmzmv/CV1.png
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6j57dkt6p3p8ylf/CV2.png

Appreciate any help/advice/giveusajob etc

I only really put the last 5 years of employment/3 jobs on my CV, with one line saying previous experience available on request, adding all the experience on your CV just turns it into a bunch of words that employers may not want to have to read. Thats just my personal thoughts though, those with recruitment powers in their company may see it differently.

Prophet · 13 Feb 2013 at 16:06

Sash said:
I only really put the last 5 years of employment/3 jobs on my CV, with one line saying previous experience available on request, adding all the experience on your CV just turns it into a bunch of words that employers may not want to have to read. Thats just my personal thoughts though, those with recruitment powers in their company may see it differently.

I do agree with you on this. I didn't want to list everything but the feedback I had previously from agents etc said they wanted everything.