CV - Would appreciate comments.

Brizzles · 26 Sep 2006 at 13:53

Sorry, another CV help post.

As there is a wealth of knowledgable CV critics ( constructive ) here, I would appreciate your time and comments on mine.

A simple one page CV
( plus a rough covering letter/application form information to be included when required)

CV

Many Thanks,

Mark

Brizzles · 26 Sep 2006 at 14:00

PeterNem said:
Thought I'd let you know that I've you highlighted something black, people can just as easilly unhighlight it - you might want to reupload with your details removed.

Thanks, I've changed it.

Brizzles · 26 Sep 2006 at 18:50

Townlea said:
I would spread the CV out mate - you've crammed it onto one page

Thanks, slight changes here:

CV

Should I include D.O.B ?

Any more advice welcome.

Mark

Brizzles · 26 Sep 2006 at 19:27

AcidHell2 said:
What job are you applying for specifically what does it require.

Customer care / general office based work. So, good with people and admin. competent.

Will adapt it to suit a specific job as and when it's required.

I'm looking for something that looks and sounds O.K.

Despite being 39, this is the first CV i've ever had to write.

Brizzles · 26 Sep 2006 at 19:44

loopstah said:
Isn't it usual to put your skills at the end of the CV, as most people are more interested in your qualifications.

Hence my posting for advice.

This CV has been created with the input of those wonderful people at JobCentre Plus. It's what they refer to as a " Skills Based " CV.

Version 3;

CV

Mark

Brizzles · 26 Sep 2006 at 21:10

triggerthat said:
Google 'CV Store'.

Thanks, have just emailed them for some info

Brizzles · 26 Sep 2006 at 21:35

tenchi-fan said:
I usually start with Education/Qualifications, THEN employment history, THEN skills
I looked at your latest draft... it seems perfect. IMO including your contact details all centred under your name like that (so it looks like a letter head) is a bit ugly.

Will work on the "ugly " header

Should i list my 2 referees ( i.e name, company, address etc ) or just leave as " references can be provided.............. "

Thank to everyone so far

Mark

Brizzles · 26 Sep 2006 at 21:51

( I knew 2 Kelvins from skittles ( 1 from Pill and 1 from Portishead (a footballer))

Version 4:

CV

Mark

Brizzles · 26 Sep 2006 at 21:58

AcidHell2 said:
Looks good to me .

remember to tailor it to the job though. Most people seem to think one cv fits all. I have about 6 different basic CV's which can then be tailored for different job areas.

This is the general CV for the jobs i'm looking at currently, but as you say i will tweak it to favour the type of work.

Thanks for the input.

Brizzles · 27 Sep 2006 at 18:32

Townlea said:
Much better - Your CV looks a lot more appealing to the eye due to it being spread out

I agree, thanks for your help.

Brizzles · 27 Sep 2006 at 18:52

Arcade Fire said:
Is 'skittles' the same as ten pin bowling? If so, I'd call it ten pin bowling instead, as it sounds a bit less juvenile.

Ignorance is bliss

Skittles is very competitvie in these parts of the world.

Large quantities of Ale, and more skill involved than 10 pin ( The balls fit between the gaps in the pins, for a start ).

Serious stuff.

( And the occasional fisty cuffs. )

Mark