Is my C.V really that bad?
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I would use a better template/layout.
Start with a personal profile at the top: what you're about (experiences), good qualities, and where you're heading. ****** sell yourself man!
I would have the headings in this order myself:
Profile
Experience (work)
Education
Skills
Interests
I wouldn't say being punctual is a skill (more a personal quality) nor: 'Worked well in a team of six getting the course prepared for the golfers and also getting on with my own assigned tasks throughout the day.' These are not skills. Being an effective teamworker is, or being able to work well on your own.
With your work experiences, perhaps add a mini-profile at the start of each one to introduce your roles and responsibilities, then perhaps include specifics and achievements in that role underneath.
Lastly, talk with some passion about your interests rather than just bullet point them
This.
Mine is identical to this description, works very well. Only applied for 4 jobs this year, got 3 interviews back
Your a web designer with the name Robert Macintosh!? Is that your stage name
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I removed them because I don't want to give out my details on a forum.
Obviously where it says things like <Company Here> it says the actual company on my C.V, just edited out for this.
Thanks for the other tips guys, clearly it needs a lot of work.
I removed them because I don't want to give out my details on a forum.
Obviously where it says things like <Company Here> it says the actual company on my C.V, just edited out for this.
Thanks for the other tips guys, clearly it needs a lot of work.
Yep. What have employers said when you've called them for feedback?
I removed them because I don't want to give out my details on a forum.
Obviously where it says things like <Company Here> it says the actual company on my C.V, just edited out for this.
Thanks for the other tips guys, clearly it needs a lot of work.
He was joking.
At least I hope he was!
I would use a better template/layout.
Start with a personal profile at the top: what you're about (experiences), good qualities, and where you're heading. ****** sell yourself man!
I would have the headings in this order myself:
Profile
Experience (work)
Education
Skills
Interests
Lastly, talk with some passion about your interests rather than just bullet point them
+1
I have mine laid out differently though
Profile
Education
Skills
Experience (work)
Interests
Top 3 take up a page, page 2 is with the others.
The layout is clear, the font is clear and perfectly readable. Previous Jobs etc etc in bold.
I think my name is the biggest thing on my CV tbh. No chance of forgetting me.
As already said, make sure you have no typo's. It's clear and has all the info an employer needs and wants to see.
You need to put more in the opening profile, and state what you're after - you're after a part time job so state that and put why. Your Work Experience should then be next, employers are most interested in this so it should be one of the first things they see, followed by key skills, followed by qualifications. Needless to say, your interests needs more info too. Try and group them and write in prose rather than list. And what about music - do you enjoy listening/going to see bands? Try and elaborate this, because to me it seems as though you're rather dull by reading this
As mentioned, the grammar could do with some work.
As mentioned, the grammar could do with some work.
Excellent, they will be a really useful guide. Cheers.
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I disagree. Don't put this in your CV profile, but perhaps in your cover letter.
Profile should talk generally about you, but tweak it as per the job you're applying for (but don't refer to it directly).
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Some dont even look at CV's where I work you have to use an application form the CV isnt considered at all, I bin it without even reading it as I cannot score against it when marking the forms.
Also yes the market is bad two years ago I was getting 60-70 application forms for a boring paid jobs some departments now are getting 200-400 for 1 job.
Also yes the market is bad two years ago I was getting 60-70 application forms for a boring paid jobs some departments now are getting 200-400 for 1 job.
If that's the case, do I really have any chance at all?
I guess the only way in is knowing someone.
If that's the case, do I really have any chance at all?
I guess the only way in is knowing someone.
I wouldn't say that at all. Keep your chin up and keep applying. Eventually something will crop up. For the likes of the businesses you were talking about though... B&Q, Wicks and all those walking in and speaking to who you need to will produce better results for you. I am pretty sure of that.
Remember to always keep in mind the kinds of people you are dealing with though. A business like B&Q couldn't care less if you like to play PC Games or build computers. Personally I would take PC Gaming off of the CV as for reasons good or bad people seem to stereotype what its all about.
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If you're certain I might give that a go instead then.
What would I need to take with me if I go in and ask, my C.V and a cover letter? Also do I ask for the manager or just ask for an application form from an assistant?
It's worth a go, take your cv with you and ask if they have any vacancies. If they say yes ask to speak with the person that deals with recruitment. Both mates of mine that work for hardware retailers literally walked in off the street and started the next day.