My 1st ever C.V

Alphington · 2 Oct 2011 at 17:40

I am currently bored of my job, working at Mcdonalds, and want to try something new. But dont have a clue. I suppose the first step it to make a CV.

This is my first ever as the job I have applied for before didnt need one.

I no its bad, but English aint my strong point. So any advice / feedback will be appreciated

ash_scotland88 · 2 Oct 2011 at 17:45

My only thing is put your current job first and work backwards.

From a design point of view rather bland and a lot of white space.

rexehuk · 2 Oct 2011 at 17:47

No need to say what you got for each GCSE, if they want to know they will ask.

In your situation it's probably best you leave it as

7 GCSEs A-C

You also need a statement at the top of your CV which is a sort of persona about what you are looking to do in the job market.

E.G.

Young motivated laddo looking for roles within the porn industry. Previously had experienced in fluffer roles and wish to move onto bigger things (pun intended). Looking for porn roles within the London area unless it involves giant orgies in which case I'll be prepared to travel.

ashrobbo · 2 Oct 2011 at 17:53

I would put your grades tbh, sort out your line spacing, its off between your GCSE and A level.

Try to fill your 2nd page, if you actually put the names and addresses of your refernces it might help fill it.

Your name at the top and contact details might also be a good start

rexehuk · 2 Oct 2011 at 17:58

What's with the multiple CV threads btw... Could you not have just posted in your existing?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18322810

Delvis · 2 Oct 2011 at 17:59

ashrobbo said:
I would put your grades tbh, sort out your line spacing, its off between your GCSE and A level.

Try to fill your 2nd page, if you actually put the names and addresses of your refernces it might help fill it.

Your name at the top and contact details might also be a good start

Its hard really...most would say dont put your grades...but if the OP doesn't have any experience to work on then I presume it would be better to list his grades?

V4NT0M · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:01

rexehuk said:
7 GCSEs A-C

Personally I find it better to put:

7 GCSEs A-C, including English and Mathematics.

The only two they are interested in.

flibbage0 · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:03

Delvis said:
Its hard really...most would say dont put your grades...but if the OP doesn't have any experience to work on then I presume it would be better to list his grades?

I would say so, if you have little or no experience (like me) teachers/career advisors always told us to state our GCSE grades and A level (if applicable)

J.B · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:09

euro_scene is that you?
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=15498500

Hyburnate · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:10

DAMN, can't find it, but I remember AGES ago when I hadn't signed up, Spie posted about a CV xD -cues spie to post a link-

rexehuk · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:12

J.B said:
euro_scene is that you?
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=15498500

Rotf. Rumbled?

snowball1 · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:13

Future employer doesn't care if you want to capture memorable moments through the lens!

Thats not the full cv is it?

Howling · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:13

As people have said, don't list your qualifications, simply 7 GCSE A-C will be much better. You don't want your qualifications at the top of CV either, you have to think "what will my prospective employer think while reading this". They likely get plenty of CVs, can you imagine how tiring it is trying to read through them all? So they'll glance over it, maybe read the top of it -- so that's where you need to grab their attention, and unfortunately 7 GCSEs isn't going to impress them. You need a statement like rexe's, that does 2 things - let's the employer know you have a clear goal and you sell yourself.
Then you want to put any relevent experience or qualifications that would make you suitable for the role.
Then the irrelevent boring stuff.

That's my take on it anyway

scrlk · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:13

J.B said:
euro_scene is that you?
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?p=15498500

lololololol.

J.B · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:16

rexehuk said:
Rotf. Rumbled?

Vinni3 @H|H said:
lololololol.

After looking at more of euro_scenes post history I'm willing to wager a steak dinner on it.

mattyfez · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:22

As saId, you need a personal statement in thete that says a bit about what you do, what you offer and what your looking for.

Your interests should be bullet points rather than some schpiel about you photography style etc.

Your experience shop be better defined, by job title, rather than just experience.

flibbage0 · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:26

Also write a cover letter, a few lines about why you are applying for the job and where you found it and etc.

gambitt · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:31

Alphington said:
I am currently bored of my job, working at Mcdonalds, and want to try something new. But dont have a clue. I suppose the first step it to make a CV.

This is my first ever as the job I have applied for before didnt need one.

I no its bad, but English aint my strong point. So any advice / feedback will be appreciated

My advice would be learn how to read and write English... or at least learn how to turn on your spell checker. Without wanting to be discourteous, McDonalds or a supermarket is probably the best you can hope for without making some serious changes (such as going back to school).

JaFFa · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:39

delete 'personal details' and put your name on it

yhack · 2 Oct 2011 at 18:40

Don't put all that crap about the GCSEs you did, just write something like "7 GCSEs including Maths and English."