Using the MCP Logo

soleside · 10 Oct 2007 at 08:29

Just a quick question.

As I have the MCP logo on my CV am I still required/able to use it on a covering letter?

Trojan · 10 Oct 2007 at 08:49

You can use it on your covering letter if you want, but why bother? I just have the logo on my CV personally.

soleside · 10 Oct 2007 at 09:01

Thanks Trojan, that's what I was thinking but I'm new to this so just wanted to check.

Felix · 10 Oct 2007 at 09:32

Why would you want to put the logo on your CV? Why not just write MCP?

Oblivious · 10 Oct 2007 at 09:33

Eurgh.. Logos on CVs? How terribly tacky. As Felix said; Write it.

Trojan · 10 Oct 2007 at 10:09

Oblivious said:
Eurgh.. Logos on CVs? How terribly tacky. As Felix said; Write it.

The small logo at the top ensures that anyone quickly flicking through a bunch of CVs sees that you're a qualified MCP/MCSA/MCSE/whatever. Tacky? If it lands me an interview then quite frankly I couldn't care less whether some people think so or not.

Admiral Huddy · 10 Oct 2007 at 10:13

I wouldn't use a logo on a CV.. I know you are trying to make it stand out but it's not the right way of doing it. As long as you have all of your credentials on the first page, they will be seen...In most cases.

stoofa · 10 Oct 2007 at 10:29

I use the logo's I'm entitled to use in the footer of my CV and personally feel they look anything but tacky - think it just adds that little bit.
But that of course is just my opinion.

Felix · 10 Oct 2007 at 10:54

Next you are going to say you add a photo of yourself to the front page too!

fonzee · 10 Oct 2007 at 13:37

I use the logos too. It looks professional if placed correctly IMO, however you must do it right.

RumbleBee · 10 Oct 2007 at 13:41

Never heard of a logo on a CV before. I've got an MCP and it's just written on the CV under qualifications