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What's your CV like? How is it presented? What sections are there in it? How long is it? I'm just wondering, because I'm currently redoing my 'real job' CV, so I wanted to see what everyone else does.
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Also have a read through some of the articles about what you should and shouldnt include. Good Luck :thumb:
I do mine the opposite - Profile and Key Skills on the first page and work experience and qualifications on the second. Namely because my work experience wasn't that vast, nor were my qualifications anything to shout about (although I don't put the grades on my CV) - the first part (about my proven skills) usually hooks them in enough to be interested in me and not be put off about my lack of experience.
I'll see if I can find a copy..
I would say try and put as little as possible on without missing out anything important. If an employer has to wade through too much writing, they'll just toss it to one side.
Also as for order, I'd agree with Crystal Tipps and go with whatever is your strongest asset first. Mine goes: personal info, work history, skills, education, references. Generally if you've been out of education for more than a couple of years, your experience will be speaking louder than your qualifications. If you've recently left (and your grades are good!) put them first.
I have a 'master' CV saved, which I tinker with and fine-tune for each different job I apply for. Saves a lot of time.
I work in HR and was talking to one of our HR Officers (the ones who decide who to interview) about putting hobbies on a CV...
We both said we don't bother putting "hobbies" on because we literally don't have any that would bring anything to a job - ie, yeah we both like shopping and occasionally swimming, but where's that going to get us in a job.
However, if you do something that demonstrates a particular skill - ie playing a team sport shows teamwork; leading a Brownies group shows leadership and responsibility - then put it on your CV. But don't claim to do something you don't do, because if you've said it'll bring something to your job role, you will be asked about it at an interview!
Date of Birth
Unles sthe job is age specific (which is illegal in most cases) then this is irrelevant and can only be used against you.
Driving Licence
Again, only include if the job requires it. Otherwise it isn't relevant.
References
You should never offer these unless specifically asked for them, again they are not relevant.
Otherwise the list you gave is pretty much what I like to see. Make sure your personal profile is at the top and remember that most people will not read past the first few lines of the whole CV if you don't grab their attention.
And for God's sake, please don't put "Curriculm Vitae" (or worse "CV" at the top because it's insulting. Most boses know what the document is.
Indeed, I would disagree with whoever said that. Personally I like it if it is in a clear fronted folder and over two pages because it shows good presentation skills and that means that the person is likely to take some pride in the standard of their work...
Although having seen a few films recently...
That's more an application form thing, or the covering letter. It's not relevant for a CV. remember the CV is your advert so should only be facts about your capabilities.
I mean you don't see an advert for Dyson saying "It's okay I suppose but a bit unreliable and likely to break down when you want the place clean because the in-laws are coming round for dinner and they've never really like you. besides that lady before you had one before and thought it was crap which is why she walked past this one"... What you get is "this product is great"
Mine is pretty simple really, education history (don't put on my Standard Grades now, just give a summary of what my Highers were), and I just blag stuff about my employment history, I maybe haven't done the most amazing high powered jobs but I think I'm good at selling myself, especially when it comes to any actual interview.
Have to say, I've neevr really been inclined to add anything about my hobbies or anything?
Or I could read that as "inability to self motivate".
Indeed. Why do I care if an applicant like reading and music?
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Personal Profile:
A highly motivated and professional person, excellent sense of humour with a range of experiences from private day nurseries, a youth club, family centre and schools across the West Midlands region and extensive training in the Early Years (ages 0-8). Having recently qualified as an early years specialist teacher at Masters Level.
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Driving License: Full clean, UK.
Health: Non- smoker.
References: Available on request.
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