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Posted by haynesycop
Hi everyone

I am looking for a new job and will be spending today typing out a new cv

I would like it to be really good so i am wondering what would be the best things to write in it

What would you start with?

Which is the best fonts to use?

Any tips/hints are greatly appreciated

Thanks


Posted by absinthebri
Here's a pile of templates for "Word".

http://office.microsoft.com/e[....]QZ%2CRC%2CTC%2CXT&Query=resume

Keep it simple. Use a plain font (arial, Times New Roman). Check all your spelling and grammar.


Posted by batesie
simple is good, Word has templates
http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/templates/CT010317021033.aspx
job specific ones too.

Posted by haynesycop
Thank you

I just want to get this perfect

I dont want to rush it and end up getting nowhere



Posted by absinthebri
Quote:

On 2005-07-11 11:39:43, miss copperfield wrote:
Thank you

I just want to get this perfect

I dont want to rush it and end up getting nowhere





I'm sure a few of us would be happy to check your work for you.

Remember to put in what is relevant and not put in too much that is not.

Remember to use a British English spell-checker (my "Word" often swithches to US English!).


Posted by haynesycop
Thanks

I will be applying to loads of places, so i am not sure whether i should use the same cv for all of them

I will be targeting banks and mobile phone shops first

It is the first part i am bothered about, skills.

Should i just make a list like:

- punctuality
- team player

etc etc

and i want to get my objective spot on

Posted by absinthebri
Have you made a list of your skills, qualities and qualifications? Write *everything* down. You can tidy it up and edit it later.

The most important bit of a CV is *you*; the presentation can be worked on later.


Posted by haynesycop
You are right

It is knowing what to include

My mind has gone blank i am trying to think of qualities (i do have some honestly )



Posted by DJcreamz
Use arial as the font, people want to be able to read it easily, we use arial in litriture which is directed at old people as it is easy to read.

Posted by absinthebri
Quote:

On 2005-07-11 11:56:39, miss copperfield wrote:
You are right

It is knowing what to include

My mind has gone blank i am trying to think of qualities (i do have some honestly )





Here's a simple template:

http://www.polyjobs.co.uk/cvtemplate1.html

I personally don't like including things like "Hobbies" but think of it as a springboard. Do you have a hobby that needs a lot of organising, patience, concentration, team-work? Mention it and make sure you mention the associated skill.


Posted by paulbang
@miss

also dont forget to SMILE - 100watts or more - too much can cause some people to bleach lol

and dont lie in the "hobbies" section . . . . The truth will be found out sooner or later

Posted by Gigs
CV's to a degree are all about constructive lying. "Able to self manage" = can work alone in the office when everyones gone for drinks leaving me with all the work.

But as per most of the above, put absolutely everything in.

Put in things like products you're trained up with if you've been trained to use programs/products in particular at all. Some companies use particular systems and if they see you already have experience there then its a plus.

As long as it gets you the interview in the end.

I don't go in much for the hobbies part, but skills etc I try to put as much into.


Posted by zMastaa
o_O i have been handed my c.v. to places all week to spice it up i put this at the top

http://img218.echo.cx/img218/3636/curriculum4mo.png

if u need diff colours just say

Posted by djpowelly
Also, put everything down that you won @ school or college down etc, it can all help!

Posted by Jools
Yep, those "Cycling Proficiency Test" and "50m Breast Stroke" awards really get you noticed!

Posted by DJcreamz
if i recieved a CV with the word "breast" in it i would hire the person stright away

Posted by amnesia
i use a word template to be honest

in CV's company's want to see that you are well rounded. You have a social life and you are worker.

For example, I mention that some of the activities that I used to do included, chess and horseback riding, then I mention my hobbies are webscripting, computer graphics, and blading.

It shows you have elegance and you enjoy doing something modern with a twist

Posted by mince-inside
@thecopperfield, as an employer I'd say no more than 3 pages (ideal 2) for the CV, use the covering letter to sell yourself. When I have loads of CVs to go though I have to be ruthless - I discard CVs on poor covering letter without even getting to the CV!
I then grade on sex and age (just kidding )
Section your CV with your personal details 1st, then education, then employment and finally skills/hobbies/interests and DONT LIE
I always start on my interview by chatting about hobbies to break the ice and calm the young lass's (opps I mean interviewee) nerves. Someone once noted they enjoyed going to concerts and I asked them which one did they go to last and they put their hands up and said "you got me, I've never been to a concert"...
Anyway good luck and dress smart - not too tarty as it doesn't go down well with the existing female staff.



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