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What to write on a cv and the best layouts/fonts |
haynesycop
Joined: Mar 10, 2004
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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
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absinthebri
Joined: Feb 11, 2004
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From: London, UK
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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.
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batesie
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simple is good, Word has templates
http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/templates/CT010317021033.aspx
job specific ones too.
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haynesycop
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Thank you 
I just want to get this perfect
I dont want to rush it and end up getting nowhere
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absinthebri
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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
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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!).
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haynesycop
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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
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absinthebri
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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.
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haynesycop
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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  )
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DJcreamz
Joined: Jul 09, 2004
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From: Luton / UK
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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.
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absinthebri
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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 )
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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.
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paulbang
Joined: Apr 01, 2005
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From: Bangalore - starry eyed surpri
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@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
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Gigs
Joined: Jan 19, 2004
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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.
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zMastaa
Joined: Jan 16, 2004
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From: Manchester, UK
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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
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djpowelly
Joined: Jun 07, 2003
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Also, put everything down that you won @ school or college down etc, it can all help!
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Jools
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Yep, those "Cycling Proficiency Test" and "50m Breast Stroke" awards really get you noticed!
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