will_doyle
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Thanks
I didn't work for Sky Craig
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Jake
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spell checker on that mate. Never seen one like that before looks like youre trying too hard
[Edited on 23-01-2010 by jake]
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Cosmo
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You sure you got a C in English?
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will_doyle
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quote: Originally posted by Cosmo
You sure you got a C in English?
Yes
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Pop
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In my opinion it is difficult to read as the information is all over the place.
Have you thought of doing it black and white?
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Pop
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I'd also get rid of the "Student" bit in the title as you state in your CV that you are still at school.
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Pop
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Spelling mistakes need changing as well.
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C2RL R
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you've spelt college with three L's you belllend.
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Pop
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quote: Originally posted by C2RL R
you've spelt college with three L's you belllend.
Also serving and community
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jay2907
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quote: Originally posted by jake
spell checker on that mate. Never seen one like that before looks like youre trying too hard
[Edited on 23-01-2010 by jake]
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Lynny
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Need more information about what you've done in previous jobs
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LukeD
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i think thats pretty good actually. and keep the colour as it will get thier attention instead of the boring black and white schemes that are the norm.
Just sort out spelling and delete the student bit at the top. wouldnt really go into too much detail about past jobs etc personally as your not really going to be going for the professional jobs at the moment so just best keep it simple and precise like it is.
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Whittie
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Good idea to attempt something different.
In my honest opinion though, it's like you're worried that your CV can't be two pages or more long and you've crammed it all in.
I think it'd be better over two pages, with information readable from left to right (Across the whole page). Spell check it though as there's a couple of errors.
For your interests, go into a little more detail, example "I enjoy photography, I go on various days out in my spare time to places such as... blah blah". "I enjoy playing about with my car, going to car shows etc etc..."
As for your previous job history, you'll be needing to write a line or two about your duties, what you did etc. If possible why you left also.
You also need some referenes on there, so employer's can do a check on you to see if you're genuine. These cannot be family or close friends.
Hope this helped.
[Edited on 23-01-2010 by Whittie]
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Cosmo
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Whittie has it covered, you def need more info on there, and you need to make it easier to read.
I dont agree you need references on there though, personally Id just say they are available upon request. Potential employers legally cant contact them (even if they are on the CV) without you giving permission, so makes little difference if they are there or not. Also allows you to give them ones you think will be more specific to the job you're applying for.
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Whittie
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quote: Originally posted by Cosmo
Whittie has it covered, you def need more info on there, and you need to make it easier to read.
I dont agree you need references on there though, personally Id just say they are available upon request. Potential employers legally cant contact them (even if they are on the CV) without you giving permission, so makes little difference if they are there or not. Also allows you to give them ones you think will be more specific to the job you're applying for.
Yeah, it's no biggie if it's not there. It just speeds the process up I guess.
When you go to apply for jobs, go into these places in person, don't just email them.
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DaveyLC
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quote: Originally posted by jake
looks like youre trying too hard
Too hard? I was thinking completely the opposite!
You need to talk about your skills more and big yourself up. Also delve a little deeper into your interests and make it relevant.
[Edited on 23-01-2010 by DaveyLC]
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Dom
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Could try designing something yourself rather than nabbing the design from Smashing Magazine - >HERE< and >HERE<
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will_doyle
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I just didn't want a boring black and white C.V.
Yeah, spelling needs to be sorted, and ill try and add some more info.
And Dom, I liked that C.V, nothing wrong with copying it mate
Thanks for the feedback
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Carl
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Too much wasted space. Personally I wouldn't have marital status on and stuff like that, it isn't relevent.
You also need stuff around what skills you posses rather than just a list of where you worked. This depends on what job or wwhere the CV is going, Generic CV's that you hand out to everyone are pretty much useless.
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Jay
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quote: Originally posted by Dom
Could try designing something yourself rather than nabbing the design from Smashing Magazine - >HERE< and >HERE<
Haha caught out you prick
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will_doyle
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quote: Originally posted by JayM
quote: Originally posted by Dom
Could try designing something yourself rather than nabbing the design from Smashing Magazine - >HERE< and >HERE<
Haha caught out you prick
How did he catch me out?
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Tom G
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quote: Originally posted by JayM
quote: Originally posted by Dom
Could try designing something yourself rather than nabbing the design from Smashing Magazine - >HERE< and >HERE<
Haha caught out you prick
Not really! I can't see a problem of copying a layout of a C.V.?
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AlunJ
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seeing as most people copy the ones included in microsoft word etc
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deano87
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Not sure if it has been said before, but because you don't have a prolonged and successful employment history, your CV should be skills based, not job based.
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Bart
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tbh, you could talk about your personality, particular good points and a couple of bad.
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