brightonmark1234
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i was just wondering if anyone could look at my cv and tell me what is wrong with it and what i need to change and if you do look at CV's please pm me
cheers
mark
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does anyone on here look at CV's
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The Wizard
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- Jul 2, 2009
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Mark if you are on Facebook have a look for the Brighton youth employability advisors, they will help you with your CV, helped me when I needed it.
brightonmark1234
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okay cheers mate i will look
Stumpy Tim
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I'll take a look again if you like Mark. If you promise not to give me any more Thumbs Down
crabtree seagull
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- Nov 7, 2007
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PM sent
The Bun Elephant
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Mark
What work are you looking at doing ?
I have a lot of construction CV's come across my desk weekly - if its construction I dont mind having a look for you.
What work are you looking at doing ?
I have a lot of construction CV's come across my desk weekly - if its construction I dont mind having a look for you.
StonehamPark
#Brighton-Nil
Your search would have been quicker to complete than your post on here.
Curriculum Vitae
Brian Fantana
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StonehamPark
#Brighton-Nil
What's your CV like?
Never had one.
Blackadder
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Similar to a Résumé.
Talking in double dutch. Forget it.
Lankyseagull
One Step Beyond
Spelling is vital - I often reduce a pile of CV's quickly by removing those with mistakes as I work in a field where accuracy and checking is necessary. If a person can't be bothered to do this with their CV, will they be bothered to do it for the work you are paying them for?
Another tip, if posting a printed copy of your CV, draw attention to it by printing it on a pastel shaded paper - nothing in your face, something subtle, yellow works well. This way it will look different & stand out from the rest that are printed on white paper and is likely to draw curiosity from your potential employer.
Another tip, if posting a printed copy of your CV, draw attention to it by printing it on a pastel shaded paper - nothing in your face, something subtle, yellow works well. This way it will look different & stand out from the rest that are printed on white paper and is likely to draw curiosity from your potential employer.
Rookie
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- Feb 8, 2005
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Shame some HR departments don't look through their job adverts for the same
thedonkeycentrehalf
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- Jul 7, 2003
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A mate of mine always says that your CV should be your best piece of work because it is about the subject you know best - you.
Depending on skills and experience, it is sometimes best to have different CVs. I have a large master CV which has everything on it but I then have different versions to use which highlight either management, technical or customer service skills depending on what the role is I am applying for.
If you are responding to a specific advert, make sure you have covered off any of the skills and experience listed in the essential or desirable section of the person spec. Using bullet points to highlight these make it easier for anyone shortlisting to make sure you score highly. In many organisations, the initial sift of applications is carried out either by a third party or by someone on HR who doesn't necessarily know about the role but is checking the CV against a scoring checklist.
Always read anything relating to the job carefully. I was recruiting for a Customer Services Manager a few years ago and one of the essential skills listed was "clear and concise communications". One CV that came in was handwritten and had ten continuation pages explaining their skills so that person didn't make the shortlist.
Good luck with the job hunting.
Depending on skills and experience, it is sometimes best to have different CVs. I have a large master CV which has everything on it but I then have different versions to use which highlight either management, technical or customer service skills depending on what the role is I am applying for.
If you are responding to a specific advert, make sure you have covered off any of the skills and experience listed in the essential or desirable section of the person spec. Using bullet points to highlight these make it easier for anyone shortlisting to make sure you score highly. In many organisations, the initial sift of applications is carried out either by a third party or by someone on HR who doesn't necessarily know about the role but is checking the CV against a scoring checklist.
Always read anything relating to the job carefully. I was recruiting for a Customer Services Manager a few years ago and one of the essential skills listed was "clear and concise communications". One CV that came in was handwritten and had ten continuation pages explaining their skills so that person didn't make the shortlist.
Good luck with the job hunting.
The other thing to avoid is lying. It sounds obvious but you'd be amazed at how many people do so. The worst I had was a guy who said he spoke fluent German. As I speak the language this was an easy one to check - he couldn't understand even the simplest sentence and he admitted he couldn't speak a word. What was the point of putting that on a CV?
I've not seen any as bad as that since but I have seen others that stretch the truth a bit too much - and it's easy to check things online these days
I've not seen any as bad as that since but I have seen others that stretch the truth a bit too much - and it's easy to check things online these days
Lord Bracknell
On fire
Indeed. And you should expect the shortlisting process to include the potential employer checking you out with a quick Google of your name and any other relevant details.