CV?

[legend4ry]

Right so I got a letter through saying ive been kicked out college (great news ontop of christmas innit) and I'm going to have to find a job so unless someone is kind enough to give me a job just because im jobless. I need some advice on how to do a CV.

Someone give me a hand

Cheers.

[*decibella~~]

I had to do this for college work.... might help. although if you google a 'CV' you can see examples..

The Conventional Elements of a CV

My CV is essentially a sales leaflet for me to sell myself to potential employers. MY CV should tell the employer: what I want, what I have to offer, my skills and qualifications and a little about whom I am – enough to intrigue them but never enough to bore them. It should also look attractive, is well laid out, structured, and easy to read.

Basic Guidelines
- Two pages of A4 is ideal, 3 as a maximum.
- Do not write CV at the top
- No longer need to include marital status (researched on internet)
- Word process the CV, do not hand write, and use fairly standard font typeface and size
- Use an easy-to-read layout with space between sections for definition
- Make headings bold and use bullet points – never write long paragraphs
- Print the CV on white or cream paper

Structure of a CV
My name, in large font, at the top of the page will act as the heading, with contact details underneath slightly smaller.
Write a profile about myself (objective) – a statement about who I am and my aims,
Next list my employment history in reverse chronology, making sure to include start and finish dates of employment at each company, my position title, a brief description of my duties, and what I achieved. Following that, list education history; also in reverse chronology, including the names of establishments, dates of study, general subjects and specialized course qualifications gained.
Then list any skills (such as knowledge of computer packages/ foreign languages etc), awards and extra achievements I have acquired. Then give a brief list of my interests/hobbies Finish with my referees (name, position and contact details) or the line ‘reference available on request’

Content of a C.V
Use positive, dynamic, concise language. List ALL my skills and attributes however small they may be, they still count. I think it would help to give evidence where possible to back up my skills, for EG, to say I am a team player – I can provide an example to illustrate team work I have participated in. Emphasize my strengths. Never write anything negative. Tailor my CV for each job applied for. Keep all information relevant to the specific position that you are applying for. The more relevant, the higher up on the CV it should appear. Check it for spelling mistakes! Update it regularly.

[*grand*]

big up deci.

[*decibella~~]

cheers Grand!

What about the fucker who asked for it!!? lol!
quite unlegendary if you ask me!
oi oi !


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[legend4ry]

Sorry sorry.. been partying :$ & been sleeping my arse off.

Cheers for your help mate MUCH appreciated !

[*decibella~~]

ha ha!!

nahh all good mate, good luck with it.... .. .
CV's are fukin long!

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[boomnoise]

you also no longer have to include any reference to your age or date of birth and employers can no longer request this information.