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#1 Posted : 11 January 2007 11:31:00(UTC)
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Posted By lizzie1963
Hi there

I know this has been asked recently, but is there anyone who can offer some help with compiling my CV? Even better, are there any organisations that specialise in building CV's for H & S professionals?

My background is as an HSE inspector for 3 years and for the last 12 months I've been working as a Consultant and also delivering HSE's Workplace Health Connect service as an advisor. I have a Post grad diploma in Occ H & S and also NVQ level 4 - I would assume these are quite good qualifications! However, I'm having difficulty trying to convey in the CV the experience I have as an Inspector covering a broad base of industry. The problem I seem to be coming across when registering with employment agencies, is that they only see the length of time I've been working in H & S. In reality, as an Inspector, the training is so intense that it would not be an exaggeration to say that my 3 years experience is probably worth about 10 years if I'd been a H & S officer working for a company.

To be honest, any help would be appreciated as I'm trying to obtain a post working for a larger organisation, even abroad if possible.
Thanks
Lizzie
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#2 Posted : 11 January 2007 13:00:00(UTC)
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Posted By I McDonald
Lizzie

e-mail your CV and I will have a look and pass you some comments at the weekend.

ian
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#3 Posted : 11 January 2007 14:39:00(UTC)
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Posted By garyh
With all due respect there is world of difference being on the other side of the desk.

I would bring out your transferable skills, achievements and areas of expertise rather than a chronlogical list of tasks and jobs done.
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#4 Posted : 11 January 2007 20:20:00(UTC)
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Posted By Jools.H
Hi Lizzie, I have a good template which doesn't use the standard format. It highlights your achievements and it will stand out from a bunch of other CV's on your new prospective boss's desk.
Email me, I'll send it your way.

And good luck!
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#5 Posted : 12 January 2007 09:25:00(UTC)
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Posted By Kevin Mclaughlan
Hi Jools.H.

Sorry to just jump in on this but i would realy appreciate a copy of the template as well.

If you dont mind please e-mail me at kevinm@tryb.co.uk

Many thanks

Kevin
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#6 Posted : 12 January 2007 09:40:00(UTC)
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Posted By anon1234
I have something that may be of interest.

Whereabouts are you based?

would you be willing to relocate?
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#7 Posted : 12 January 2007 09:41:00(UTC)
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Posted By pricek
Hi Lizzie,

Try contacting Emily on the email address below. Yesterday she emailed me over a couple of documents to help with CV writing (specifically for Health and Safety Professionals) which were very useful as it is always handy to keep your CV up to date.

EPrimrose@osrecruitment.co.uk

Regards,

Kelly
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#8 Posted : 12 January 2007 10:55:00(UTC)
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Posted By lizzie1963
Kelly

Thanks for that, I've contact her this morning.

Lizzie
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#9 Posted : 12 January 2007 11:20:00(UTC)
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Posted By Rochelle Eames
Hi Jools H

Can you also email me a copy please.

reames@coryenvironmental.co.uk

Appreciate your assistance

Thank you
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