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Posted By wayne purchase
Hello All,
i am in the process of Writing My CV and as i havent really had to do a CV in a While am Unsure of how to set it out, what to include and what should be left out?
is there a standard for our field that all potential employers look for?
to be completely honest all my previous application have been through an application from and not a CV so this is why i am asking the question
any help would be great
many thanks
Wayne
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Posted By Safe System
wayne drop me an email with ur cv and i'll see if i can play around with it.
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Posted By wayne purchase
ok safe system it is winging its way over to you now
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Posted By CFT
Wayne
Based on current market trends you should be aware that there are many applications for each post advertised, & it is (IMO) prudent to keep it to two pages.
The inclusion of a summary at the very beginning can be helpful, this ensures all what you want to say is included in a short paragraph that will permit the reader to 'probably,' put it to one side for a more in-depth read.
If qualification dates are recent then it can be useful to leave the actual dates out, thus not giving the reader the opportunity to dismiss the CV because they 'may' consider the qualification package to be too recent.
The inclusion of current salary can be a quick route to the bin, if your rate is quite a bit higher that what will be on offer.
But the most important aspect of a CV, istthe specific preparation to the position applied for; it simply does not work having just the one CV to cover all vacancies that you apply for; far better to make it bespoke and ensure that it fits the criteria for the actual job you are applying for.
Typed of course, and don't cram too much in by using a small font, or a 'clever' choice of script or similar, keep it simple and stick with say Aerial, TNR or similar.
Often overlooked is the cover letter; it should be to the point and really ought not include some of those 'awful' paragraphs that one sees so frequently, such as:
'I can assure you that whoever else applies for this position I will be a far better choice, so look forward to an early response confirming interview.'
Or:
'If you do not give me an interview I can assure you the loss will be yours!'
These are just two such ACTUAL examples of closing words in recent cover letters that I have read. Fortunately before they were sent!
I hope these few suggestions help? And I wish you well with your search.
CFT
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Posted By wayne purchase
CFT,
i cant believe people use those line in a covering letter! i cant say i have ever used those line myself or would have ever dreamt of using them
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Posted By CFT
Oh they were going to send them as I quoted above :-)
CFT
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Posted By David Bannister
I believe that the inclusion of "achievements" is a better approach than a listing of previous job responsibilities, particularly if these can be linked to the specifics of the job being applied for.
Also it is essential that you proof read and better still get someone else to critique and proof read before you send the CV and letter. Whilst we may not all be perfect spellers or use good grammar, a spelling error will jump out at anyone who is, and be a negative influence.
As CFT says, with so many applications likely for each post, the first impression is crucial and may mean the difference between the bin and being actually considered.
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Posted By mark burton
David is absolutely right.
Achievements are key and to my mind are essential. Your c.v. is your first opportunity to show a prospective employer what you can offer. So many c.v.'s that I see have a list of responsibilities, often cut straight from a job description. This tells an employer very little.
By listing achievements you show what impact you had and demonstrate value that you've brought to your current employer. Make achievements quantifiable, to really make an impact in the c.v.
Depending on the style of your c.v. you can list a number of key achievements somewhere near the beginning, or a few for your recent roles.
This is what employers want to see more and more and is a way of differentiating your application from the majority, who still don't list achievements. Differentiating yourself is absolutely critical in a challenging job market.
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