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HELP - I need a CV done before tomorrow morning......

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HRHQueenOfQuotes · 09/08/2006 20:11

it's to go in my NVQ Portfolio - and despite trying just about every available CV "template" they're all cr*p.

Haven't really got much to go into it - and am failing hopelessly at any sort of decent layout - don't suppose some kind MN'er would be able to help??

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robinpud · 09/08/2006 20:25

Start with a pargraph which describes you as a person ie
A committed, enthusastic shit shoveller with a wealth of experience. Key skills include juggling, typing with one arm etc. Include lots of adjectives which describe the sort of person your employer will want.

Then list recent employment, paid or otherwise and include a sentence for each one explaining what you gained or gave.
1990-1995 Midday supervisor at ....
Developed good relationships with children and staff. Developed use of circle games at lunchtie which improved behaviour.

Unless you are very very whizzy, 1 sheet of a4 using both sides will suffice.

If you get desperate CAt me and I will try and help.. but am not a specialist!

RubyRioja · 09/08/2006 20:36

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AmandaP · 09/08/2006 20:47

One thing I would say (having worked in HR for years tho' no more - hooray) is that you need to be sure that your dates are right - some employers check all the dates and others don't - you don't want to be found out! Same with qualifications.

I would also make sure you start with your full name, address and phone no's, date of birth, marital status, number of kids, and state of health (excellent of course!)

Then a short paragraph describing yourself, as robinpud said.

Start with your most recent employment (ie December 2002 to date.....) give your job title, name and location (not necessarily full address of your employer). Give brief details of your responsibilities.

Then go backwards in time, one job at a time. If you have jobs that you've done that don't contribute anything to the job you are going for now, make sure that in the brief blurb you write about the job, you include key things that will be useful in the new job. ie, if you're applying for the job of Queen (looking at your nickname!) but you've worked as a cleaner before, you could say things like "good with people, hardworking, will tackle anything" Sorry - that doesn't really help but hopefully you will know what I mean.

Include any qualifications back to A'levels and O'levels / CSE's (or GCSE's - not everyone is as old as me). Include things like Head Girl, or Prefect, or Secretary for Rugby Club.

Include a few, varied hobbies - nothing to stamp-collecting but also not too clubby. Enough to show that you are a well-rounded person!

And finally include a section for References - and all you need to say there is that references can be supplied upon request.

No more than 2 sides of A4, and no fancy typeface, or pretty coloured paper - just clean, smart, simple.

I hope this helps - feel free to ask for more questions. I've probably got a template somewhere if you want one - but I'm a bit new to MN and not sure how to get it to you?

HRHQueenOfQuotes · 09/08/2006 21:13

both sides of an a4 sheet! I doubt it!

I also have to write a self profile which is obviously going to include all about "me" excluding my work stuff.

It's not for a job application - just part of the standard portfolio stuff [frown]

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HRHQueenOfQuotes · 09/08/2006 21:22

bump please.........anyone????

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HRHQueenOfQuotes · 09/08/2006 21:34

there must be someone that help me - please

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