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cv advice please...

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jerin · 13/06/2010 11:17

can anyone give me some advice on how to write a good cv please. What should i include, exclude. ↲Anyone have any links to see how it should look please?↲I'm about to start applying for jobs but seems an eternity since doing this last time... Tia

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Ryma · 13/06/2010 15:05

When was last time?

brennannbooth · 13/06/2010 18:20

Here's some advice from the BBC: link

girlynut · 19/06/2010 05:51

Just your name at the top - don't put "CV" - it should be obvious that it's one!

Keep personal details basic - no need for age, sex or marital status. Just need contact details.

Next bullet point some key skills - communication, decision-making, leadership and try to give a brief example e.g. led a team of 12 staff to achieve targets in a customer facing environment.

Employment - in reverse chronological order -employer, dates, role, responsibilities and achievements.
Focus on the skills you used - organisation, flexibility, team work with examples. This is the most important bit as it will show employers how you handle different situations.
If you've been out of work for a while, explain what you've been doing - there's no shame is saying you've been at home raising the kids.

Education and qualifications - reverse chronological order

Interests - keep brief, couple of lines

References - either state two or just put "available upon request"

firstchoice20111 · 31/07/2011 20:30

Here is a few good sites that you can go to help you with cv and cover letter. They were really helpful when i was writing a cv and cover letter.

Let me know what you think

getgoodatlife24.blogspot.com/2011/0...terview_26.html
getgoodatlife24.blogspot.com/2011/0...-interview.html
www.squidoo.com/cover-letter-that-get-interviews
www.squidoo.com/interview-thank-you-note

An0therName · 02/08/2011 21:44

firstchoice you know this was an old thread right - re the thank you letter after interview - I wouldn't do it in the uk - not sure it comes over well

firstchoice20111 · 03/09/2011 16:27

thank you for letting me know. Sorry for contributing soo late

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