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Old 25-06-2009, 11:12 AM   #1
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writing a cv.

Hullo Vets.. ive just made this post in General Support.. but i think maybe you guys might be able to help me more so....

ive been out of school for about 6 years.. and ive always had jobs.. but i dont have a cv. I guess ive been lucky really/good at blagging.
I dont even know what im supposed to write.. when im hiring people, i look at their cvs, but theyre all so different..

am i supposed to put a picture on there or what?

anyway.. if anyone knows a good template (or wants to let me steal theres) wel.. any help would be massively appreciated.

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Old 30-06-2009, 10:06 PM   #2
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have you tried word? they have templates on there i think. if not most university website have them :)

you dont need to put a picture on there. well i have never done that.




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Old 01-07-2009, 06:18 AM   #3
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Okay i dont have a job so bare that in mind when you read my advise!
I have never put a picture put some might prefare a passport type photograph with it? I have mine split into different sections such as..

Personal details

Personal profile

Employment history

Education history

Skills and personal qualities

Hobbies and interests

Further information

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Old 01-07-2009, 08:20 AM   #4
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The general rule is that unless you're applying for a job where appearance matters (e.g. as a model or an actor), don't put a picture in. In some cases companies actually think less of you if you do.





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Old 01-07-2009, 09:10 AM   #5
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The sections Girl Afraid mentioned are good, don't forget to either put your references in or mention that they are available on request.

Personal details - address and contact details
Personal profile - a short couple of sentences to sum up your skills and achievements (this can be tailored separately for each job)
I would put Education before Employment but always put your most recent first and work backwards for both sections.
Education - include dates, institution, subjects and grades
Employment - dates, where, job position and then a short description of duties
Skills and achievements - speak for themselves - skills include computer competency, communication skills, time keeping and team workig skills etc.

Also with each c.v if there isn't an application form then you need to write a covering letter which says that you want the job and then picks out the specific points in the job advert that they are looking for and you need to say how you have gained those skills. It is advisable to cater your cv for each application and to write a new covering letter to highlight the skills they are looking for for that specific job. I hope this helps.

a university website should help or also try www.prospects.com



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Old 01-07-2009, 10:03 AM   #6
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I would say no to the picture. just have a play with google and you will find some nice templates. just chose one that you like the look of and fill it in. thats what i did and it was really quick to do it.




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