Curriculum Vitae Advice
- Thread starter smokeysmoo
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Transferable is a good word!
Along with this, clearly point out which of the skills and competencies are transferable to the new post.
This makes them relevant
I got my present job because of this. Went along to the "informal visit" and left my CV with the Line Manager
There was a hiccup with the recruitment and I was called as they liked my CV and offered me a one month contract........ I am now in my 263rd month
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smokeysmoo
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bolton, not very far from Nob End
Well that's it, my CV has gone off into the ether so nothing to do but sit and wait now 
Thanks again for any and all advice
Thanks again for any and all advice
flake99please
We all scream for ice cream
- Location
- Edinburgh
Best of luck
HF2300
Insanity Prawn Boy
@smokeysmoo sorry, only just seen this. I've just had 9 months professional career coaching following redundancy plus put a lot of work in myself on CVs, interview skills etc. Appreciate it's probably too late but if you want anything PM me.
jefmcg
Guru
Every CV has a typo in it.Make sure there are no typos or obvious grammatical errors in it
Oops well I hope you did!
(I've read a lot of them)
vickster
Squire
Doesn't mean it's a good thing.
It's a big turn off when attention to detail is a job requirement, as it is for the juniors especially that we recruit. If you can't produce a typo-free CV when you have all the time in the world, how likely are you to when you have a client screaming for a presentation having brought the deadline forwards? I realise not all jobs require this but plenty do.The thread title is asking for advice, that's mine. It's an easy win compared to having experience or a skillset to do a job, when you don't. You simply need an able and willing proofreader.
The point is now moot anyhow as the CV has been sent.
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jefmcg
Guru
Well, exactly. My point was "don't sweat it now it's sent"
(also I am glad we will never be on a selection panel together
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I can afford to be honest as I am well retired now
Over the years I have had lots of jobs and used to make up the CVs to suit the job I had applied for. To my knowledge not one company checked any of it out apart from references which I made sure were accurate.
Over the years I have had lots of jobs and used to make up the CVs to suit the job I had applied for. To my knowledge not one company checked any of it out apart from references which I made sure were accurate.
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
Big up your adaptability. I worked in IT for over 20 years then left it to work in Vaccine Management. I'm now back in IT and when I was applying for jobs I used it as my unique selling point. The IT industry is historically one where people rarely leave the industry to gain experience doing something else so my CV basically shouted "Hey look at me"
EDIT: Just noticed CV already gone, however should you get an interview (hope you do) my point still stands.
EDIT: Just noticed CV already gone, however should you get an interview (hope you do) my point still stands.
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nickyboy
Norven Mankey
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- You want hills? We got hills
I can afford to be honest as I am well retired now
Over the years I have had lots of jobs and used to make up the CVs to suit the job I had applied for. To my knowledge not one company checked any of it out apart from references which I made sure were accurate.
Whilst I would never suggest making up a CV, I would certainly recommend tailoring the CV to the particular requirements of the role. One size most definitely does not fit all. There are always some clues in the job spec for the "soft skills" that are required. You need to carefully introduce these into the CV. There may be loads of applicants with the right experience, it could be these soft skills that get you the interview. Then it's up to you after that
