CVs

[Bushey Boy]

Need to do a CV pretty quickly, anyone got a template of one I can use? Its not for a actual job just some insurance I am getting and need this to back up what I do for a living?

[HarryFleming]

Hard to do templates when its all your own work. Just do it in this order.

Name
Address
Status/age
Quals/Certs/Courses etc
Major skills/profile
Current employment
Past emplyment (going back at least 5 years) (summary)

Oh and keep it to two pages max

[stfctownenda]

Ash I work in recruitment and this is the one we send out to them:
Your CV is a very important document; you need to spend some time getting it right so please give us as much information as possible and make sure it is accurate and truthful.
You are dealing with your future happiness - that next step up the career ladder, a better position, more money, new challenges, etc.  Your CV has to be just that little bit special to stand out against other applicants.  We can help you by carefully modifying your CV to our clients requirement and highlighting your good points and achievements.  Once you have left the interview it will continue to work in your favour, as the interviewer will probably reread it before making a decision, either on who should be invited to the second interview stage or who will be offered the new position.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
 
Full Name   ..................................................................................…
Address   ..................................................................................…

       .....................................................................................
Postcode   .....................................................................................

Email Address ...............................................................................

Contact Numbers
Home      ......................................................................................
Mobile      ......................................................................................
Work      ......................................................................................
 
Date of Birth  ........................................................
 
Driving Licence Number   ..........................................................................
 
Job Type   .......................................................................................

PERSONAL PROFILE:

Please write a paragraph about yourself

..................................................................................................

EXPERIENCE:

Career History – please list all positions below with the following criteria on a separate sheet of paper if necessary

Employer
Dates of Employment
Position
Responsibilities


 
EDUCATION:

Details of Educational Qualifications – please follow the criteria below on a separate sheet of paper if necessary

Year completed
School/College/University
Course and Grade
 
SKILLS:

Don't just state what skills you have but briefly explain why they are beneficial.  Don't go into excessive detail, remember to be concise.  Add any achievements you are proud of which are relevant to the role you desire
E.g.
Skill Name   Skill Level   Last Used/Experience

............................................................................................

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Be positive about your achievements and be prepared to sell yourself.  Make it clear why you are the best candidate for the job
...............................................................................................
 
Desired Salary:
 
Notice Period:   E.g. Within one month
 
Preferred Job Title:  
 
Alternate Job Title:  
 
Description of my perfect job:
............................................................................................

Willing to work weekends:   Yes or No   
Willing to work overtime:   Yes or No
Preferred Company Size:   E.g. large or small
 
My ideal company is:
.........................................................................

Companies you would not like to work for:
..............................................................................
 
Preferred Locations:
Please indicate areas you would be able to realistically travel to, either by name or postcode
.....................................................................

Relocate:   Yes or No

[Samdy Gray]

Fuck me, that'd be one long CV.

IMO, you don't want to put too much on your CV. It should just be a snapshot of who you are. They don't want your life story.

I've been told more than two pages and some employers will just put it straight in the bin.

[stfctownenda]

Fuck me, that'd be one long CV.

IMO, you don't want to put too much on your CV. It should just be a snapshot of who you are. They don't want your life story.

I've been told more than two pages and some employers will just put it straight in the bin.

Bit of a double edged sword really you have to find the right balance between the two as having too much or too little can take you out of the equation for a job straight away.

Personally a full 2 pages is about what I would recommend and bullet point all your responsibilities next to your jobs.  Put in as much detail as you can to try and impress them, it has to be as punchy as possible.

[Bushey Boy]

Hold fire guys, basically I need a new type of insurnace before I can undertake a new type of credit check etc.  I am not looking for employment!!

Cheers though

[Matchworn Shirts]

I was told 2 sides MAXIMUM

[Samdy Gray]

Hold fire guys, basically I need a new type of insurnace before I can undertake a new type of credit check etc.  I am not looking for employment!!

Cheers though

Why do you need a CV to get insurance?

[Sussex]

I've been told more than two pages and some employers will just put it straight in the bin.

Too right. I do.

Covering letter and one page of A4.

[Luci]

I've been told more than two pages and some employers will just put it straight in the bin.

Too right. I do.

Covering letter and one page of A4.

Thats all I use and its worked fine so far.

[Samdy Gray]

I've been told more than two pages and some employers will just put it straight in the bin.

Too right. I do.

Covering letter and one page of A4.

That's because you're a lazy fucker though  

[Bushey Boy]

Hold fire guys, basically I need a new type of insurnace before I can undertake a new type of credit check etc.  I am not looking for employment!!

Cheers though

Why do you need a CV to get insurance?

Professional indemnity or something, I have to have all different insurances now days.  Doing my head in

[Fred Elliot]

Use the templates in MS Word Ash

[flammableBen]

Fuck all this bollocks

Sheet of A4 + Big Marker Pen + ....

Ash

Reggaeing it up with Saucy Ho's since the 1980's

Then put your mobile number underneath.

I'm sure that'll be fine.

[Chubbs]

if its too long just change the font size thats what i do