CV's

[BANGKOK RED]

How does one send attachments in a PM? I'll send D.V. an example C.V.

[Samdy Gray]

Two pages is fine.

Should be something along the lines of:

Personal Details
Personal Statement
Key Skills (for IT e.g. what technologies you've worked with)
Employment (latest first)
Education
Qualifications
Hobbies and Interests

[Lash_sumthin]

if u sign up with agencies they will trim it as necessary when sending out anyhow

think mine came in at 1 1/2 pages (i dont see 2 as a problem so long as presentation makes the highlights clear so that someone skimming can see what you want them to)

[DV]

Two pages is fine.

Should be something along the lines of:

Personal Details
Personal Statement
Key Skills (for IT e.g. what technologies you've worked with)
Employment (latest first)
Education
Qualifications
Hobbies and Interests

thats pretty much what I've got in it....

[Lash_sumthin]

should be good at it anyway always did blow your own trumpet

[DV]

me? never  

[Sussex]

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Only 1 page D.V., do some google searches and it will tell you the same.

Bear in mind that the point of a C.V. is not to get you the job, but to get you an interview. All that a C.V. should show is your qualifications and experience. THATS IT.

Considering that a company might have many applicants for a position they want want to be reading through 3 pages and they may not even bother reading it, it will also show that you have not bothered to do your homework on making a C.V.

1 Page is the rule, with a cover letter acceptable ONLY IF NECESSARY.

So what I said two posts above but managed to keep it to two sentences?  

[BANGKOK RED]

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Only 1 page D.V., do some google searches and it will tell you the same.

Bear in mind that the point of a C.V. is not to get you the job, but to get you an interview. All that a C.V. should show is your qualifications and experience. THATS IT.

Considering that a company might have many applicants for a position they want want to be reading through 3 pages and they may not even bother reading it, it will also show that you have not bothered to do your homework on making a C.V.

1 Page is the rule, with a cover letter acceptable ONLY IF NECESSARY.

So what I said two posts above but managed to keep it to two sentences?  

Exactly, a fine example of over-elaboration on my part.

Take note D.V.

[BANGKOK RED]

Double post.

Thats not good for C.V.'s either.

[sonic youth]

don't just make a generic CV and send it off left, right and centre - tailor it slightly according to the job.

[Simon Pieman]

don't just make a generic CV and send it off left, right and centre - tailor it slightly according to the job.

That's some good advice there.

[suttonred]

If it;s IT your looking for, then dont worry too much about length as if you have loads of tech skills or experience of different systems you need to name them all, so the relevant skill gets spotted. I do lots of hiring of IT staff and i get suspicious of short cv's and always like a long list of largely unknown skills.(shows experience even if its bolllocks) Always focus on your last 5-6 years and precis any preceeding down to one liners particularly if they are in a different field. anything could always be expanded on at interview

[mattboyslim]

I was always advised 2 sides, but it depends if it a skills or qualifications based one.  Straight out of uni, mine was academically focussed, now it is work based with my degree as a sideline really.  

Space saving tip is to not list references, but list them as 'available on request'.  Also tweak presentation to make it stand out as different but without being gimmicky.

And as for making it bespoke to the job, its fundamental, try and find the mission statement etc of the firm and match your phraseology accordingly.

[pumbaa]

don't just make a generic CV and send it off left, right and centre - tailor it slightly according to the job.

That's some good advice there.

That isn't just good advice, that is something that will make or break your application. You really need to sell yourself for the specified role. Granted thats difficult if you don't have a specific role in mind though. Good luck.

[DV]

to be fair, at this moment in time there isnt really much need to send my CV out.

I just want all the information in one place.

Most jobs are apply online and fill in forms.....which ask you all the shit you would have in a CV anyway.

When it comes to someone actually wanting to see my CV then I'll work on it make it specific for that job and not too long etc etc

Thanks for the advice anyway guys!