sonicyouth
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« on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:04:18 » |
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When writing about specific jobs on a CV, is it best to use bullet points or full sentences and a couple of paragraphs?
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Sippo
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« Reply #1 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:05:11 » |
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I always use sentences as you can fit more in.
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« Reply #2 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:07:00 » |
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I'd go with bullet points. Just try to keep it simple and give them "at a glance" information.
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sonicyouth
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« Reply #3 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:08:45 » |
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I was thinking that sentences would be too detailed to describe the shitty jobs I've had so bullet points would be more effective but would make my already empty CV look even more threadbare.
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« Reply #4 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:12:43 » |
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Yeah, go with bullet points (says he who's been applying for jobs for over a year).
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« Reply #5 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:17:58 » |
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Meaty bullets... not just one-liners.
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« Reply #6 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:18:27 » |
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Go bullet points, but instead of just using round points, go with stars or smiley faces. Show some initiative.
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Sippo
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« Reply #7 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:18:52 » |
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Obviously it all depends on how big your cv is. Don't forget that it shouldn't be more than two pages.
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« Reply #8 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:19:05 » |
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Bullet points it is.
I'm going to use small cocks for bullet points though, thanks Ben
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« Reply #9 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:19:36 » |
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« Reply #10 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:20:25 » |
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I use :: instead of bullets. HOW MENTAL IS THAT!
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« Reply #11 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:20:53 » |
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General rule of thumb is for skills based jobs (i.e. where you just reel off a list of skills) use bullet points, if it's a unique role and you need to explain more use short sentences.
You're looking for IT jobs, right? If so, definitely go with bullet points.
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« Reply #12 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:22:10 » |
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Obviously it all depends on how big your cv is. Don't forget that it shouldn't be more than two pages.
Apparently, that isn't entirely accurate any more according to the 'experts' i had to see when i was on the dole... it's important these days to get the important stuff across with enough detail, even if it means stretching to 3 or even 4 pages, especially if you have a lengthy career in something like IT, where detail is important. |
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« Reply #13 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:23:02 » |
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Bullet points it is.
I'm going to use small cocks for bullet points though, thanks Ben
[url width=20 height=20]http://www.gamesmuseum.uwaterloo.ca/Archives/Culin/Hawaii1899/graphics/cock3.jpg[/url] Experience in using jazzy bullet points. |
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« Reply #14 on: Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 14:23:52 » |
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I'm looking for anything, desperation has taken hold...
The other problem I have is big gaps in my employment history due to health problems (which I obviously don't want to mention on my CV) and the fact I spent a lot of last year travelling back and forth
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