Writing a CV

I need to prepare a CV; whats the best format? How should I prepare mine best?

Matt

http://www.europeanresources.co.uk/j...ritingcvs.html

Keep it simple and factual.

Make sure it's gramatically correct, ensure spelling is correct. Especially 'Curriculum Vitae' - there's a special MS Word conjoined ae symbol which always impresses me when I see it used.

Ensure formatting, capitalization etc is consistent.

Formatting should be kept simple and professional looking. A simple sans-serif font like Arial works best.

Try not to make it too long.

Avoid 'cut and paste' sounding personal statements like 'I am a hard-working, highly motivated individual who performs well alone or as part of a team blah blah' (if it was up to me, I'd avoid personal statements entirely - most of the CVs I read which start off like that go straight into file 13).

That's about all I can think of for now. There's plenty of online resources about writing a good CV, it might be worth checking some out - but avoid any which have a distinctly US bent, as the Yanks write their 'resumé' in a different way normally.

Thanks claire, and thanks Dan - you make a good point about those cut-and-paste statements!

Matt

[Drew Carey]

Hello matey. I've recently re-done mine and have had very good feedback from agencies and from a direct application with a Stockbroker. I am happy to email you a copy if you want to PM me your email addy. Obviously the content will be useless but the format seems to get good feedback and I've been told its easy to read and the info is easy to gleame from it. Drew

There's no 'right' way at all. Keep it real is all I'd say. A CV is to serve a purpose showing your qualifications, so keep it as simple.

A covering letter is where you show them your personality, and where a job is one providing you have the necessary qualifications.

Besides, I though Subway have application forms anyway

No worries... i agree with keeping it simple(ish) and to the point. Remember how many C.V.`s potential employers have to read. Yours needs to be to the point and needs to stand out.

Originally Posted by gettin2dizzy

There's no 'right' way at all. Keep it real is all I'd say. A CV is to serve a purpose showing your qualifications, so keep it as simple.

A covering letter is where you show them your personality, and where a job is one providing you have the necessary qualifications.

Besides, I though Subway have application forms anyway

I'm applying for a job at Papa Johns, Pizza Hut arnt paying enough to cover topbox maintainence

When replying to potential employers DO NOT not use the following statements

'Works well under constant supervision'

'Sets a low standard and fails to acheive it'

and if they ask you at an interview what you can bring to the new position, DO NOT reply
'er, well ive got me own workboots'

trust me, it doesnt work

Originally Posted by stewie

When replying to potential employers DO NOT not use the following statements

'Works well under constant supervision'

'Sets a low standard and fails to acheive it'

and if they ask you at an interview what you can bring to the new position, DO NOT reply
'er, well ive got me own workboots'

trust me, it doesnt work

Damn. Just what I was planning on using. Bah. Back to the thinking tank...