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Originally Posted by Ed
Another first class degree holder here... Manchester Poly, Laws, 1985 
Ash, I now employ people. I have a team of 9. I can only tell you what I personally look for. I don't have to advertise, I get so many CVs and to be brutally honest most of them are downright boring. They all put that they were student rep for this, in some sort of university team, and I think 'NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!' - boring.
The ones that catch my eye are different. In other words, they haven't used the standard MS CV format. You can spot it a mile off. They don't make arrogant claims about themselves in a self-serving 'profile' that can't possibly withstand scrutiny. Oh yes, typical 'a self-starter, driven by achievement, with awards for everything', at age 20 or 21. What does the rest of life hold for Ms or Mr Boring if they've done it all by 21? I'd far rather have someone with a lively personality who can give a buzz, I have actually never had anyone who has listed their hobby as 'motorcycles' - now that I would look at very carefully - and why not be honest - 'I had a great time at university' - I rarely see that.
If I were you I wouldn't repeat the year - all that debt - and for what. Do you really think that a 1st will get you a job?
Ed |
Sometimes, I think that some people forget that their CV is going to get read by real people with the skill of judgement. I try and be honest - my CV's are specific for whatever I'm applying for, but I always try to get across that I genuinely enjoy certain aspects of chemistry and also have other things in my life besides chemistry. Sure, you need to show you're suitable for the job, but when working as part of a team its nice to know that the individuals are sociable too