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To all the CV writing Gods out there...!!
Once again I delve into the combined uber-knowledge of SN for life guidance!
I recently took advantage of one of those free CV review services; nothing to lose I thought as I'm in the job market at the moment.
I got some quite detailed feedback; not all positive but all constructive, but obviously it's all done with a view to selling the full rewrite package which I am actually considering.
Before I do however, I thought I'd try and put a few of the feedback points into action but I'm struggling to include a lot of them without coming across cheesy or like I'm bullsh*tting!!
Has anyone used one of these services and what were the results?
Cheers all.
I recently took advantage of one of those free CV review services; nothing to lose I thought as I'm in the job market at the moment.
I got some quite detailed feedback; not all positive but all constructive, but obviously it's all done with a view to selling the full rewrite package which I am actually considering.
Before I do however, I thought I'd try and put a few of the feedback points into action but I'm struggling to include a lot of them without coming across cheesy or like I'm bullsh*tting!!
Has anyone used one of these services and what were the results?
Cheers all.
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My CV tells the truth, there is no point in trying to BS your way into a role, if you can demonstrate the correct traits beit in the role you are applying for or in other roles you have completed before the interviewer should pick up on those and also spot the potential from your CV.
If you do come over as BSing you will possibly get challenged on things which may make you uncomfortable.
If you do come over as BSing you will possibly get challenged on things which may make you uncomfortable.
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3 pages at most - preferably nearer 2
the whole game is to give them enough to want to see you, but not too much that your are an "open" book when it comes to the interview
all - in my view, I could be very wrong but that's what I have learnt and been told through the years
the whole game is to give them enough to want to see you, but not too much that your are an "open" book when it comes to the interview
all - in my view, I could be very wrong but that's what I have learnt and been told through the years
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You don't have to BS but you do need to sell yourself so blow your own trumpet where relevant. But it also needs to be concise and have impact.
Prospective employers may have to sift through hundreds of CV's so you need to stand out from the crowd.
I used a professional CV writing service years ago and really all they did was change my original into a more appealing format and dressed it up with better use of the English language. At the time I thought 'what a rip off' however, looking back it was money well spent as I still use the formatting style now and recently used it as template to help my step daughter write hers.
Prospective employers may have to sift through hundreds of CV's so you need to stand out from the crowd.
I used a professional CV writing service years ago and really all they did was change my original into a more appealing format and dressed it up with better use of the English language. At the time I thought 'what a rip off' however, looking back it was money well spent as I still use the formatting style now and recently used it as template to help my step daughter write hers.
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3 pages at most - preferably nearer 2
the whole game is to give them enough to want to see you, but not too much that your are an "open" book when it comes to the interview
all - in my view, I could be very wrong but that's what I have learnt and been told through the years
the whole game is to give them enough to want to see you, but not too much that your are an "open" book when it comes to the interview
all - in my view, I could be very wrong but that's what I have learnt and been told through the years
2 pages, listing most recent and relevant experience. I recruit, both contractors and perm and I don't care if you worked in ASDA 20 years ago, want to know what you're currently doing, be that working, a course or whatever and what other jobs relate to the role I'm offering. I want a paragraph highlighting who you are and what you've done/ where you want to be and your contact details. Qualifications can be very simple bullet points and I'll check them out if I want you for the role.
I have many, many CVs to work through, no time and very little interest in spelling mistakes or fancy text.
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If a prospective employer has 30 CVs to look at he will be most influenced by your introductory paragraph. So make this honest and friendly "I have spent the last six years travelling to the Middle East and the USA promoting agricultural equipment. I want to expand my horizons and feel I have a lot to offer a company looking to strengthen their potential overseas business.I am happy acting as a team leader or as part of the team itself." This a good style to use.
Then the usual bullet points and your outside interests and hobbies. A chap into blues music and rock climbing will be more interesting than someone who likes computer games and dog walking.
IMHO your covering letter is the key. Research the company and understand their philosophy and empathise what you can offer. 3 or 4 paras max.
If you get an interview look smart, smile and have a few questions up your sleeve. Good luck. dl
Then the usual bullet points and your outside interests and hobbies. A chap into blues music and rock climbing will be more interesting than someone who likes computer games and dog walking.
IMHO your covering letter is the key. Research the company and understand their philosophy and empathise what you can offer. 3 or 4 paras max.
If you get an interview look smart, smile and have a few questions up your sleeve. Good luck. dl
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Agreed. And having a jotter and taking some notes is a good plan. Any questions should be specific about the company based on the research you have done e.g. where are you hoping to expand your markets? do you see using more social media advantageous? And not how much holiday will I get? dl
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Sorry guys; I mean if I try to use the feedback points to rewrite it myself it sounds like bullsh*t.
My CV is definitely not BS; I haven't got enough private sector experience TO bullsh*t about it!!
I'm all for giving it a refresh, but what I was asking is has anyone used one of these rewriting services and what was the result?
Thanks for the input so far.
My CV is definitely not BS; I haven't got enough private sector experience TO bullsh*t about it!!
I'm all for giving it a refresh, but what I was asking is has anyone used one of these rewriting services and what was the result?
Thanks for the input so far.
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