CTW Moderators Maria Posted June 26, 2003 CTW Moderators Share Posted June 26, 2003 Sheeesh talk about hard work. Been making ammends for the last hour or so trying to get it perfect, and be happy with it b4 I upload it. There is always sumthing more to add after re-reading it..but then it looks like I have put to much on it :\ Quote ClubTheWorld.com's OFFICIAL Events Reviewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Snez Posted June 26, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted June 26, 2003 i cant do things like that i always make mistakes n make myself look like even more of a prat than normal. Quote One Day I woke Up, And I Realised That My Mind Wasn't Mine Anymore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Cherry Posted June 26, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted June 26, 2003 Yeah, i know what u mean! Don't wanna leave anything off, but don't wanna prattle on for pages & pages! U still looking to move away then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Moderators Maria Posted June 26, 2003 Author CTW Moderators Share Posted June 26, 2003 Oh god yeh! Just duno if having too much on my CV is a good thing, or a bad thing? :\ Quote ClubTheWorld.com's OFFICIAL Events Reviewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Cherry Posted June 26, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted June 26, 2003 I got told from an employment agency once that having too much on your CV is a bad thing because potential employers get lots to look at and can't be bothered reading detail. They wanna read concise, to the point CV's. 2 pages is enough, no more. Apparently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Phil rr Posted June 26, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted June 26, 2003 it's worth pouring over ur CV and getting it perfect though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Moderators Maria Posted June 26, 2003 Author CTW Moderators Share Posted June 26, 2003 Phil_raa said: it's worth pouring over ur CV and getting it perfect though Maybe, But cherry is right, some employers just throw it in the bin. Quote ClubTheWorld.com's OFFICIAL Events Reviewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Phil rr Posted June 26, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted June 26, 2003 (edited) Cherry said: I got told from an employment agency once that having too much on your CV is a bad thing because potential employers get lots to look at and can't be bothered reading detail. They wanna read concise, to the point CV's. 2 pages is enough, no more. Apparently! yup. 2 pages. first page is your name dob, and job/stuident history second page is why you're great. bout 4-5 para's max -- each para 2-3 to 6-7 lines long. if anything only put references on ur third page. also interviewers usually accept/bin cv's after 5 secs. not sounding harsh or anything make sure they look smart/clean, but not glitzy also doublespacing the lines is ok, because it's tough wading through 50 cv's which have intense txt the 'further information' bit is the only hard bit, and keep this absolutely to the point, wiv no waffling whatsoever (which makes it easier to write) Edited June 26, 2003 by Phil_raa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Moderators Maria Posted June 26, 2003 Author CTW Moderators Share Posted June 26, 2003 Can't wait till it's finished. It's taken nearly 3 weeks now haha Quote ClubTheWorld.com's OFFICIAL Events Reviewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Phil rr Posted June 26, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted June 26, 2003 Maria said: Can't wait till it's finished. It's taken nearly 3 weeks now haha 10 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members TomD Posted June 27, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted June 27, 2003 Phil_raa said: second page is why you're great. bout 4-5 para's max -- each para 2-3 to 6-7 lines long. if anything only put references on ur third page. as far as i've been told, that sort of info doesn't belong on a CV, as it's purely subjective information (and therefore irrelevant). a CV should be a summary of your employment history, education and suchlike. if they want a personal statement from you, i think they'll generally ask for it. and maria, it's "writing" not "writting". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Moderators Maria Posted June 27, 2003 Author CTW Moderators Share Posted June 27, 2003 TomD said: and maria, it's "writing" not "writting". I know. I couldnt be arsed to edit. Smart arse. Quote ClubTheWorld.com's OFFICIAL Events Reviewer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Admin Clubbing Si Posted June 27, 2003 CTW Admin Share Posted June 27, 2003 maria if u want a copy of my cv ure welcome to (its nowt amazing - but every job i been to commented on the layout being very professional) Quote Si@ClubTheWorld.uk CTW Admin | ClubTheWorld.uk | Twitter | Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTW Members Bukey Posted June 27, 2003 CTW Members Share Posted June 27, 2003 Times have changed when it comes to CVs. In the past, you were told to keep it to 2 pages. This is NO LONGER the case. The reason? Employers do actually want to see your skills and experience, especially in IT. They'd rather know what knowledge you do have - and have it take them an extra 30 seconds to find out by reading it - than get you to an interview that wastes a lot of your and their time. Of course, that said, you should keep it to the minimum: 1) Name, personal details (such as address, telephone, marital status, e-mail, DOB, etc) 2) Qualifications 3) Training 4) Employment history 5) Any other skills not previously mentioned 6) Referees If you're just starting out, and you're well under 2 pages in length, then you can add a personal statement - about yourself and your interests - but this shouldn't be required in the majority of cases. HTH! Quote w: www.bukeytheloon.com e: cunt@bukeytheloon.com msn: msn@bukeytheloon.com Other CTWers verdict of Bukey "Another Glowstick waving loon..." - @Bungle "A bit off your tree..." - @baby-rabit "NUUUUTTTTEEEERRRR!" - @Phil rr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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