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Resume help
Hi needing to do a brand new cv/resume, any recommendations on people/companies that offer this service?
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Unless you are applying for a very specialised area indeed or have a very complex background that you need advice on how to trim it and word then I see no need for CV writers.
I have pretty much kept the principles I was taught in my final year at school - No more than two pages max unless advised more is accapetable Never mention personal things like hobbies unless they are related to the job being applying for Use a professional type face Use proper spacing and tabs Use a good chronological running order to your education and career Put your address at the top with your address and a professional sounding email address. Don't put CV as your title, in fact you don't need to put CV / Resume as a title, they know what it is Thing of one line of text (very short and to the point) that sums up you and your strengths, put this as an opener at the top below your address Check your spelling and grammar List strenghts and skills at the end and relate these to the job being applied for. |
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You must have had a CV before now? Anything wrong with that with a bit of a touch up if you feel it is time?
Don't fall for all this "Australian-ise" stuff, a good CV is a good CV. |
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Originally Posted by Jon77
(Post 10756162)
Unless you are applying for a very specialised area indeed or have a very complex background that you need advice on how to trim it and word then I see no need for CV writers.
I have pretty much kept the principles I was taught in my final year at school - No more than two pages max unless advised more is accapetable Never mention personal things like hobbies unless they are related to the job being applying for Use a professional type face Use proper spacing and tabs Use a good chronological running order to your education and career Put your address at the top with your address and a professional sounding email address. Don't put CV as your title, in fact you don't need to put CV / Resume as a title, they know what it is Thing of one line of text (very short and to the point) that sums up you and your strengths, put this as an opener at the top below your address Check your spelling and grammar List strenghts and skills at the end and relate these to the job being applied for. |
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Originally Posted by The Bloke
(Post 10756443)
I can get the professional looking email address, but why would one need to put one's address in a CV? Not having a go at yours (having seen other examples), but surely that could be covered within the cover letter that usually gets attached, especially if the letter is written in a business style.
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Originally Posted by Icecube
(Post 10756464)
Cover letters often get separated from CV's . E mail addresses in the footer is a good idea along with a mobile number. That way you can be quickly contacted if necessary. Some peopel talk about adding Linked in hyper links etc.....however I think this is a step too far unless it is appropriate fo the type of job you are going for.
BTW, while we are talking about CV's, I must update my latest qualification on mine while I think of it. |
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Originally Posted by The Bloke
(Post 10756501)
I have both email and mobile/work contact numbers in my CV anyway, but I really do not like giving out my address on anything - all I put on a cover letter is my PO Box mailing address.
BTW, while we are talking about CV's, I must update my latest qualification on mine while I think of it. |
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Originally Posted by Jon77
(Post 10756162)
Unless you are applying for a very specialised area indeed or have a very complex background that you need advice on how to trim it and word then I see no need for CV writers.
I have pretty much kept the principles I was taught in my final year at school - No more than two pages max unless advised more is accapetable Never mention personal things like hobbies unless they are related to the job being applying for Use a professional type face Use proper spacing and tabs Use a good chronological running order to your education and career Put your address at the top with your address and a professional sounding email address. Don't put CV as your title, in fact you don't need to put CV / Resume as a title, they know what it is Thing of one line of text (very short and to the point) that sums up you and your strengths, put this as an opener at the top below your address Check your spelling and grammar List strenghts and skills at the end and relate these to the job being applied for. |
Re: Resume help
Originally Posted by Jon77
(Post 10756162)
No more than two pages max unless advised more is accapetable
Check your spelling and grammar List strenghts and skills at the end and relate these to the job being applied for. |
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Originally Posted by spouse of scouse
(Post 10756627)
Just to expand on the good advice above - other personal info that has no place on a resume (in Oz at least) is what star sign you are, the fact that you're sick of people not recognising your talents, you're willing to work for nothing for a while to prove yourself, you're sorry that you had to hand write your resume because your computer's broken, or apologies for the sticky mess on the paper, caused by one of your kids. These examples are genuine! :blink:
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Originally Posted by OzTennis
(Post 10756749)
There's also, 'please excuse the handwriting as in here we're not allowed sharp instruments'. :D
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Originally Posted by Bermudashorts
(Post 10756329)
You must have had a CV before now? Anything wrong with that with a bit of a touch up if you feel it is time?
Don't fall for all this "Australian-ise" stuff, a good CV is a good CV. Thank you for the tips everyone. |
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:O - well some people do have all the luck :blink::blink:
In this day and age, how did you manage not ever needing a CV? Never mind, don't answer that one! On another note, I tried applying for jobs while overseas got this as a reply, " Whilst we are cognisant of your qualifications and experience, we regret to advise that your application has not been successful in this instance." Does that mean they hated my CV ( I have been told by peers that I have pretty awesome CV) or does that mean they did not accept cause I was overseas? |
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Originally Posted by Flames123
(Post 10760614)
:O - well some people do have all the luck :blink::blink:
In this day and age, how did you manage not ever needing a CV? Never mind, don't answer that one! On another note, I tried applying for jobs while overseas got this as a reply, " Whilst we are cognisant of your qualifications and experience, we regret to advise that your application has not been successful in this instance." Does that mean they hated my CV ( I have been told by peers that I have pretty awesome CV) or does that mean they did not accept cause I was overseas? To add to the great advice already given, personal info such as age, gender, marital status or whether you have children shouldn't be included either. And for the love of God do not include a photo of yourself on your CV/resume. |
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