I need to write my CV...
Sep 19th 2008, 7:59 am
#61
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Re: I need to write my CV...
what a funny thread but i dont see how it helps MH and her CV - lol - came across the following link a few days ago, not fully read it but it may be useful:
http://www.employmentdigest.net/2008...-best-for-you/
http://www.employmentdigest.net/2008...-best-for-you/
Sep 19th 2008, 12:52 pm
#62
It's what the eye see's..
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Re: I need to write my CV...
Dutchie
Sep 19th 2008, 1:09 pm
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(Along with commercially supplied electricity and root beer).
Sep 19th 2008, 1:20 pm
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Re: I need to write my CV...
Good point Dutchie, I used to use quite a long one but then read a study that said usually people sifting through CV's only read the first two pages so I condensed everything into two pages. This is a very popular approach in the US apparently and I have to say one of their better contributions to western society (Along with commercially supplied electricity and root beer).
(Along with commercially supplied electricity and root beer).In France you have to compress it into 1.
MH is just lucky she won't have to put her photo on a CV here
Sep 19th 2008, 3:59 pm
#65
It's what the eye see's..
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Re: I need to write my CV...
Good point Dutchie, I used to use quite a long one but then read a study that said usually people sifting through CV's only read the first two pages so I condensed everything into two pages. This is a very popular approach in the US apparently and I have to say one of their better contributions to western society (Along with commercially supplied electricity and root beer).
(Along with commercially supplied electricity and root beer).
Sep 19th 2008, 4:03 pm
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Re: I need to write my CV...
How much space space can it take
Banged out half a dozen kids
Mediocre at the weekly quiz
Cant cook or clean ...
Banged out half a dozen kids
Mediocre at the weekly quiz
Cant cook or clean ...
Sep 21st 2008, 2:33 pm
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Re: I need to write my CV...
Hello MH.. not sure if this will help you or not, but when i began job hunting in Dubai I googled CV + Dubai + samples + Paramedic and was able to merely edit my job history and dates and add a few things. I was offered both jobs so far. Prior to my days in EMS i was a head hunter for a couple of employment agencies. Keep it down to 1 page, no more than 2. And I can tell you 80% of getting a job is personality, eye contact and being attractive plays a huge part of course. If you do infact get an interview and you want the job always close the interview with this question " Do you have any reservations about my ability to do this job ?" If they say no, then ask " Great, when do I start ? " Best of luck to you, what kind of experience do you have? I would be happy to help you with your search.
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Sep 21st 2008, 2:36 pm
#69
hmmmm...nice
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Re: I need to write my CV...
Hello MH.. not sure if this will help you or not, but when i began job hunting in Dubai I typed CV + Dubai + samples + Paramedic and was able to merely just edit my job history and dates and add a few things. I was offered both jobs so far. Prior to my days in EMS i was a head hunter for a couple of employment agencies and I can tell you 80% of getting a job is personality, eye contact and being attractive plays a huge part of course. If you do infact get an interview and you want the job always close the interview with this question " Do you have any reservations about my ability to do this job ?" If they say no, then ask " Great, when do I start ? "
but I need to be picked for an interview first....
Sep 21st 2008, 3:07 pm
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MM, xx
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Sep 21st 2008, 3:31 pm
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Re: I need to write my CV...
We never had any complaints... matter of fact feedback from the respective employers liked the assertiveness. It has worked for me as well 
If however I need to apply for a job or recommend someone your way I will remember that
If however I need to apply for a job or recommend someone your way I will remember that
Sep 21st 2008, 3:53 pm
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you mean questions ? it's not a rehearsed question but rather closing the interview to see if in fact your qualified and could be the person for the job and also to find out without directly asking the interviewer if they are the " decision maker" That is an open ended question, a great sales technique and we are selling ourselves when interviewing. Often it is at that time when you learn that a second interview by someone else is required.
Sep 21st 2008, 4:01 pm
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Re: I need to write my CV...
you mean questions ? it's not a rehearsed question but rather closing the interview to see if in fact your qualified and could be the person for the job and also to find out without directly asking the interviewer if they are the " decision maker" That is an open ended question, a great sales technique and we are selling ourselves when interviewing. Often it is at that time when you learn that a second interview by someone else is required.
MM, xx
Sep 21st 2008, 4:04 pm
#75
hmmmm...nice
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