How is my CV?

eyerer

Hi, I'd appreciate some advice on my CV, see attached. Until now I've only been a student and have never had a job, I've taken temp leave from uni as I need a break from it and now I'm looking for a job. Its pretty urgent as I'll be needing rent money in a little over a month.

I've handed in CVs in the past and gotten no response, I've touched it up a bit, but maybe the lack of experience is a problem.
Would appreciate any pointers.
I'm looking for minimum wage kinda work....working on the till, bar tending, nothing fancy.

When I go in somewhere asking if they have work available, they usually say no and they offer to take a CV....I get the impression they do this to humour me.
Is it worthwhile to give them one?


Thanks.

damnyanks

That's not a CV

Do you have any work experience?

Heinrich

damnyanks wrote:

That's not a CV

Do you have any work experience?

That is an unfair comment! It may be a "not so good" CV it is however one.

He has written

"Work experience

I have experience working in the family business, in which I performed basic carpentry and masonry work. I also repaired faulty PCs for family and friends.
I am enthusiastic about gaining further experience, developing my skills and working hard for my future employer."

so that answers your question.

timeout

Take a look in the papers or check out some of the online Job sites. If you need a job that quickly they are the best spot and they will generally point out if experience is required. Also the building trade is booming and they are always looking for lads to do all the **** jobs such as clean up the site and move stuff around (pretty much the same thing ) Experience is not required.

Timeout

damnyanks

Didn't mean it as a negative comment sorry

What I should of said...

That doesn't look like a standard CV. Looks more like a mix of a cover letter & a CV.

If you don't have any work experience no real point sending out CV's. Just try to land by applying or contacting comanies.

Litcagral

eyerer wrote:

Hi, I'd appreciate some advice on my CV, see attached. Until now I've only been a student and have never had a job, I've taken temp leave from uni as I need a break from it and now I'm looking for a job. Its pretty urgent as I'll be needing rent money in a little over a month.

I've handed in CVs in the past and gotten no response, I've touched it up a bit, but maybe the lack of experience is a problem.
Would appreciate any pointers.
I'm looking for minimum wage kinda work....working on the till, bar tending, nothing fancy.

When I go in somewhere asking if they have work available, they usually say no and they offer to take a CV....I get the impression they do this to humour me.
Is it worthwhile to give them one?


Thanks.

Some small changes that you may consider:


Re "sort out my finances". This gives the impression that your finances are in a mess - not ideal for a prospective employee. Consider changing this to " for financial reasons". It's a tricky one as employers will know that you are unlikely to sort out any finances on a minimum wage job.

Re "Skills"

Use "able to work on my own initiative" instead of "independently". Avoid use of the word "too" - makes it sound like an afterthought.

Put the bit about computers on a seperate line - don't make it appear as an afterthought. "I am skilled and have wide experience in the use of computers" etc.

Re Work Experience Should read "I have also repaired ...(grammar) or "I regularly repair and service computers for...."

Re "achievements". Consider "I was a prefect in high school where my duties included the supervision of junior pupils".

Re Hobbies I would leave out any reference to "stress" but that's my personal view.

Aim for higher than minimum wage jobs - you can walk in off the street to many of those.


Good Luck.

kellxor.1337

I think it looks quite well, Worded perfectly and Very neat, I dont think the lack of employment is that much of a problem to be honest, What you need to do is basically harass(sp) who ever you give your cv's to, After a few days if no response call them back and ask them if they've looked at it or sumtin, And always ask for a manager, Dont ever hand CV's into a member of staff, I was a manager in a takeaway and i caught some ppl just takin cv's from ppl over the counter and as soon as they left they threw them in the bin, Needless to say they didnt keep there job pretty long afterwards:D


Kellxor

Civilian_Target

I'd definitely consider reformatting that CV - there's a lot of open space. Use bold text to highlight "sections" instead of leaving lots of air.

Secondly, you're being very vague - you must have more experience than you're quoting here.

For example

Skills wrote:

I am able to interact with people in a confident and friendly manner. I have good leadership qualities, when working in a group I am not afraid to voice my opinion and I am capable of working independently too. I am also skilled in the use of computers.

Well worded but says little - back it up! How about saying "Due to my time doing x (or working in y, whatever you've done, include uni projects or even shop work) I am able to interact with people in a confident and friendly manner"

Similarly "I am also skilled in the use of computers." says little. How about "I am skilled in the use of Microsoft Windows (or whatever you're skilled in using) and have an excellent knowledge of the Office software suite" (again, substitue your own stuff)

Now extend this to your entire CV.

eyerer

thanks all

I've updated it and added a cover note for a specific job which i noticed was available today.
good point about explaining how i gained those skills, i have now expanded my work experience which i think does that?

see attached:

jimmidy_cricket

Wow thats much better, the first one was very poor. You know in Microsoftword you can use a microsoft wizard to help with writing letters, compsoesing faxes and cv's and other official documents. heres how;
-Open a new microsoft word document
-At the top left hand corner click on file
-Scroll down and click on New
-A window should pop up with several tab options
-Select the appropriate one ie..other documents and click on the one you want Profesional Resume/Elegant Resume etc.

You should also include what you were studying in Uni and how far you've come through your course. Maybe having a section for your education would plump it out a bit rather than listing your grades..eg.

Education A school 1990-1996
A street
A town etc.
and then listing your grades and extra curricular achievements
and then go on to give details about your third level education

I just think it'll fill out your page a bit better