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Missing info on CV

  • 30-05-2007 10:47am
    #1
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭


    I recently applied for a part-time radio job, the closing date for which was the Friday before last. I got an acknowledgment email advising me that the applications would be reviewed early the following week, then people would be contacted. I haven't heard anything yet. Now I know that doesn't seem like a long time, but it's only one position. I'm starting to get a bit paranoid about a detail I left out of my application regarding my current position. I stated that it's freelance work, which it is, but I left out the fact that it's still only part-time and likely to fizzle out late in the summer. It's on quite a high-profile show and I'm worried that they might think "oh, she's got a good number there, she'll be all right". Do you think it would be appropriate for me to drop them an apologetic email detailing the few bits about my current job which I originally left out? It's quite an informal place and I even know them a small bit.


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  • #2
    r3nu4l
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,399 ✭✭✭✭r3nu4l


    To be honest, that's what cover letters are for. A chance to state your case and reasoning behind applying for the job. A CV is often very sterile while a cover letter lets you know a bit more about the person.

    You can call them and ask to speak to the person recruiting. Just let them know that you didn't mention it on the application but the reason you are applying is partly because your current position is part-time and that there may be opportunities for you to learn more at this station...

    Might be worth a shot.


  • #3
    Slow Motion
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,831 ✭✭✭Slow Motion


    Dudess wrote:
    I recently applied for a part-time radio job, the closing date for which was the Friday before last. I got an acknowledgment email advising me that the applications would be reviewed early the following week, then people would be contacted. I haven't heard anything yet. Now I know that doesn't seem like a long time, but it's only one position. I'm starting to get a bit paranoid about a detail I left out of my application regarding my current position. I stated that it's freelance work, which it is, but I left out the fact that it's still only part-time and likely to fizzle out late in the summer. It's on quite a high-profile show and I'm worried that they might think "oh, she's got a good number there, she'll be all right". Do you think it would be appropriate for me to drop them an apologetic email detailing the few bits about my current job which I originally left out? It's quite an informal place and I even know them a small bit.

    I wouldn't do that as it might come across a bit desperate, rather I would ring them to enquire as to wether they got your C.V. (I know you got notification but you could pretend you didn't) and then ask if there is any movement on the position being filled, and use that as an excuse to suss out the situation.


  • #4
    Dudess
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37,214 ✭✭✭✭Dudess


    Slow Motion wrote:
    I would ring them to enquire as to wether they got your C.V. (I know you got notification but you could pretend you didn't) and then ask if there is any movement on the position being filled, and use that as an excuse to suss out the situation.

    Cheers Slow Motion. I actually can't ask them if they got my application because I already sent them a "thanks for the acknowledgment"! But I might go for the second half of your recommendation - asking them what stage of the recruitment process they're at. Thanks again.

    r3nu4l, I sent them a detailed cover letter all right. And the CV was detailed too. In fact I was quite happy with my application overall. It's just this thing which is really niggling at me - I'm an eejit! All I said was "I've been doing freelance work at xx since November" but never elaborated on how many hours and how likely it's going to last. On the other hand, it could all just be in my head - after all, if I had a good number, why would I apply to them? At the same time, though, I don't want to ruin my chances. It's SO difficult to get a staff job in the media. This particular position is part-time but that doesn't matter one bit - at least it's a set job and I could work around it if I got it. Freelance is a bit of a nightmare because you don't know what you're going to be doing from one day to the next.


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