how can i phrase this better?

eurotrotter

hi guys
hope yer all well
im having difficulty phrasing the following oin my cv, im useless at al things writing related!
here is wat im trying to say:


Interests

Languages: Speak semi fluent German and French; continue to practise both these languages with view to attaining fluency in both.
Driving: I enjoy driving cars, as well everything car related. I have a full Drivers License and I have my own personal car
Societies: Member of the UCC Motorcycle Club and was elected treasurer. Attend weekly workshop sessions and regular organized social events.
Music: Have a great interest in a variety of different types of music.
Sport: Member of UCC Mardyke Gym and play soccer and badminton regularly.
Travel: Avid Traveller, have visited Germany, France, London, and Spain, and lived and worked in U.S.A for six months.


see the bit there about driving, im trying to mention about my full license in a sneaky kinda way, but i genuinely do adore everything car related!
any ideas on how to word it better for the ole cv?!
thanks very much for your time
ed

pclancy

My 2c....

I'd put the whole lot simply under....

Interests:
Languages (German/French)
Motoring
Music
Sport
Travel

....If I'd even put them there at all, your CV probably only gets read to the level thats relevent for the job you're going for. Is it a motor industry related job? Everyones done some travel, sport and likes some kind of music. Its probably one of the least important parts of your CV, focus on your work experience and education instead.

AARRRGH

Also too many interests might make you sound like you'll have other things on your mind while in work...

Eoin

Why be sneaky about mentioning your driver's license? It's a valid point to put down.

Don't bother saying you enjoy driving, unless you're going for a job as a chauffeur.

I wouldn't bother saying that you're a member of a gym - it doesn't really say anything one way or the other. Same goes for saying you like travel - you don't want to come across as someone who is quick to up and leave. Snip the music bit too - saying you like a wide range of music is complete filler that says nothing about you.

Languages are good to mention, but make sure you can back yourself up in an interview.

I think you're putting way too much in this section. Unless you're seriously stuck for text in the work experience section, I'd trim it down considerably.

chump

I'd put down and scrap, as follows

Languages:
Strong German and French speaker. Goal to be fluent by XXXX

Motoring:
Full driving license with personal car.
Elected Treasurer to the UCC Motorcycle Club in XXXX for XXX. Attended weekly workshop sessions and regular organized social events. (Is this past tense?)

Sport:
Member of UCC Mardyke Gym. Play soccer and badminton [give time period]

Travel:
Lived and worked in U.S.A for six months [give time period]

oh and no need to put too much info, just enough so that they get a flavour of your personality and can ask a few nice questions when you get interviewed