Best approach when handing cv in?

BaRcOe

You want a job and have a cv written up, ready to go.

Do you just hand it up to the staff and ask em to give it to the manager.
Other than being assertive, smiley and nice how do you/what do you do when handing in cv?

Put it in an envelope?

Random

If it's a pretty big place generally I'll just post it in for the attention of the manager (usually having got the managers name somewhere).

supersheeps

If you're applying for a position in service or retail:
Dress well and appropriately (doesn't have to be a full suit, just smart-no tracksuits/messy clothes)
Smile!
Don't have friends with you
If it's busy, just hand it to a friendly looking member of staff, the manager may not have time to simply take a cv from you, but ask for it to be given to the manager
Don't go in a the busiest time (ie-Saturday afternoon) and expect to get any special treatment
Make sure there is a vacancy being advertised!
Don't get someone else to hand it in for you (shocking, but the amount mammies I've had handing in cvs for their little precious!!! Those just go into the bin)
Don't bother with an envelope or plastic pocket, personally they just annoy me a little as I have to go to a bit extra bother when scanning cvs
You don't have to put your picture on it unless you want to give the management a laugh!
Most importantly, be friendly and make it seem like you want the job! Even if you just hand your cv to a member of floor staff, they'll be the people to tell the manager if you were suitable or not
First impressions still count!!!:)
Failing that, a crisp €50 note stapled to the top of your cv should work

mikemac

Excellent advice above ^^^^
I can't realy add to it

Just to reiterate, don't just hand it into customer service and don't post it.
Talk to a manager, dress smart and remember, don't go at a busy time.
Although at Christmas it's nearly always busy
I realy wouldn't be suprised if you got hired on the spot, many jobs are gotten like this of you can display your skills.

best of luck

BaRcOe

supersheeps wrote: »

Make sure there is a vacancy being advertised!

Don't bother with an envelope or plastic pocket, personally they just annoy me a little as I have to go to a bit extra bother when scanning cvs

Make sure there is a vacancy being advertised!

Failing that, a crisp €50 note stapled to the top of your cv should work

thanks nice post!

Is a plastic pocket not more presentable than just 2 stapled sheets?

a vacancy, erh, what if they MIGHT be looking for someone but dont have any signs/adds up?

lol on the €50, might give it a shot

micmclo wrote: »

Excellent advice above ^^^^

I realy wouldn't be suprised if you got hired on the spot, many jobs are gotten like this of you can display your skills.

best of luck

thanks micmclo, ye, the confidence it takes to go in and hand it up/be assertive might be enough for the job so i agree with you there.

R.D. aka MR.D

the best bit of advice i have is be nice!!

i used to be jointly responsible for hiring people but i was the front office person also and people handing in cv's would be so rude to me e.g demanding to give it to the manager etc. needless to say those went in the bin.


that happens everywhere if you are rude to even the lowest employee the manager knows them better than you and is likely to listen to anything negative.

some shops/business have the policy of the manager not taking the cv so don't be pushy if told this.

Serafijn

Just want to add the the advice of the above poster, by saying that the same applies if you are following up on an application, posted cv or interview. Some people really shoot themselves in the foot by sending constant demanding emails and calling all the time. If someone is this pushy before they get the job imagine what they're like to work with!

One polite call and a follow-up email is enough to remind them you're waiting. There is a lot going on behind the scenes for every person who gets hired, so don't expect things to happen instantly. Show a bit of dignity while you wait and you will be better off for it!