CV Question

AnimeRulez

hey guys just wondering i recently lost my job one ive done since i left school basically in the same place for 10 years im working on my cv i have 2 questions

i cant remember my leaving cert results will i try to contact my old secondary and get it off them or will i not bother puttin them on my cv having been out of school for 10 years

and since ive only every been in the one job how do i make my cv seem not so small (basically i worked in a sports shop for 10 years and thats all ive ever done)

Thanks

woolymammoth

AnimeRulez wrote:

i cant remember my leaving cert results ... will i not bother puttin them on my cv having been out of school for 10 years

I've never had my leaving results on my CV! Just add the name of the school and the year(s), nothing more.

AnimeRulez wrote:

basically i worked in a sports shop for 10 years and thats all ive ever done

so, you have 10 years of sales experience? elaborate on that..! Don't worry if it's just one page. If it's well presented and all relevant, what does it matter? Add in any other skills you have too, first aid, manual handling, anything that might be relevant to the jobs your applying for.

best of luck!

AARRRGH

Don't bother putting your leaving cert results on your CV.

I'm sure you've accomplished a lot in 10 years - improved sales, reduced crime, improved stock taking, managed a team of people, etc.? So put all these things on your CV. Really sell yourself.

On a seperate note, you should consider doing an evening course in something, e.g. management or computer skills or something. Most people have some sort of qualification these days so your CV could look bare without one! Just a thought.

Good luck.