Uploaded my CV could someone take a look and give me some feedback?

Disko biscuits

I need a fresh set of eyes on this and tell me where it can be improved please..

Anything you can find wrong with this please point it out, I have also removed my number but on the original it will be on it

<admin note: I have deleted your CV. Posting your personal details on the internet is really not the right thing to do. For your own sake, remove your personal details and re-attach the document>

starlit

You might need to have document saved as .doc rather than .docx as not everyone might be able to view it if they have an older version of Word.
Those that have newer version of Word will be able to view the .docx file no problem.

krissovo

The format looks crap (I am using open office) as a start, save as pdf if you send it out electronically.

Ok after that my comments to the content are:

1, 1.5 pages on largely irrelevant school results to the work force you are targeting (assumption). You have a counter balance license that is more relevant to real work than school but almost hidden!
2, Good detail in the further experience section for example

"Dealing with internal and external customers via telephone and face to face conversations to ensure successful communication via actively listening and probing questions. "

3, The rest is kind of like waffle, for example:

" I enjoy sharing knowledge and encourage development of others to achieve specific team goals."

Where is the example that backs this point up?

4, Your employment details in your current list format is very poor. Read point 2...........A good descriptive action, I have no doubt that you performed this in your role at supervalue but you list it as "Serving Customers". Come on jazz it up a bit......"putting meat in fridge" is the same as something like.......Ensuring correct stock rotation while maintaining presentation ( I could do better but its late)

You have obviously googled a good line (see point 2) and put it in your CV and the rest is your own work. Am I right?

Ok with a little work it can look good as you have work experience, with your work experience I would use this format.


Details: Name, contact number etc
Professional Experience: Supervalue, Charity
Qualifications

PM me if you want me to have a go at putting your CV into a framework and pushing you with constructive criticism (free of course) so you can build a great CV.

Saganist

Haven't read it totally yet BUT.

First thing that strikes me is your grades.. Tables and all that..

Get the fails in your leaving OFF your CV. Why do you want an a potential employer to know you failed a particular subject ?

Remove the "E's".

EDIT: Further reading.

Phone Number: Blank ? Why ?

counter balance Lift truck operator certificate: Sentences start with an upper case letter.

Duties: • Putting fresh meat into the fridge.

Come on. As the previous post said. Spruce it up a bit... Never put those words on a CV.

Disko biscuits

Saganist wrote: »

Haven't read it totally yet BUT.

First thing that strikes me is your grades.. Tables and all that..

Get the fails in your leaving OFF your CV. Why do you want an a potential employer to know you failed a particular subject ?

Remove the "E's".

Just take that certain subject out completely?

lestat21

Jeez.... im sorry to say that I couldn't recall any memorable detail from your cv if asked because the format is very distracting. You're right to ask for help

Firstly all text should be in the same font, the body should be the same size text, spacing between lines should be consistent and bold should only be used for headings or important details. Go into a lot more detail about your voluntary work and your hobbies. This will give the employer an idea of your skills, previous relevant experience as well as showing that youre an outgoing sociable person who likes to work.

I've attached a very bland template CV that can be used by anyone who is looking for tips. i know I spent a good two weeks tweeking my CV few months back and its really paid off.

BrianBoru00

* take ALL of the results off. They aren t going to benefit you , it will also reduce the CV to 2 pages. Under the Education heading, just list the school and the years you attended.

* change the order of the skills and work experience with work experience first.
* socialising not socializing (american spelling)

lestat21

Saganist wrote: »

Haven't read it totally yet BUT.

First thing that strikes me is your grades.. Tables and all that..

Get the fails in your leaving OFF your CV. Why do you want an a potential employer to know you failed a particular subject ?

Remove the "E's".

Good point.. The tables make these results stand out. Nothing wrong with leaving them off the Cv but you might have to explain that in an interview. You could list your results by level instead

Ordinary Level: English (B) etc.
Foundation Level: Maths (C) etc..

Also take your date of birth off the CV. It doesnt need to be there and youre just encouraging older employers to discriminate gainst the young lad. Can I ask what type of jobs are you applying for??

Disko biscuits

lestat21 wrote: »

Good point.. The tables make these results stand out. Nothing wrong with leaving them off the Cv but you might have to explain that in an interview. You could list your results by level instead

Ordinary Level: English (B) etc.
Foundation Level: Maths (C) etc..

Also take your date of birth off the CV. It doesnt need to be there and youre just encouraging older employers to discriminate gainst the young lad. Can I ask what type of jobs are you applying for??

Thanks for the advice if anyone can think of anymore please throw them out there..

To be honest at this stage any job.. I would prefer a job in a retailers like sports direct/lifestyle anything along those lines. beggars can't be choosers I suppose

Tefral

Straight away your cv tells me your not very good at using office.

Learn how to use the ruler to align your items.

Is it not "Physics"?

Get rid of the results and tailor it to the job you want. Ie I completed 6 subjects for the leaving certificate with particular regard to the A in Maths.

Put a positive spin on everything.

Disko biscuits

cronin_j wrote: »

Straight away your cv tells me your not very good at using office.

Is it not "Physics"?

It's Physics and Chemistry together. you only get one grade on it doh so I put it down as what everyone called it in school including the teacher who taught it..

again thanks for the advice any more is very much appreciated.

dvcireland

Useful CV Preparation Guide for Engineering jobs, but could be a handy guide:

http://www.wilderecruitment.co.uk/job-seekers/ultimatecv

Good advice:

If you are a chartered engineer, then details on your degree or HND/HNC is all that is required
Details on your O’ Level in cookery are not required.

krissovo

I have mailed you a new format with some sample text of how to sell yourself and the duties you have performed to date.

I dont agree entirely with removing all subjects as your Maths, English and business results are not bad especially if you are continuing retail as they are all valid.

Disko biscuits

krissovo wrote: »

I have mailed you a new format with some sample text of how to sell yourself and the duties you have performed to date.

I dont agree entirely with removing all subjects as your Maths, English and business results are not bad especially if you are continuing retail as they are all valid.

I handed out the CV's that you upgraded for me and got a call for an interview for Thursday... Thanks alot man

krissovo

Disko biscuits wrote: »

I handed out the CV's that you upgraded for me and got a call for an interview for Thursday... Thanks alot man

Well done, now have a good interview and get the job!

Disko biscuits

krissovo wrote: »

Well done, now have a good interview and get the job!

Thanks again man I would never of gotting the interview if you didn't help me with it...again THANKS