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work law and tips

  • 21-03-2013 9:27pm
    #1
    illuminated
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭


    Basicly im 15, ill be 16 in july but i'm lookin for work, whats the law on this and is it enforced, what would you's recommend i put on my cv in general and should I hand my cv around and say im lookin for work now or wait till im 16 or try get a few hours now and more when I reach 16,any cv tips or places that might hire me, btw I live in the balbriggan area
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  • #2
    Tom Young
    Legal Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,338 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tom Young


    Text speak in a CV is not advisable. I'm not sure what most of the above post says.


  • #3
    nuac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,769 ✭✭✭nuac


    tolaneil wrote: »
    Basicly im 15, ill be 16 in july butom lookin for work, whzts the law on this and is it enforced what would yous reccommend iput onmy cv in general should I hand my cv around and say im lookin for work now or wait till im 16 or try get a few hours now and more when I reach 16 any cv tips or places that might hire me, btw I live in the balbriggan area

    Work on your English.

    Good written and spoken English helps to make a good impression on any prospective employer


  • #4
    illuminated
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭illuminated


    nuac wrote: »
    Work on your English.

    Good written and spoken English helps to make a good impression on any prospective employer


    My english is generally to quiet a high standard, I wrote the post in a hurry and on my tablet, but the advice is good


  • #5
    68Murph68
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 583 ✭✭✭68Murph68


    tolaneil wrote: »
    My english is generally to quiet a high standard, I wrote the post in a hurry and on my tablet, but the advice is good

    Please tell me this was a joke post.


  • #6
    am i bovvered
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,102 ✭✭✭am i bovvered


    Give the OP a break, they are only 15... I thought the reply was quite good, I was expecting a smart ass reply to the criticism.

    Tolaneil... place your CV, dress smartly, good luck.


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  • #7
    illuminated
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭illuminated


    am i bovvered wrote: »
    Give the OP a break, they are only 15... I thought the reply was quite good, I was expecting a smart ass reply to the criticism.

    Tolaneil... place your CV, dress smartly, good luck.

    OP????


  • #8
    ResearchWill
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭ResearchWill


    tolaneil wrote: »
    OP????

    OP can mean both Original Post or Original Poster.

    Well best bet is not to fall into the trap of most people, make sure 1 your CV is job specific. (If applying for a job in a pet store for example make sure your CV reflects your interest in animals etc.) 2 apply for jobs you have a chance of getting and you will enjoy doing. 3 show you are able to understand basic instructions by making sure your cover letter relates to the job advertised that you are applying for, also have any letter and CV checked by someone else for spelling, grammar and punctuation. 4 in my personal opinion carpet bombing of CV's does not work, try and get an introduction to the decision maker, through friends, family or activities.

    When Turing up for interview, have clean polished shoes, suit if you have one or shirt and tie and good jacket. Give yourself plenty of time to get to interview, and try and relax for a few minutes before, answer questions clearly, truthfully and with confidence.

    Best of luck.


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