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"Further Skills" Phrasing on CV

  • 17-01-2014 9:43pm
    #1
    Supermensch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 270 ✭✭


    I'm doing up a CV and am trying to create a section for other skills I have that are not implicit of my work history and education. I'm stuck on the phrasing of the title for this section. I had tried just giving it the title "Skills", and while that works for say 'Python Programming', it doesn't really gel with 'Linux-based systems', for example.

    I realise how pedantic this is being, but does anyone know if there is a catch-all name for such a section. Thanks in advance!


Comments

  • #2
    Mr. Loverman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Mr. Loverman


    People don't normally have a section like this in their CV.

    If I understand correctly, you are trying to show the employer you (for fun, or whatever) read a Python programming book or something like that?


  • #3
    guinnessdrinker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭guinnessdrinker


    I don't think there is anything wrong with using "Further Skills" as a heading. Can't see it doing any harm any way but I'm no expert on CV's.


  • #4
    sligoface
    Closed Accounts Posts: 556 ✭✭✭sligoface


    I think it depends on what you are applying for, are you tailoring it to a specific job, or is this just a CV with everything on it.

    If these skills are relevant to the position you are applying for, perhaps 'Relevant Skills'. If they are just as you say, 'Further Skills', ie: not relevant, then probably leave it out completely.

    I thought most CV's had a section which profiles skills and experience, basically summarizing why you would be suitable for the role without having to read every detail of your work history and education, but I may be wrong.


  • #5
    finisklin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭finisklin


    How many pages is your CV? Have you space to include more details?


  • #6
    Supermensch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 270 ✭✭Supermensch


    Thanks for the replies so far. Just a bit of background, I'm currently a first year college student looking for summer work at a technology company, so I'm not applying for a specific position, but rather I am trying to get work in a company that is somewhat related to my area of study.
    How many pages is your CV? Have you space to include more details?

    My CV is 2 pages long. I've put emphasis on my work history and education to date, but because I went straight from secondary school to 3rd level that's limited to weekend and summer jobs I've had.


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  • #7
    Mr. Loverman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,001 ✭✭✭Mr. Loverman


    Use your cover letter for this. Sell your interest in IT, technical knowledge and level of maturity.


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