where to get a c.v done up

bizidea

Can anyone tell me of somewhere in the midlands where you can get a c.v professionally done up. thanks

Randomfriend

If you're not able to do up a CV on your own then you shouldn't be employed.

Google for examples and whatnot at the very least if you're struggling with what to include and how to format it. There is a world of information online. (I'm just going to assume you're not looking for someone to print it for you.) If that's the case then print it at a friends house, or your own, most people own printers.

If you have issues with reading/writing etc then I'd consider asking friends/family for help..

Edit: Sorry that came out a little harsher than I intended.. Edited the post a bit..

Eoin

Randomfriend wrote: »

If you're not able to do up a CV on your own then you shouldn't be employed.

That's pretty OTT. CV writing is a skill in its own right - I've seen some shocking CVs from people I know are very clever (and vice versa).

bizidea

randomfriend dont worry Im well able to do up a c.v myself. I was just looking for something that was more professional looking than the usual run of the mill cvs u see. Ive been self employed for the last 15 years so this is the first time i've needed a c.v in a long time sometimes its better to have something that stands out from the rest of the crowd

SamAK

There's loads of online services that do it for a fee, you provide all your info and they do all the rest.. Have a google around!

blindsider

bizidea wrote: »

Can anyone tell me of somewhere in the midlands where you can get a c.v professionally done up. thanks

http://www.fas.ie/en/Communities/Job+Clubs/Job+Club+Locations/Midlands.htm

Your closest office might be worth a call.

what type of work are you looking for? Do you know anyone who works in Recruitment?

When writing you CV:

1. Sell yourself
2. Be honest
3. Be brief - your CV should NEVER be more than 2 pages - it won't be read.
4. Spell-check, proof-read, and then get someone else to do it. Then do it all over again! Then do it again!! (Seriously!)

You might want to look at upskilling in IT. Many jobs now require email and internet skills. You'd be surprised. Have you done the ECDL course? Many will say it's outdated - that depends on where you're starting from! If your computer skills aren't great, ECDL is not a bad place to start. Again, ask FAS/Solas.

G'luck!

Mint Aero

Cv's are a load of muck mate. Don't get blindsided by all that bull out there. Personally, one page max, don't include hobbies or interests unless you can juggle 8 tyres while on fire. Boom, done. Anyone with a bit of cop on will see straight off you're a guy that was self employed for 15 yrs, that's stand out.

But if you're going for professional look? Less is more, absolute minimalist with a corporate-thin font. A line here or there to structure things ever so slightly, boom you're done, job in the bag.

Wherever you go for this cv thing, dont let 'em clutter it with colour and boxes and rubbish like interests and hobbies, dragging it out for 2 pages muck etc.

blindsider

Mint Aero wrote: »

Cv's are a load of muck mate. Don't get blindsided by all that bull out there. Personally, one page max, don't include hobbies or interests unless you can juggle 8 tyres while on fire. Boom, done. Anyone with a bit of cop on will see straight off you're a guy that was self employed for 15 yrs, that's stand out.

But if you're going for professional look? Less is more, absolute minimalist with a corporate-thin font. A line here or there to structure things ever so slightly, boom you're done, job in the bag.

Wherever you go for this cv thing, dont let 'em clutter it with colour and boxes and rubbish like interests and hobbies, dragging it out for 2 pages muck etc.

Presume that wasn't aimed at me?

Mr. Loverman

Making a CV isn't that hard if you follow a few rules.

Follow the instructions here (including the template) and you'll have a CV better than most people.

Mint Aero

blindsider wrote: »

Presume that wasn't aimed at me?

Haha genuinely wasn't. Must've did it subconsciously because it's not a word I normally use either

Explosive_Cornflake

Linkedin can generate a CV for you if you keep it up to date.
It doesn't look bad actually.
I use a LaTeX template for my CV but that'll be too far for the majority of people.
I guess the number 1 rule for me is, don't have "curriculum vitae" written at the top.

Mrs OBumble

Randomfriend wrote: »

If you're not able to do up a CV on your own then you shouldn't be employed....

Edit: Sorry that came out a little harsher than I intended.. Edited the post a bit..

Ya, 'cos your average cafe assistant, product builder or chielf-executive obviously needs the MS Word and design skills to make a good-looking document in order to carry out their day job. :rolleyes:


OP, it might help people to recommend services if you give some idea of the level of job you want: FAS (whatever they're called now) can be helpful for people entering the workforce, or looking for lower-skilled jobs, but don't have to many clues about good CVs for people aiming for higher management and the like.

There is no one-size-fits-all rule for pages / content / layout: it all depends on what you're aiming for and what skills and expereince you have.

The LinkedIn tip is a good one: these days, some professionals don't even bother with a CV, they just give links to their profile. IMHO that's a bit extreme, the HR people are likely to want a CV for their files sooner or later. But it's worth remembering that at a certain level, job hunting is more about your network and less about applying for advertised roles.