Best C.V template to use?

LaVail

Can anyone link me to a decent C.V template to use.

Something simple if possible.

Thanks.

Maglight

http://www.irishjobs.ie/careeradvice/cv-templates/

LaVail

Maglight wrote: »

http://www.irishjobs.ie/careeradvice/cv-templates/

Thanks.

tiffbunny

In-house recruiter here, I've reviewed at least 2k CVs this year and laid eyes on nearly 4k more, and the "Changing Jobs" chronological CV template linked above provided by IrishJobs is a great choice and a good deal better than the average CV we get these days.

However, do not use functional/skills-based CVs, such as their "Career Change" template.

Why avoid skills-based CVs? Because even if you are changing fields, recruiters - both agency and in-house - want to see your skills in the context of your career path and experience growth over time, which those CVs do not show.

Hope that helps, and no, recruiters never mind a generic template CV as long as it's easily understood and has your complete contact information.

Lord Nikon

I previously paid a company to help me set my CV correct. I can upload it here, and take out my details. It may or not work for you, but it should be a decent basis to begin with.

LaVail

tiffbunny wrote: »

In-house recruiter here, I've reviewed at least 2k CVs this year and laid eyes on nearly 4k more, and the "Changing Jobs" chronological CV template linked above provided by IrishJobs is a great choice and a good deal better than the average CV we get these days.

However, do not use functional/skills-based CVs, such as their "Career Change" template.

Why avoid skills-based CVs? Because even if you are changing fields, recruiters - both agency and in-house - want to see your skills in the context of your career path and experience growth over time, which those CVs do not show.

Hope that helps, and no, recruiters never mind a generic template CV as long as it's easily understood and has your complete contact information.

Thanks very much for the advice.

Lord Nikon wrote: »

I previously paid a company to help me set my CV correct. I can upload it here, and take out my details. It may or not work for you, but it should be a decent basis to begin with.

That would be great if you wouldn't mind uploading it.

Lord Nikon

Okay, so I can't really upload it, as since it was compiled in Word, the headings and such will be all over the place. If you wish, you could leave your email address and I can send it to you.

Steve