Curriculum Vitae

New Home

Hi there,

I'm trying to help a friend of mine with her CV, but the last time I did up mine was almost 20 years ago, when putting age or DOB was still required, as was a photo.

Is there any format I should be following, these days?

Thanks.

PS: Apologies if this is in the wrong place - if it is, I'd be grateful if it could be moved, please.

Pissy Missy

This is the format I use and I get interviews so I like to think I'm not going too wrong. Also I used to put in my photo but decided to leave it out and it hasn't made much of a difference I think.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name:

Home Address:

D.O.B:

Mobile:

Email

Licence:

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Primary School:

Secondary School

Third Level:

Year

Qualification:

Certification/Further Education/Training/Volunteering:

WORK EXPERIENCE

Job - MM/YY - MM/YY

Position and duties -

REFEREES

New Home

So, same as my old version, basically.

I thought the DOB could be omitted (discrimination, etc), like marital status, etc. Can anyone corroborate?

stargazer 68

You don't need to put DOB on it. But recruiters can usually work out a rough age anyway by exam dates.

This is it

Is primary/secondary school needed? I usually only put third level and professional certs

beachhead

Never put in photo. No driving licence unless specifically required or job location is 400km from address provided

AngryLips

I would omit the home address, it takes up valuable space when a CV should be limited to two pages at most, and when was the last time a potential employer sent you anything in the post? Don't need to put references in a CV or even mention that references are available because usually references are requested these days after an interview has been conducted once a job offer is conditionally made. No need for second level qualifications if third level qualifications have been achieved. Don't put anything in the CV that opens an opportunity for discrimination by a recruiter, so no photo or DOB, sex etc. Put achievements first before responsibilities - anyone can do the job spec, what was achieved over and above what's listed in the job spec of previous jobs? Make sure the profile highlights a relevant achievement and links to a personal quality that is further evidenced throughout the rest of the CV - the CV should tell a comprehensive story. A one liner for each job about why you enjoyed the job is also sometimes effective for adding personality. Just put the graduation date of any third level course, good way of hiding repeat years - don't need to specify duration of time in uni.

Ladybird25

Give a follow to Paddyjobsman, he has a blank CV on his web that can help and lots of free advice available.

skimpydoo

Add a link to a Linkedin profile as you fit more info on there than you will want to in a CV.