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Yet another CV thread. (starting off)

  • 28-08-2005 6:29pm
    #1
    sabriel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭


    I'm 17 years old and I will soon be searching for a weekend job for college.I did out my CV today but its virtually empty . The only work experience I have has been babysitting for three years.I doubt any employer would give it a second look, except maybe to laugh hysterically! :o I'd appreciate any advice on improving it.Even with the babysitting down it only takes up about half a page.


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  • #2
    THE1NE
    Closed Accounts Posts: 95 ✭✭THE1NE


    I concur.
    I need a job,Moving up to Dublin soon enough..
    Couldn't get a job in Galway over summer help!!!


  • #3
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Put your babysitting down. It shows responsibility and the desire to work and take charge. Ask one of your regulars if they'll go as a reference for you...


  • #4
    daveirl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,483 ✭✭✭✭daveirl


    This post has been deleted.


  • #5
    rsta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭rsta


    Hiya sabriel,

    I remember doing my cv up for the first time too, it looked so short! i was nearly embarassed sending it off!

    Make sure u do put down the babysitting, it does show responsibility and a thats important trait to have. Ciaranfo had a good idea to ask one of your regulars if you can put their name down as a reference.

    Put down hobbies and interests and maybe have a small paragraph introducing yourself and what you will be studying at college.

    Oh, and I would make the font a little bigger than usual on the cv and centre a few things like your personal details.

    Make sure it looks smart, tidy and easy to read.

    Best of luck!


  • #6
    sabriel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭sabriel


    Thanks.I wasn't sure weather to bother putting down an introduction or hobbies , they should make it look slightly less empty. :)


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