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CV advice needed please

  • 27-12-2014 12:28AM
    #1
    Elvis_Presley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Unfortunately the small startup I'm working may not exist in a few months so it's time to start looking. Would anyone mind having a quick look at my CV please and suggesting improvements?

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/bgdohh8pzmcrkpb/CV.pdf?dl=0

    Many thanks!

    Second question, when asked in an interview why I'm leaving, what would the best response be?


Comments

  • #2
    L.Jenkins
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,242 Mod ✭✭✭✭L.Jenkins


    The CV looks well. I don't really know what you could add or strip away. As for being asked why you're leaving, maybe honesty is the best policy.


  • #3
    maki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 774 ✭✭✭maki


    As a general rule of thumb, you should avoid the use of personal pronouns. Instead of "I led a team", simply say "Led a team". Start sentences like that with action verbs to grab attention, rather than repeat "I this", "I that", which gets repetitive.


  • #4
    amen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭amen


    you should really mention some of your soft skills such as project management, research etc


  • #5
    Kinet1c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 824 ✭✭✭Kinet1c


    Did you get honours in your degree/masters? If so, put that down.

    Any hobbies/interests? Put em down, shows you have interests out of work. If you're extremely lucky the recruiter/interviewer might be in to them too and create a common ground before you even meet them.

    LinkedIn account?

    I never put my address on my CV, find it somewhat irrelevant although like the hobbies/interests it could mean you have a common ground.


  • #6
    Elvis_Presley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭Elvis_Presley


    Thanks for your feedback, took it into account. Just sent it on there so hopefully I'll be hearing back soon.


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