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haynesycop Posts: > 500

Hi everyone

I am looking for a new job and will be spending today typing out a new cv

I would like it to be really good so i am wondering what would be the best things to write in it

What would you start with?

Which is the best fonts to use?

Any tips/hints are greatly appreciated

Thanks
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Posted: 2005-07-11 11:32:21
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absinthebri Posts: 476

Here's a pile of templates for "Word".

http://office.microsoft.com/e[....]QZ%2CRC%2CTC%2CXT&Query=resume

Keep it simple. Use a plain font (arial, Times New Roman). Check all your spelling and grammar.

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Posted: 2005-07-11 11:37:56
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batesie Posts: > 500

simple is good, Word has templates
http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/templates/CT010317021033.aspx
job specific ones too.
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Posted: 2005-07-11 11:37:56
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haynesycop Posts: > 500

Thank you

I just want to get this perfect

I dont want to rush it and end up getting nowhere

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Posted: 2005-07-11 11:39:43
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absinthebri Posts: 476

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On 2005-07-11 11:39:43, miss copperfield wrote:
Thank you

I just want to get this perfect

I dont want to rush it and end up getting nowhere

I'm sure a few of us would be happy to check your work for you.

Remember to put in what is relevant and not put in too much that is not.

Remember to use a British English spell-checker (my "Word" often swithches to US English!).

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Posted: 2005-07-11 11:43:24
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haynesycop Posts: > 500

Thanks

I will be applying to loads of places, so i am not sure whether i should use the same cv for all of them

I will be targeting banks and mobile phone shops first

It is the first part i am bothered about, skills.

Should i just make a list like:

- punctuality
- team player

etc etc

and i want to get my objective spot on
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Posted: 2005-07-11 11:50:37
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absinthebri Posts: 476

Have you made a list of your skills, qualities and qualifications? Write *everything* down. You can tidy it up and edit it later.

The most important bit of a CV is *you*; the presentation can be worked on later.

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Posted: 2005-07-11 11:54:48
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haynesycop Posts: > 500

You are right

It is knowing what to include

My mind has gone blank i am trying to think of qualities (i do have some honestly

)

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Posted: 2005-07-11 11:56:39
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DJcreamz Posts: 463

Use arial as the font, people want to be able to read it easily, we use arial in litriture which is directed at old people as it is easy to read.
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Posted: 2005-07-11 12:00:20
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absinthebri Posts: 476

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On 2005-07-11 11:56:39, miss copperfield wrote:
You are right

It is knowing what to include

My mind has gone blank i am trying to think of qualities (i do have some honestly

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Here's a simple template:

http://www.polyjobs.co.uk/cvtemplate1.html

I personally don't like including things like "Hobbies" but think of it as a springboard. Do you have a hobby that needs a lot of organising, patience, concentration, team-work? Mention it and make sure you mention the associated skill.

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Posted: 2005-07-11 12:01:05
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