Any ideas for CV's please

rog2 · 4 October 2006 at 1:12PM

I am writing my CV, as I need to look for paid work, now that I am being declared Bankrupt, and I am struggling (not done it for over 20 years).:mad:
Can anyone point me to some good (free) CV template sites, please.

bobbadog · 4 October 2006 at 1:28PM

I can't recommend any sites, but remember to keep things easy to read, use bullet points, keep sentances concise and to the point, and don't use too much 'filler'. NEVER make your CV more than 2 pages, even if you're a Company head honcho! Horrid, fancy CV's and CV's with pictures make us throw 'em in the recycling bin (though just speaking for us, obviously).

Storm · 4 October 2006 at 2:06PM

There's a link from the MSN Homepage today on CV tips: http://msn.monster.co.uk/9331_en-GB_p1.asp

Don't know of any online CV services, but try your local job centre - they should have details of local services to you.

pania · 4 October 2006 at 2:19PM

hey rog2 good luck in finding work, i hope it will be quick and painless for you.

I've written quite a few CV's in my time and also have a book of writing the perfect CV! Will send to you FOC if you pm me. Hope this helps

Pania
xx

Dolly_Smith · 4 October 2006 at 3:12PM

I'm also happy to take a look - I'm good at CVs. you can pm me too

jambojen_2 · 4 October 2006 at 3:38PM

you can find loads of templates on the internet. type it into google and see what you come up with.
be careful though, as some sites seem free and you take ages inputting all of ure info and then they say u have to pay to finish it!
job hunting is no fun!

rog2 · 13 October 2006 at 4:03PM

Hi all,

Just a quick update and thank you for the useful info:beer:
I completed my CV (not a bad effort either - I would certainly employ me on the strength of it:rolleyes: ) and, this week have been trawling the web for job vacancies, following my interview at the jobcentre.
I have submitted my CV to about five agencies, as well as sending direct to a couple of jobs.
Really didn't know what sort of reaction I would get, and was surprised as today I have received 3 replies.
I have one fixed interview on Tuesday, and have to go to two of the agencies for initial 'assessment' interviews.
I am pleasantly surprised and cautiously optimistic:beer:

bobbadog · 13 October 2006 at 4:05PM

rog2 wrote:

Hi all,

Just a quick update and thank you for the useful info:beer:
I completed my CV (not a bad effort either - I would certainly employ me on the strength of it:rolleyes: ) and, this week have been trawling the web for job vacancies, following my interview at the jobcentre.
I have submitted my CV to about five agencies, as well as sending direct to a couple of jobs.
Really didn't know what sort of reaction I would get, and was surprised as today I have received 3 replies.
I have one fixed interview on Tuesday, and have to go to two of the agencies for initial 'assessment' interviews.
I am pleasantly surprised and cautiously optimistic:beer:

Congratulations Rog! My fingers and eyes are crossed for you x

cattie1 · 13 October 2006 at 4:27PM

oooh good luck, hopefully it will be like buses-you have nothing then you'll be offered all 3 jobs!
good luck and congratulations. cat.xxx

all_hours · 13 October 2006 at 4:33PM

Well done rog and good luck.

lynzpower · 13 October 2006 at 4:40PM

best of luck Rog

I do recommend https://www.i-resign.com, theres LOADS of stuff on there, plus a very handy salary calculator which taes out tax & NI.
keeping everything crossed for you mate

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