Merseyside employers are enraging me!

bugslet

Daedalus wrote: »

They were both, mainly speculative. Speculative is IMO the best way to go, the majority of companies don't ever advertise and wait for people to come to them/ friends/family of current employees.

I think there is a lot to be said for that.

Big companies it probably won't work for as they'll have their interview/application system to go through, but smaller companies can be open to this approach. I'm always impressed if someone gets up off their bum and is proactive in seeking work. Secondly, from an employers perspective, a CV can tell you only so much; if the person is in front of you and is clean, polite and smiley and they leave their CV that fulfills whatever role you may have then or in 2 months time, why the heck would you advertise. You've got someone that fits without having to place an advert, get a 100 applications and bring x many people in for an interview.

I know some people would rather work for a big company, but as it's been pointed out, it seems that it's easier to get work when you are in work.

DKLS

notanewuser wrote: »

Lots of options for making your CV stand out. Try an image search on google:

If I was sent a CV like that it would be binned immediately without reading.

notanewuser

DKLS wrote: »

If I was sent a CV like that it would be binned immediately without reading.

On what grounds?

scooby088

DKLS wrote: »

If I was sent a CV like that it would be binned immediately without reading.

WHY? Looks good to me

DKLS

scooby088 wrote: »

WHY? Looks good to me

The reasons are:

HR would supply me that CV as a print off, with the name and email address blanked out, so we cannot be accused of gender/race bias, they also blank out DOB and photo if used.

The way they print, all of the blue boxes would be unreadable and hence binned and I have neither the time nor inclination to chase HR up to get a clearer copy.

notanewuser

DKLS wrote: »

The reasons are:

HR would supply me that CV as a print off, with the name and email address blanked out, so we cannot be accused of gender/race bias, they also blank out DOB and photo if used.

The way they print, all of the blue boxes would be unreadable and hence binned and I have neither the time nor inclination to chase HR up to get a clearer copy.

So nothing to do with the actual CV then.

Miss149

Whether you send your CV in on white paper, pink paper or with a picture on it doesn't matter unless you are suitable for the job!

I ONLY apply for jobs I KNOW I am qualified or suitable for, I.E. Within my experience field or line of work. I am an auditor in Fraud, I therefore apply for these 'type' of jobs;

Any Auditing Roles - Because I am qualified to do this, I can learn the company rules/procedures when I get there.

Any Fraud/Insurance Roles - Because I work in this field and I know the system like the back of my hand. I can learn any job role within that area! Unless again it is something specific. For Example I would not apply for an accountant role in Insurance because I wouldn't have the required qualification.

If you are 'churning' out 2500+ Applications, you are applying for anything and everything, most of which you may not be suitable for which is then causing you to be disheartned in getting a job.

I would sit down and spend the time to seach all the websites in your field of work (Example, if you worked at ASDA, try Tesco website, or M&S etc).

Then search the job sites, Monster, Total Jobs etc.

Then try the agencies, Adecco, Reeds. Get yourself on their books.

Then try the jobcentre, job papers.

If you set yourself a little routine you will get into it, and make sure no job is missed.

Keep a little Log, of what you have applied for and what 'CV' copy you used.

I.E. I tailor my CV dependant on the job, so If Im going for an Auditor role in finance, I would ensure all my job skills in auditing are highlighted rather then the fact I dont have financial experience.

Or if Im going for a role in Fraud or insurance I tailor my CV to point out all I know in Fraud and Insurance which covers my background and experience rather then what I did specifically.

If you can't be bothered to tailor a CV specifically to a company or the job you apply for, your CV will placed in the 'No, Thank you' pile.

My last application for the job that I have just got, took me 2 days to complete! Why? Because I read everything I could on their website, I studied that job description until my eyes hurt, I wrote out my CV and got several friends who have different backgrounds to review it to get their opinion. But it worked, I got a phone call 2 days later, 2 interviews (phone & face 2 face) and then an assesment, and I was offered the job.

Your CV gets you through the door, from then on in you can 'win' your way to getting a contract.

Mind you my checks are still waiting to come back so I might be staying at my current job just yet! :rotfl:

Dunroamin

Photographs and colours on CVs are a big nono unless there's a specific reason for having them.

DKLS

Miss149 wrote: »

Whether you send your CV in on white paper, pink paper or with a picture on it doesn't matter unless you are suitable for the job!

Of course it matters, I usually give CVS a 10-15 second first pass to decide whether the CV is a Yes/No/Maybe. That is all and if the information isnt presented in a clear, quick to navigate manner its out.

You may think that is harsh, but its the realities of my sector, I need to focus my energies on meeting the numbers I have been set so my current staff keep their jobs, and I can create new jobs six so far this year and 3 new heads signed off for a January start.

Miss149

DKLS wrote: »

Of course it matters, I usually give CVS a 10-15 second first pass to decide whether the CV is a Yes/No/Maybe. That is all and if the information isnt presented in a clear, quick to navigate manner its out.

You may think that is harsh, but its the realities of my sector, I need to focus my energies on meeting the numbers I have been set so my current staff keep their jobs, and I can create new jobs six so far this year and 3 new heads signed off for a January start.

I don't think I explained myself clearly here, Apologises.

What I am implying is that if your CV is on coloured paper, photographed or not it makes no difference to the other person who submitted theirs on standard white paper which is the industry standard, therefore you should always use standard white paper, 1 sheet of A4, back and front that clearly shows your contact details, a brief 'profile/overview', your experience/job history, qualifications and references as a minimum. (I know not everyone supplies their references I just choose too!).