Merseyside employers are enraging me!

MissSarah1972

notanewuser wrote: »

More than happy to look at your cv if you want me to.

Another little tip is to print your cv on a coloured paper - not a bright one, just something that will make yours instantly stand out. Yellow is good, as is pale green or blue.

What's your background then?


I can't really print my CV on any paper if it's an online application. All online applciations have to be 'opened' at the other end and I can not make them do that.

miduck

MissSarah1972 wrote: »

I sent 54 follow up emails yesterday saying I was very interested in the role/s and that with some that said you have to have industry specific exp I said all my skills were transferable and I would be very greatful if they could seriosuly consider me etc and or give feedback on my CV.

I can not make them read the CV/application and or the follow up and of course today I have had no reply apart from one who said there was so many people apply for the £12k job they never read them all.

All these words are very generic - do you also talk about being an excellent team player, good organisational skills etc? You need to show yourself as an individual - you are writing the same thing as everyone else.

I hope you did not say that you would be greatful - the correct spelling is grateful.

MissSarah1972

miduck wrote: »

All these words are very generic - do you also talk about being an excellent team player, good organisational skills etc? You need to show yourself as an individual - you are writing the same thing as everyone else.

I hope you did not say that you would be greatful - the correct spelling is grateful.

Yes all of that is on my CV and whiteboard and cover letter

'
An adaptable and established computer literate team player specialising in Purchase Ledger with experience also in Payroll. I am used to working in a high volume environment(1500-2000 P/L invoices a month), able to work to deadlines and can prioritise my own workload. Willing to share knowledge with others and not scared of change'

my profile from my cv

I have achievements under each job too

looby75

At a course (run by the job centre) I was on a while back someone suggested the different coloured paper as a way of making your CV stand out and the advisor running the course said that if you did that they could refer you for a sanction as it would be considered as a way of trying to get employers NOT to take you seriously.

MissSarah1972

miduck wrote: »

I hope you did not say that you would be greatful - the correct spelling is grateful.

predictive text is a good thing haha

miduck

MissSarah1972 wrote: »

Yes all of that is on my CV and whiteboard and cover letter

'
An adaptable and established computer literate team player specialising in Purchase Ledger with experience also in Payroll. I am used to working in a high volume environment(1500-2000 P/L invoices a month), able to work to deadlines and can prioritise my own workload. Willing to share knowledge with others and not scared of change'

my profile from my cv

I have achievements under each job too

That's exactly my point - you don't want to come across as generic, and that is. What does that tell them about you as an individual?

miduck

looby75 wrote: »

At a course (run by the job centre) I was on a while back someone suggested the different coloured paper as a way of making your CV stand out and the advisor running the course said that if you did that they could refer you for a sanction as it would be considered as a way of trying to get employers NOT to take you seriously.

That is nonsense - I have never heard of someone being sanctioned for this reason, but I have seen it used as a successful way of standing out.

MissSarah1972 wrote: »

predictive text is a good thing haha

Predictive text should mean your spelling is always accurate!

MissSarah1972

miduck wrote: »

That is nonsense - I have never heard of someone being sanctioned for this reason, but I have seen it used as a successful way of standing out.



Predictive text should mean your spelling is always accurate!

oh ok I will tell everyone who uses it who makes mistakes when they text me. Thanks for pointing that out.

MissSarah1972

miduck wrote: »

That's exactly my point - you don't want to come across as generic, and that is. What does that tell them about you as an individual?

What about me as an individual? What do you suggest?

miduck

MissSarah1972 wrote: »

oh ok I will tell everyone who uses it who makes mistakes when they text me. Thanks for pointing that out.

No problem, now how are you getting on with your cv?