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Threebabes

Hi

I am applying for jobs at the moment but don't get called up for any interviews.

I am interested to know what employers would be looking for on a CV which would help me stand out.

I did wordprocessing, typing qualifications years ago and an office diploma. I have over the years did a few short courses through my job at the time.

I applied for two charity work admin jobs and have not heard back from them.

I have lots of experience with office/admin work. I have spent nearly 7 years being a SAHM so not sure if this puts employers off.

Any advice would be welcome. Thank You

~Beanie~

One thing I can think of is that a lot of employers are looking for people with experience of using MS Office software - Word, Excel, Outlook etc. Can you use these?

anamenottaken

Do you send a covering letter which spells out why you are the right person as well as sending your CV?

Have you registered with an agency for temp work? They will test you so you will see what is expected these days. Even if you don't get work immediately, there may be some software training packages you will be allowed to use on their premises to help improve your skills.

FBaby

Can you say that although a SAHM, you have been dealing with admin task, on a voluntary basis, to help your partner's business, your parents financial matters, help running a play group, organised activities with the children's school etc... anything that shows you are proactive and can take initiatives.

gibson123

Microsoft Office
Budgeting
Customer service
flexibility
Organised
Able to prioritise
Can work under pressure

oh yes and interested and knowledgable about my organisation

Threebabes

HI

Yes I can use microsoft office, probably word and outlook better than excel and powerpoint now. I had a looked for course in the area but they seem to be aimed at those on job seekers. I feel if you are not claiming any benefits of any sort, no one is interested in getting you back to work.

I have started doing a functional maths course at my local college, so I can put that on my cv.

No I just use a basic letter when I send it out with my cv. I feel really stuck on what to put. I will make adjustments to my letter to see if this helps.

I've helped out on school trips, but primarily the last years have been spent raising the kids and running the household, organising our finances etc....

gibson123

Threebabes wrote: »

HI

Yes I can use probably word and outlook better than excel and powerpoint now. ( I have strong skills in word and outlook and a good workinn knowledge of excel and powerpoint) I had a looked for course in the area but they seem to be aimed at those on job seekers. look on line there are free courses, if I find the link I will post later) I feel if you are not claiming any benefits of any sort, no one is interested in getting you back to work.

I have started doing a functional maths course at my local college, so I can put that on my cv.

No I just use a basic letter when I send it out with my cv. I feel really stuck on what to put. I will make adjustments to my letter to see if this helps.

I am interested in the position because........

I would like to draw your attention to my skills in ..............

i would love to work with your company because...........

I've helped out on school trips, (I am helpful and trustworthy and organised, I regularly help out with school trips) but primarily the last years have been spent raising the kids and running the household, organising our finances etc.... (i have taken a career break recently and I am now ready to return to work, I am good at managing my family and other commitments, prioritising well and organising my own and others time and diaries

Hope this helps

gibson123

Here you go, you'll be up to date in no time

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training-FX101782702.aspx

pompeyrich

I had a looked for course in the area

I have over the years did a few short courses through my job at the time.

Grammar police alert, sorry to be picky, I know this is only a forum and maybe a phone keyboard was used to write the post but the 2 lines above are taken from your posts and would not impress a would be employer.

LittleVoice

Don't say you have "strong skills" in an MS application until you are actually confident. You also need to say which version(s) of Word and so on you can use proficiently. The word processing course you did "years ago" might have been using Word 97.

If you haven't got Word 2010 at home, find somewhere where you can access this. For instance I found many differences when I moved from Word 2007.

Threebabes

Thanks for all your help.

Im going to rejig my letter and have a look at brushing my office skills.

:-)