Updating a CV

gerald88

Hey,

I've recently decided i want to move on from my current job, but i've been here since for 10 years (Since i was 18) So my current CV skills aren't exactly up to date!

I've got an extremely basic CV saved, but i'm struggling what to put down in the Key Skills part that isn't already in my job description? Also, do i need a personal summary? Or is that the some thing as key skills?

Lastly! In 2016 i got a promotion, to management/supervising, but how should i show that on the CV? The job description for the previous 8 or so years is already in described in the Supervisor role, i just wasn't doing the management side of it.

A screenshot of my current draft is below, i've had to split it due to post restrictions.

Thanks for any help!

https:// imgur.com/3RHuopL

Nothanks

Ok, so everyone has CV advice, and everyone is both right and wrong. It's a lot of personal taste involved, you're trying to convince 1 or 2 people you don't know to interview you.

My 2p, with the caveat I couldn't see your CV image!

Your job descriptions are just taking up space. You don't want to convince me to hire anyone who has your job role, you want me to hire YOU. The best most supportive boss ever and an utter clown have the same job description.

Long service at a company is fine as long as your cover letter gives me a brief but convincing rationale why you'd rather work for me. (NEVER why you don't want to work for them.)

Achievements > Job titles

"Supervisor, responsible for managing 10 staff"
Vs
"Supervisor who helped my team of 10 achieve 15% sales growth"

Numbers are your friend
"Call operator taking customer calls for orders"
Vs
"Call operator handling around 150 calls a day taking orders of an average £10,000"

Key skills =|= list of adjectives. "Hard-working" yuck

Personal statement a must.

Ok, brief rant over! Happy to support further later!

custardy

trailingspouse

Summary is an absolute must. Chances are it'll be the only bit that's read, at least on the first sifting.

Don't make it difficult for hirers to see what you have to offer.

jobbingmusician

Post your CV in editable form, and I'll play with it. I'm not retyping from scratch.

Simon11

Are the dates of working at McD a mistake? 2006-2006? What happened 2006 to 2016?


Any hobbies or volunteering that can show off your talent?


What type of job are you going for? What are the job requirements- make sure you show off that you tick their boxes in your CV.

gerald88

Hey,

Thanks for the advice, i'll make sure to incorporate the ideas!

Nope, the addresses aren't a mistake, sorry i didn't explain it correctly. Basically i've been working for the same company since 2007 (After i'd left mcdonald's)

I was a logistics operative from 2007 until 2016, in 2016 i was promoted to logistics supervisor. I'm not really sure how's best to note that? Would i just state

2007-2016; Logistics operative - Duties etc.

Then

2016-Present; Logistics Supervisor, doing the same duties as Logistics operative with the addition of XYZ etc....?

Here's the editable file, in case you had issues with my link!

scribd.com/document/369383334/Upload

Thanks!

jobbingmusician

gerald88 wrote: »

Here's the editable file, in case you had issues with my link!

scribd.com/document/369383334/Upload

Thanks!

Notice

This document has been removed from Scribd.


(I was actually hoping you would post the anonymised text from your screengrab on here)

z4harry

I got made redundant just before Christmas and had a similar problem with Key Skills as they weren't part of a CV last time I did one.

However, as you start job searching and see what skills prospective employees are looking for you will soon get a good idea of what your most powerful skills are. Keep your list to about 5-6 of your best - Organised, Time-management, etc. Include any specialised systems or processes you are particularly proficient in, ie a leading software package in your industry.

It has taken me about 6 weeks of honing to get mine right, but you will get there.

NineDeuce

There is no single answer to what you should put on your skill sets. It depends what the job is and you should tailor your CV to who you want to appeal to.

theroamingnomad

A personal statement is much more powerful than a list of key skills. I would reference the key skills, linking them to experience, as part of a covering letter myself.