CV Help Needed Please.

byronwells

Alright guys

I am in need of some urgent advice if you don't mind please because I do really want a job 

But the only issue that I have got on my CV is that I have been out of work for some time now October 22 - Now,  But I have kept myself busy, buying and selling things to keep a little bit of money coming up etc.. I did put on my C that I was an eBay Professional seller (but I am not self employed, merely keeping myself a float) and haven't sold of them for a while, did most of the seller through gumtree, shopock, Facebook marketplace, etc (cash).

I just wanted to show that I have not just been sitting on my backside do nothing and have kept up with computers, etc, writing, admin, data entry, key checking and so... 

Now I am just wondering how do I go about changing my CV so that I do not sound like a bum and who is really trying to get back out there in the real world of work

Marcon

byronwells said:

Alright guys

I am in need of some urgent advice if you don't mind please because I do really want a job 

But the only issue that I have got on my CV is that I have been out of work for some time now October 22 - Now,  But I have kept myself busy, buying and selling things to keep a little bit of money coming up etc.. I did put on my C that I was an eBay Professional seller (but I am not self employed, merely keeping myself a float) and haven't sold of them for a while, did most of the seller through gumtree, shopock, Facebook marketplace, etc (cash).

I just wanted to show that I have not just been sitting on my backside do nothing and have kept up with computers, etc, writing, admin, data entry, key checking and so... 

Now I am just wondering how do I go about changing my CV so that I do not sound like a bum and who is really trying to get back out there in the real world of work

How about something alone the lines of:

While actively job-hunting I have been enhancing my computer skills to improve my employability, and actively selling on ebay, gumtree and other online marketplaces to provide me with a modest income.

byronwells

Marcon said:

byronwells said:

Alright guys

I am in need of some urgent advice if you don't mind please because I do really want a job 

But the only issue that I have got on my CV is that I have been out of work for some time now October 22 - Now,  But I have kept myself busy, buying and selling things to keep a little bit of money coming up etc.. I did put on my C that I was an eBay Professional seller (but I am not self employed, merely keeping myself a float) and haven't sold of them for a while, did most of the seller through gumtree, shopock, Facebook marketplace, etc (cash).

I just wanted to show that I have not just been sitting on my backside do nothing and have kept up with computers, etc, writing, admin, data entry, key checking and so... 

Now I am just wondering how do I go about changing my CV so that I do not sound like a bum and who is really trying to get back out there in the real world of work

How about something alone the lines of:

While actively job-hunting I have been enhancing my computer skills to improve my employability, and actively selling on ebay, gumtree and other online marketplaces to provide me with a modest income.

Alright Marcon

Hope you are well and thanks for your help.. If you don't mind can I send you over a copy of my CV for you take a look

MalMonroe

Hi, I'm not being funny but there are professionals you can approach to help you with a CV. You can find them by googling. 

I think marcon's suggestion for what to put in the space you didn't want to leave blank is excellent. But if you want to get a job, don't you want compile your own CV for it?

There is some advice in the following link, from the government -

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/cv-sections

I hope you manage to find a job very soon. 

DullGreyGuy

byronwells said:

But the only issue that I have got on my CV is that I have been out of work for some time now October 22 - Now,  But I have kept myself busy, buying and selling things to keep a little bit of money coming up etc.. I did put on my C that I was an eBay Professional seller (but I am not self employed, merely keeping myself a float) and haven't sold of them for a while, did most of the seller through gumtree, shopock, Facebook marketplace, etc (cash).

You are self employed if you are buying things to sell rather than just liquidating your old possessions... you dont have to register as such if your revenue (not profits) are under £1,000 but that doesnt change your legal status.