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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

It’s time to start the hunt for a new job so I’ll need to update my CV

After having a wee glance over my old one yesterday I noticed I still have my Standard Grades on there

that was only a mere 20 years ago

What should your CV say about you?

How far do you go back?

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

"It’s time to start the hunt for a new job so I’ll need to update my CV

After having a wee glance over my old one yesterday I noticed I still have my Standard Grades on there

that was only a mere 20 years ago

What should your CV say about you?

How far do you go back?

Just include what you want in it.

Hark at you. Standard Grades, those are so modern. I'm so last century. Lol

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"It’s time to start the hunt for a new job so I’ll need to update my CV

After having a wee glance over my old one yesterday I noticed I still have my Standard Grades on there

that was only a mere 20 years ago

What should your CV say about you?

How far do you go back?

I’d just focus on the professional profile , current position,, highest level of education. Everything else just dates, locations etc

I think it’s really important in the opening profile not just to sell yourself but to pitch - what it is you want , why you are looking etc regardless of the level or type of job you’re after , project that you are in full control of who you are choosing to work for and why

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It’s time to start the hunt for a new job so I’ll need to update my CV

After having a wee glance over my old one yesterday I noticed I still have my Standard Grades on there

that was only a mere 20 years ago

What should your CV say about you?

How far do you go back?

Just include what you want in it.

Hark at you. Standard Grades, those are so modern. I'm so last century. Lol"

I think even standard grades are out of date now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It’s time to start the hunt for a new job so I’ll need to update my CV

After having a wee glance over my old one yesterday I noticed I still have my Standard Grades on there

that was only a mere 20 years ago

What should your CV say about you?

How far do you go back?

Maybe just send your Fab profile. It might work better

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hi use a CV Builder& don't have any more than 1 page any more and prospective employees don't read. Ensure u have ur strengths and previous employment only for 5 yrs.

Good Luck in job hunt

Fem A

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It’s time to start the hunt for a new job so I’ll need to update my CV

After having a wee glance over my old one yesterday I noticed I still have my Standard Grades on there

that was only a mere 20 years ago

What should your CV say about you?

How far do you go back?

Maybe just send your Fab profile. It might work better "

Hello future employer, here’s my dick and my ass in stockings

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

There's a particular way to write a cv these days.

Loads of ideas on the Internet.

Start with an introduction.

Try not to make it more than 2or3 pages long.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

One of my daughters did my last one made me sound amazing! Ha ha x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It’s time to start the hunt for a new job so I’ll need to update my CV

After having a wee glance over my old one yesterday I noticed I still have my Standard Grades on there

that was only a mere 20 years ago

What should your CV say about you?

How far do you go back?

I’d just focus on the professional profile , current position,, highest level of education. Everything else just dates, locations etc

This is solid advice i shall take! The confidence has dropped over the current employment but I’ll find myself a little to get the first bit looking promising

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

"It’s time to start the hunt for a new job so I’ll need to update my CV

After having a wee glance over my old one yesterday I noticed I still have my Standard Grades on there

that was only a mere 20 years ago

What should your CV say about you?

How far do you go back?

Just include what you want in it.

Hark at you. Standard Grades, those are so modern. I'm so last century. Lol

I think even standard grades are out of date now

Yes. It is Nat 4 & Nat 5 now. What about finding someone who will write it for you?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think these days they're looking for a single page, showing only pertinent relevant recent information. Your last two jobs, professional qualifications, accreditations and relevant current tickets if you need them for the job. I think they would ask you about your Standard grades if they were bothered about them and you got to an interview! I'm with you in having Standard grades and it possibly dates us straight away, so I would avoid mentioning them at all cost

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By *ealitybitesMan
over a year ago

Belfast

Never needed a CV until 4 years ago. Apart from my first job in 1984 every other role has been offered to me on merit and word of mouth with no need for interviews.

I had no idea how to write one or what to put in it but got plenty of good advice from a friend about using bullet points and not using the word "I".

I made it public online and 2 days later got offered a job out of the blue even though I wasn't actively looking for a new challenge.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I think these days they're looking for a single page, showing only pertinent relevant recent information. Your last two jobs, professional qualifications, accreditations and relevant current tickets if you need them for the job. I think they would ask you about your Standard grades if they were bothered about them and you got to an interview! I'm with you in having Standard grades and it possibly dates us straight away, so I would avoid mentioning them at all cost

Taking the Standard grades off would certainly save half a page. My possible issue is in my current employment I’m doing about 4 peoples jobs and capable of doing other tasks around the multiple factories. That’s going to be a tight one to narrow down.

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Depends whether the job you go for only accepts CVs or there is an application form and covering letter too. Yes CVs have to be kept short generally but if it's the only thing they require, will not really be a problem if your CV is a couple of pages. If there is an application and/or covering letter, use that to expand on your skills and previous specific achievements.What employers hate is generic statements without specific examples to back it up. A bit of further advise, always rewrite your CV a little after you read the job spec and something about the company. There are always things you can do to make it more relevant to them and what they are looking for. Good luck.

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

I display my CV with my verifications

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Depends whether the job you go for only accepts CVs or there is an application form and covering letter too. Yes CVs have to be kept short generally but if it's the only thing they require, will not really be a problem if your CV is a couple of pages. If there is an application and/or covering letter, use that to expand on your skills and previous specific achievements.What employers hate is generic statements without specific examples to back it up. A bit of further advise, always rewrite your CV a little after you read the job spec and something about the company. There are always things you can do to make it more relevant to them and what they are looking for. Good luck. "

The adjustment before sending is something I did pick up when I was actually jobless at one point. Printed out about 30 of the same thing and wondered why I was getting no replies from multiple different industries. Then the penny dropped. The motor trade don’t care if I can do a pressure test to 14,000 psi

lesson learned

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

lesson learned "

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By *ashful_at_firstMan
over a year ago

Canterbury

Intro paragraph, focus on your last 3 or 4 jobs, make sure to put actual achievements, and qualify them if possible; qualifications if they are relevant to your business/trade, and a very brief mention of school qualis. I like to also see something on hobbies (although "Being on Fab" may not cut it!). Been a recruiter for over 30 years, seen a CV or two in my time!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is great - labour the fact you are capable of multi tasking and you are taking on multiple roles. If they think they can save money by hiring you on a new title involving a few roles cobbled together, they will be very interested!!

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

"Intro paragraph, focus on your last 3 or 4 jobs, make sure to put actual achievements, and qualify them if possible; qualifications if they are relevant to your business/trade, and a very brief mention of school qualis. I like to also see something on hobbies (although "Being on Fab" may not cut it!). Been a recruiter for over 30 years, seen a CV or two in my time!!"

Something on hobbies and or other involvement outside the job is always good. It reveals stuff about their personality and how rounded they are. I do though hate just a list of few hobby words though. It needs to be a bit more than just that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Keel it to two pages. You don't need to put in your hobbies or date of birth. For references, just say "References available on request". Keep your work history to the last five years and add experience.

I updated my CV recently and I've been told it's been done correctly x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Keel it to two pages. You don't need to put in your hobbies or date of birth. For references, just say "References available on request". Keep your work history to the last five years and add experience.

I updated my CV recently and I've been told it's been done correctly x"

Keep!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Sound advice, I’ll be checking back and forth to this thread as I update it. In fairness I’m probably going to start with a clean slate. Unfortunately my last 4 jobs would probably take me back as far as high school I think that was my reasoning for leaving them on there

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I updated my CV recently and I've been told it's been done correctly x"

I hope they don’t want a reference from my current job as my manager is currently not speaking to me for making him look very foolish

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I updated my CV recently and I've been told it's been done correctly x

I hope they don’t want a reference from my current job as my manager is currently not speaking to me for making him look very foolish

I had that sort of issue with one of my jobs. Get a colleague you can trust to give you a reference instead. That's what I did x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't have one. LinkedIn profile only. I'm pretty sure my Higher School Certificate grades aren't listed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ideally references should only come from HR, not your actual Line Manager. HR will just confirm dates of employment and your job title x

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I updated my CV recently and I've been told it's been done correctly x

I hope they don’t want a reference from my current job as my manager is currently not speaking to me for making him look very foolish

That can be tricky sometimes as employers usually expect one of your references to be from your last employer and manager. However, as has been said, a responsible colleague or another manager from same or different department might overcome that.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ideally references should only come from HR, not your actual Line Manager. HR will just confirm dates of employment and your job title x"

Oh we don’t have HR or QC or H&S or many other acronyms

this is a company that from the outside looks very much on its way out

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.

"Ideally references should only come from HR, not your actual Line Manager. HR will just confirm dates of employment and your job title x"

That's a good call as HR will only state facts, then nothing can be read into it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi use a CV Builder& don't have any more than 1 page any more and prospective employees don't read. Ensure u have ur strengths and previous employment only for 5 yrs.

Good Luck in job hunt

Fem A "

Not entirely true, my CV is 3 pages long and I’ve never not been shortlisted for a role although I was headhunted for my current one!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ideally references should only come from HR, not your actual Line Manager. HR will just confirm dates of employment and your job title x

Oh we don’t have HR or QC or H&S or many other acronyms

this is a company that from the outside looks very much on its way out "

Sounds like another colleague is your best bet or another manager. Good luck x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi use a CV Builder& don't have any more than 1 page any more and prospective employees don't read. Ensure u have ur strengths and previous employment only for 5 yrs.

Good Luck in job hunt

Fem A

Not entirely true, my CV is 3 pages long and I’ve never not been shortlisted for a role although I was headhunted for my current one! "

Sounds like you've got too much that you don't need on your CV. An employer won't read a CV if it's any longer than 2 pages x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Ideally references should only come from HR, not your actual Line Manager. HR will just confirm dates of employment and your job title x

Oh we don’t have HR or QC or H&S or many other acronyms

this is a company that from the outside looks very much on its way out

Sounds like another colleague is your best bet or another manager. Good luck x"

It’s a tough one as there’s really only the one manager in the place. I’ll try the supervisor if I’m asked for a reference. It may be my safest bet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi use a CV Builder& don't have any more than 1 page any more and prospective employees don't read. Ensure u have ur strengths and previous employment only for 5 yrs.

Good Luck in job hunt

Fem A

Not entirely true, my CV is 3 pages long and I’ve never not been shortlisted for a role although I was headhunted for my current one!

Sounds like you've got too much that you don't need on your CV. An employer won't read a CV if it's any longer than 2 pages x"

Given that I’ve been shortlisted for every single role I’ve applied for it works for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Hi use a CV Builder& don't have any more than 1 page any more and prospective employees don't read. Ensure u have ur strengths and previous employment only for 5 yrs.

Good Luck in job hunt

Fem A

Not entirely true, my CV is 3 pages long and I’ve never not been shortlisted for a role although I was headhunted for my current one!

Sounds like you've got too much that you don't need on your CV. An employer won't read a CV if it's any longer than 2 pages x

Given that I’ve been shortlisted for every single role I’ve applied for it works for me

Obviously you've worded it well and when you do that, that ultimately stands you out from other prospective employees. Nice one x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Excellent advice though everyone, I really appreciate it and I’ll try and take it all on board. Hopefully in the next few months I’ll be in greener pastures

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Excellent advice though everyone, I really appreciate it and I’ll try and take it all on board. Hopefully in the next few months I’ll be in greener pastures

Keep us up to date! X

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Excellent advice though everyone, I really appreciate it and I’ll try and take it all on board. Hopefully in the next few months I’ll be in greener pastures

Keep us up to date! X"

You’ll probably be more up to date than my manager

he’s not even getting my notice

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By *histlerMan
over a year ago

Guildford

Depends. When I’m looking at CVS I rarely care about anything past the last couple of jobs they’ve had. Education doesn’t make much difference to me either and prefer experience over that.

Keep it to two pages and keep your LinkedIn profile up to date.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Depends. When I’m looking at CVS I rarely care about anything past the last couple of jobs they’ve had. Education doesn’t make much difference to me either and prefer experience over that.

Keep it to two pages and keep your LinkedIn profile up to date. "

I genuinely don’t think I have a LinkedIn profile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Depends. When I’m looking at CVS I rarely care about anything past the last couple of jobs they’ve had. Education doesn’t make much difference to me either and prefer experience over that.

Keep it to two pages and keep your LinkedIn profile up to date.

I genuinely don’t think I have a LinkedIn profile

It depends on your industry and what's accepted. I've never got any work via LinkedIn but I know loads of people who have. If it's standard to send people a CV for the jobs you want to go for, do that.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Depends. When I’m looking at CVS I rarely care about anything past the last couple of jobs they’ve had. Education doesn’t make much difference to me either and prefer experience over that.

Keep it to two pages and keep your LinkedIn profile up to date.

I genuinely don’t think I have a LinkedIn profile

I’ll have a pop at my CV again then I’ll look into LinkedIn, I’ve not heard of anyone I know getting work through it but I could be wrong

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