Writing a CV

PvtPyle · 17-02-2008, 19:30

Hi all,

I'm in the process of updating my CV. Graduated summer '06 and I have worked for the same company since, not really enjoying it anymore and there are no real prospects there for promotion. I've talked about resigning for ages but as much as I want a new challenge, I'm a lazy sod and getting motivated to find a new job is v unappealing..!

I've got a contact at a video games publishing company now and he asked me today to send my CV, which I've not updated since I first graduated. Just wondered if anyone here has any tips on what I should or shouldn't be doing! All suggestions v warmly welcomed of course

TIA.

Chuckles · 17-02-2008, 19:44

Haha! Just seen you post this somewhere else but with a slightly different greeting

PM me your CV if you like, I know a few employers in the games industry I can run it by.

PvtPyle · 17-02-2008, 20:02

I did think about including a caveat, "Sorry for those who have to read this elsewhere (albeit with more swear words in it)" but I didn't. Got busted straight away too!

Justsomebloke · 17-02-2008, 20:18

No need Dude i copy & paste some of my posts here SPS & Oc. Some people only look at one of the sites & those that have read it don't have to open it.
Certain subjects i keep to the relevant site but what the hay, they are Public forums

Can't help with CV though as i am ****e with stuff like that

PvtPyle · 17-02-2008, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by malc30

No need Dude i copy & paste some of my posts here SPS & Oc. Some people only look at one of the sites & those that have read it don't have to open it.
Certain subjects i keep to the relevant site but what the hay, they are Public forums

Cool

Quote:

Originally Posted by malc30

Can't help with CV though as i am ****e with stuff like that

So am I it appears!

Matblack · 17-02-2008, 20:57

I review a lot of CVs for clients, admittedly most of my clients are under 18 though

I think the personal statement is one of the most important parts, well written and well thought out it will add a personality to you CV which will engage the reader. Don't be afraid to say in there why you want to work for the company in question and what you are looking for as well as what you can offer. e.g. I am seeking a company which will offer me the opportunity to increase my management skills and support me with further qualifications. It makes the employer feel you have chosen them for a reason.

And welcome by the way

MB

PvtPyle · 17-02-2008, 20:59

Thanks to Kitten (I'm reading the free e-book now) and MB, I'll bear that in mind when I send off the first covering letter. I think I'm a reasonably intelligent sort, and I come across well in an interview situation, I just hate blowing smoke up my own arse and a CV is essentially selling oneself. Tricky.

PvtPyle · 17-02-2008, 21:03

Lolz. Good shout!

LeperousDust · 17-02-2008, 21:55

I need to re-write my cv for job hunting sometime soon, i keep putting off looking for jobs (bad) because i don't like my cv. Chance i could have that ebook kitten, unless its too advanced, remember im only looking part time student stuff here, so full time career stuff... I just feel my cv is lacking something (previous jobs probably but i cant make those up

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PvtPyle · 17-02-2008, 21:58

The book is just a PDF fella - it's here --> Clicky

If you're looking for part-time or temp work your best bet is probably to sign up with a few agencies around where you are based. Some of them will be used to handling candidates in your situation and will have established relationships with companies who can use that kind of irregular work.

17-02-2008, 19:30	#1
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	Writing a CV Hi all, I'm in the process of updating my CV. Graduated summer '06 and I have worked for the same company since, not really enjoying it anymore and there are no real prospects there for promotion. I've talked about resigning for ages but as much as I want a new challenge, I'm a lazy sod and getting motivated to find a new job is v unappealing..! I've got a contact at a video games publishing company now and he asked me today to send my CV, which I've not updated since I first graduated. Just wondered if anyone here has any tips on what I should or shouldn't be doing! All suggestions v warmly welcomed of course TIA.

17-02-2008, 19:44	#2
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	Haha! Just seen you post this somewhere else but with a slightly different greeting PM me your CV if you like, I know a few employers in the games industry I can run it by. __________________

17-02-2008, 20:18	#4
Justsomebloke The Night Worker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,228	No need Dude i copy & paste some of my posts here SPS & Oc. Some people only look at one of the sites & those that have read it don't have to open it. Certain subjects i keep to the relevant site but what the hay, they are Public forums Can't help with CV though as i am ****e with stuff like that __________________

17-02-2008, 20:57	#6
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I review a lot of CVs for clients, admittedly most of my clients are under 18 though I think the personal statement is one of the most important parts, well written and well thought out it will add a personality to you CV which will engage the reader. Don't be afraid to say in there why you want to work for the company in question and what you are looking for as well as what you can offer. e.g. I am seeking a company which will offer me the opportunity to increase my management skills and support me with further qualifications. It makes the employer feel you have chosen them for a reason. And welcome by the way MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

17-02-2008, 21:55	#9
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	I need to re-write my cv for job hunting sometime soon, i keep putting off looking for jobs (bad) because i don't like my cv. Chance i could have that ebook kitten, unless its too advanced, remember im only looking part time student stuff here, so full time career stuff... I just feel my cv is lacking something (previous jobs probably but i cant make those up )... __________________

17-02-2008, 20:02	#3
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	I did think about including a caveat, "Sorry for those who have to read this elsewhere (albeit with more swear words in it)" but I didn't. Got busted straight away too!

17-02-2008, 20:59	#7
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	Thanks to Kitten (I'm reading the free e-book now) and MB, I'll bear that in mind when I send off the first covering letter. I think I'm a reasonably intelligent sort, and I come across well in an interview situation, I just hate blowing smoke up my own arse and a CV is essentially selling oneself. Tricky.

17-02-2008, 21:03	#8
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	Lolz. Good shout!

17-02-2008, 21:58	#10
PvtPyle Sofa Boy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wield of the Shire Posts: 701	The book is just a PDF fella - it's here --> Clicky If you're looking for part-time or temp work your best bet is probably to sign up with a few agencies around where you are based. Some of them will be used to handling candidates in your situation and will have established relationships with companies who can use that kind of irregular work.