Elliot B. Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 (edited) Could you guys please review the attached document (my curriculum vitae) in terms of design and content please? Cheers guys, I appreciate it. EDIT: CV now removed. Edited August 31, 2011 by King Mustard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Could you guys please review the attached document (my curriculum vitae) in terms of design and content please? Cheers guys, I appreciate it. from an american pov: you don't need: your age, nationality, or family info your grades in the classes you took a list of your interests remove "personal details" from the "contact/personal details" line for now just list your secondary school and college and that you took classes pertinent to the field you are interested in, and don't list your cross country cert. put "references available on request" under the last of your contact details - have them written down and with you - and make sure you have permission from your potential contacts to use their names good luck (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamz Veteran Posted January 12, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 12, 2004 1. use a more professional font, preferably one with serif, like times new roman. i know, it's the content that matters, but it should also be aesthetically pleasing and reflect professionalism. 2. as stated above, cut out the date of birth, family info, etc. they're not necessary 3. you might want to put an objective. 4. be specific in your educational details. you need to state what degree you'll be conferred and when, what your major concentration is, gpa, etc. (if applicable. i'm from the states, so it might be different.), but it's usually not recommended that you put your actual grades. 5. be more specific with your work experience. state clearly when and where you worked and elaborate more on what you did. "gained knowledge of electrical systems" is vague is naturally assumed, ergo, it's unnecessary. 6. under achievements, you might want to list academic achievement awards or special recognition you received in university and possibly high school. you might want to change your interests list. companies might not really care if you like a certain music or movie genre, or what sports you do. it might help if you list interests that relate to the company. 7. be consistent with the format. if you choose to use bullets, you should keep it consistent. here's a copy of my resume. it's not the best, but it might give you ideas. resume1.doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 (edited) Is this better guys? I have changed the CV to reflect upon the things I agree with in your replies. EDIT: CV now removed. Edited August 31, 2011 by King Mustard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quigley0 Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Yeah, if you are applying here in the states, then it is actually illegal for them to ask your age. No need for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aem4162 Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Is this better guys? I have changed the CV to reflect upon the things I agree with in your replies. is there a reason why you didn't remove the personal stuff? i don't know how it is in england, but that stuff is a no-no over here. i know that your resume will look a bit sparse w/o the extraneous stuff, but it's to be expected if this is your first job right out of school good luck :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remote Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Get rid of your grades!!!! It needs alot of work. I suggest this site. It is fabulous http://owl.english.purdue.edu/workshops/hypertext/ResumeW/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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