A good CV

[Syphon]

Hello there fellow Habbox forumers!

Well this year [first year college] I've decided that A(s) qualifications are not the way to go for me [I took Maths, Physics, Chemestry & Biology].

So I have decided to apply for a job/apprenticeship in accounting.

Does anyone have any tips when writing out an CV, so far I have my name and details etc and below that I have put my education [GCSE grades achieved].

Thanks :D

[Andy-]

I've always thought you should put your Work Experience.

[Syphon]

Well currently I don't have any xP but the job that I'm thinking about going for is aiming for School leavers as it only requires GCSE results, so I will have the upper edge of being able to apply before them.

Any more tips?

[matt$]

A little bit about yourself, maybe your attendance throughout school (if it was good) little things like that.

[luce]

something about you do you like sport music etc have you got and independent standing qualifications like ECDL or something did you hold a prefect role or head boy at your school etc just stuff that makes them think they want to hire you :)

[Deak]

As said above, write a little bit about yourself & also what qualifications / skills specifically you have towards the job.
Hope you find something soon :)

[Alexx..]

Make yourself sound impressive if you haven't got any job experience, they want somebody who is quick to teach and stuff. Big yourself up as much as possible.

[Con]

I spent 8 hours on one of the days of my apprenticeship talking about CVs.
Some of the most important things I can think of to tell you would be:
Make sure all spelling/grammar is correct. Literally no mistakes (get other people to check)- One mistake and employers are likely to throw it in the bin.
Don't use any colloquial language like mates, innit etc.
Don't ramble on
Try to format your CV so it looks good but isn't OTT
On the first page about 3 quarters of the way down make sure something interesting is there such as Qualifications/why you want a job in that industry.
Basically just have your name, email, phone number, address, whether you can drive or not, personal profile - (who you are, what you do, what you like to do), qualifications, and the general stuff
If your applying for something specific, like ICT like me, then try to make your CV aimed at that industry. Like when you write about yourself explain why you like ICT and why you think you will do well in that industry :)

I seemed to have rambled on haha, if you have any questions PM me about it and I'll be happy to help :P

[Alexx..]

Oh and you don't wanna make it over 2 pages long. Try and print it back to back, so it looks more professional.

[Con]

Oh and you don't wanna make it over 2 pages long. Try and print it back to back, so it looks more professional.

oyh forgot that one
and if possible use nice paper like a slightly off white almost yellow paper cause it can make it stand out though not required
and put it in a nice envelope, don't just hand it in with no envelope/it's own folder - Shows that you put effort in :)

[Syphon]

+ Rep for all of you :D

You have all given me plenty to write about for the next few days, I will make sure I have it perfected before the weekend and I'll PM it to a couple of you to have it checked :) [minus the phone number etc.].

[iLogan]

Make it short, and put things you like, like reading books etc, NOT PLAYING HABBO etc.

[Syphon]

Of course :P <3 I love reading books, shame they cost so much -.-

[redtom]

Keep it simple and smart, layout it clearly in sections.
First section should contain all your details (Full name, DOB ect) and contact information (Mobile and home numbers, email address and postal address) after that you'll want to have a section on your qualifications and skills, then a section on experience, finally if you want to chuck it in list a couple of references. It's a CV you don't want to be writing paragraphs about yourself, because no one cares and no ones going to read it, just think your padding your CV. If they want to know more about you they will ask for it in the application form, if all they want is a CV then they'll ask what they want to know in the interview (as long as you have the required qualifications you should get an interview if they are only asking for CV's)

Oh and as your young it shouldn't be more than a page unless you have heaps of experience/qualifications already somehow.