C.V Help...

[Lamz]

Hey, I am currently updating my CV & I was thinking to myself:

Could I put the fact that I do voluntary work for a online gaming fansite as a Radio DJ and News Reporter?

The reason why I ask this is because being a radio DJ shows good speaking and communication skills as well as listening and reading skills because I am talking and entertaining an audience as well as reading request's and listening to other DJ's (double djing).

Being a News Reporter shows I have good reading and writing skills because I have to read the article (most times) then re-write it in my own way and tell it as-if it was my own story.

So yeah, Is it good or bad to add these roles? and instead of just posting "Yes" or "No" could you explain why please.

[GirlNextDoor15]

Yes, you should add it in honestly.
Saying this.. doesn't sound right..


I have good reading and writing skills
good speaking and communication skills

because imo, they're not true..

I'm telling you the reason straightforwardly. :)

[Lamz]

Yes, you should add it in honestly.
Saying this.. doesn't sound right..



because imo, they're not true..

I'm telling you the reason straightforwardly. :)

lol, are you trying to tell me I can't read and write?

[GirlNextDoor15]

lol, are you trying to tell me I can't read and write?

No, I don't mean that. Just honesty is the best policy. :)

[Lamz]

No, I don't mean that. Just honesty is the best policy. :)

but I do have good reading and writing skills... -.-

thanks for the "help" though

[GirlNextDoor15]

but I do have good reading and writing skills... -.-

thanks for the "help" though

Sure as long as nobody finds out. :)

[Mark]

I don't think you should add that, if you've not got much to write in your CV, don't write one lol. I don't think you'll be taken seriously if the employer ask you to elaborate on that topic.

[Lamz]

I don't think you should add that, if you've not got much to write in your CV, don't write one lol. I don't think you'll be taken seriously if the employer ask you to elaborate on that topic.

thanks, I have it under interest's atm

[beth]

wow, not being funny but kinda rude HAHA um. honesty is not the best policy in CV's. if you can't spell use spellchecker, i think to expect the way lamar speaks on radio is way he'd speak to a potential employer is pretty stupid. i'm offended for lamar. how rude.

[Lamz]

wow, not being funny but kinda rude HAHA um. honesty is not the best policy in CV's. if you can't spell use spellchecker, i think to expect the way lamar speaks on radio is way he'd speak to a potential employer is pretty stupid. i'm offended for lamar. how rude.

huh? :S :L

[beth]

huh? :S :L

just saying i think it's rude for her to say you have no reading or talking skills LOL.

[Lamz]

just saying i think it's rude for her to say you have no reading or talking skills LOL.

oh, ikr! lol oh well, i know i can read & write so it doesn't bug me :P

I talk "street" 9/10 but I can speak proper English when needs be :)

[GirlNextDoor15]

The way you interpret whatever I said is not what I mean. When the hell did I say Lamar have no reading or talking skills? I'm just trying to say that almost everyone here have reading and talking skills. So, there's no need to be added into a C.V.

[Lamz]

The way you interpret whatever I said is not what I mean. When the hell did I say Lamar have no reading or talking skills? I'm just trying to say that almost everyone here have reading and talking skills. So, there's no need to be added into a C.V.

i quote:

Yes, you should add it in honestly.
Saying this.. doesn't sound right..


I have good reading and writing skills
good speaking and communication skills

because imo, they're not true..

I'm telling you the reason straightforwardly. :)

but this thread isn't for arguing purposes... I've added it to interests instead of work history...

[GirlNextDoor15]

but this thread isn't for arguing purposes... I've added it to interests instead of work history...

Fine. Then, go for it. But, what I see is bad work history added into interests. If they're about interests, I think you should rephrase it into 'I like communicating with my online friends' instead of 'I have good communicating skills'.

[Catzsy]

The way you interpret whatever I said is not what I mean. When the hell did I say Lamar have no reading or talking skills? I'm just trying to say that almost everyone here have reading and talking skills. So, there's no need to be added into a C.V.

It is actually a very important part of a CV. Good communication skills are vital to an employer.

Here is a basic layout plan.
http://www.intapeople.com/Candidates/CVStructure.aspx

Hope that helps. :)

[GirlNextDoor15]

It is actually a very important part of a CV. Good communication skills are vital to an employer.

Here is a basic layout plan.
http://www.intapeople.com/Candidates/CVStructure.aspx

Hope that helps. :)

I see. Just that his communication with me and some other DJs isn't that good. :) That's it. So, I was suggesting him to put something more constructive instead of 'I have good..this..that.'

Btw, adding the skills will be good enough if you rephrase it.

[Mark]

I see. Just that his communication with me and some other DJs isn't that good. :) That's it. So, I was suggesting him to put something more constructive instead of 'I have good..this..that.'

Btw, adding the skills will be good enough if you rephrase it.

I think you're stepping over the mark... He asked for help on his CV not about how well he is and x y and z. It's his first CV it's not going to be absolutely amazing... Lamar isn't thick, so don't speak to him like he is :S

[Demi]

Hey, I am currently updating my CV & I was thinking to myself:


The reason why I ask this is because being a radio DJ shows good speaking and communication skills as well as listening and reading skills because I am talking and entertaining an audience as well as reading request's and listening to other DJ's (double djing).

Being a News Reporter shows I have good reading and writing skills because I have to read the article (most times) then re-write it in my own way and tell it as-if it was my own story.

So yeah, Is it good or bad to add these roles? and instead of just posting "Yes" or "No" could you explain why please.

Hey mate, I've not come across you yet on the forum but I'll give you a few tips to put on your CV, I'm currently jumping to another job and I used something a lecturer said to me a while back. So here goes and I'll provide examples.

1. Don't write essays. Stick to short, simple, sweet... & SELL YOURSELF. You are allowed to exaggerate a little as well.
EXPERIENCE
PLACE OF WORK
10/2010 – 3/2011
Customer service, car returns, suggestive selling, being responsible for cars and their customers, working as a team, problem solving, time management.

2. Try and leave as many references as you can, if you do not have any job referee's use your teachers/tutors and whoever you've dealt with with experiences...
You can also write at the end of the page "References will be provided upon request"

3. When you describe yourself, try and use big words, just use MS Word and just find different words for the same word, that look big and beautiful. For some reason they love this.
I am an energetic, conscientious and motivated individual with excellent communication skills, a range of good sales skills and experience in different working environments.
I have also been able to keep a clean time record, both for work and educational environments, making me an organized person.
I enjoy challenges and I am always willing to try new things. I feel that I am able to work to the best of my abilities in any environment.
I am an ambitious, keen and a quick learning individual.

4. If you have volunteer experience, add it. This counts for your Habbox stuff too. You don't have to go into detail as it is just volunteer experience as it is not paid.

So to end this, sell yourself, be positive and think of it this way, it's your first CV, it's not going to be amazing. But it will get you a job.

Regards,
maken

[Lamz]

Hey mate, I've not come across you yet on the forum but I'll give you a few tips to put on your CV, I'm currently jumping to another job and I used something a lecturer said to me a while back. So here goes and I'll provide examples.

1. Don't write essays. Stick to short, simple, sweet... & SELL YOURSELF. You are allowed to exaggerate a little as well.
EXPERIENCE
PLACE OF WORK
10/2010 – 3/2011
Customer service, car returns, suggestive selling, being responsible for cars and their customers, working as a team, problem solving, time management.

2. Try and leave as many references as you can, if you do not have any job referee's use your teachers/tutors and whoever you've dealt with with experiences...
You can also write at the end of the page "References will be provided upon request"

3. When you describe yourself, try and use big words, just use MS Word and just find different words for the same word, that look big and beautiful. For some reason they love this.
I am an energetic, conscientious and motivated individual with excellent communication skills, a range of good sales skills and experience in different working environments.
I have also been able to keep a clean time record, both for work and educational environments, making me an organized person.
I enjoy challenges and I am always willing to try new things. I feel that I am able to work to the best of my abilities in any environment.
I am an ambitious, keen and a quick learning individual.

4. If you have volunteer experience, add it. This counts for your Habbox stuff too. You don't have to go into detail as it is just volunteer experience as it is not paid.

So to end this, sell yourself, be positive and think of it this way, it's your first CV, it's not going to be amazing. But it will get you a job.

Regards,
maken

wow! thanks a billion :D

+repped

[Demi]

No worries mate.

[Lamz]

No worries mate.

I've added the Hx stuff in job AHistory... but i have a longish list of qualifications... My CV is 2 pages long... is that too long?

[Demi]

Mines 2 pages, as long as it's not too crammed it should be ok.

[Lamz]

ok ty :)

[Recursion]

I've added the Hx stuff in job AHistory... but i have a longish list of qualifications... My CV is 2 pages long... is that too long?

I'd leave Hx out of it unless you had a major part to play such as GM, in which case I'd put "Helped run a large online community", you don't want to associate yourself with a kids game on your CV...

[Lamz]

I'd leave Hx out of it unless you had a major part to play such as GM, in which case I'd put "Helped run a large online community", you don't want to associate yourself with a kids game on your CV...

true... lol i'm so confused.. lol :S

[Rixion]

wouldn't you put whether you're good at communication and co-operation in your personal statement though..

[redtom]

true... lol i'm so confused.. lol :S

Rather than says I've be a dj on Habbox, the largest Habbo Fansite becuase they'll Google habbo and laugh at you. Instead say something on the lines of having volunteered as a Radio Presenter with an average of x amount of listeners for x amount of years/months. This way you look more creditable, plus if they ask specially about it you can then expand on it being a Online Radio station for a large internet community but try avoiding the association with a kids site :L


wouldn't you put whether you're good at communication and co-operation in your personal statement though..

Personally I've never been asked for a personal statement its more something you send with your uni app, some jobs sometimes ask for statements which are aimed at why you want the job and what makes you suited for the specific job but very rarely a statement about yourself.

[Lamz]

Rather than says I've be a dj on Habbox, the largest Habbo Fansite becuase they'll Google habbo and laugh at you. Instead say something on the lines of having volunteered as a Radio Presenter with an average of x amount of listeners for x amount of years/months. This way you look more creditable, plus if they ask specially about it you can then expand on it being a Online Radio station for a large internet community but try avoiding the association with a kids site :L

:L icompletelyforgot about this thread...

thanks for your post, helped a lot