Is this a good CV?

This is my first time ever creating a CV. Did it all by myself. Do you think i've been cocky in some places or do you think it's ok? :(

Applying for a position in Asda. :P

PERSONAL STATEMENT

An employer will find me to be flexible, co-operative and willing to work hard. I am an efficient and organized person that likes new challenges. I am computer literate and enjoy learning new skills. I work well as part of a team and on my own. I am always punctual and reliable.

KEY SKILLS

Technical Skills
·Computer savvy
·good with problem solving
·Ability to stay calm when under pressure
Personal Skills
·Enthusiastic, knowledge-hungry learner, eager to meet challenges and quickly assimilate new concepts.
·Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
·Confident, hard-working employee who is committed to achieving excellence.
·Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts optimal effort in successfully completing tasks.
·Highly adaptable, mobile, positive, resilient, patient risk-taker who is open to new ideas.

CERTIFICATES & MEMBERSHIPS

·2 Weeks work experience with New Style Radio (Voluntary)
·1 Weeks working experience working with Fox Hollies School (Voluntary)
·Helping out in my local community cleaning, parks, alleyways, and cleaning graffiti off the walls. (With School)

EDUCATION

·School Name, Location
--- My school


I am in my last year of School. I am currently studying Diploma – Creative & Media which covers a rich range of disciplines including flim, Tv, fashion and
business.

I am also taking, English, Maths, Science and RE, which I'm on target achieve C's or higher in all of them.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

I am keen to follow a career in retail. I am well organized, highly motivated and have excellent communication skills. In addition I am reliable, flexible, and quick to learn.

A well qualified school leaver. I am keen to gain a retail experience with a highly regarded company.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to relate to a wide range of people. Particularly interested in economic processes, financial systems and globalization and i am keen to develop a career in this field with a blue chip organization that will provide me with early responsibility.

Looks okay but why all the different sizes and fonts? The presentation needs tidying up. Also why do you want for work for Asda? Employers like something personal and a reason to employ you above others.

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Originally Posted by Catzsy

Looks okay but why all the different sizes and fonts? The presentation needs tidying up. Also why do you want for work for Asda? Employers like something personal and a reason to employ you above others.

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I'm gonna sort the font out and in Microsoft word it's all in borders.

And i'm gonna work on that. Any tips on what i can put on why i want to work for Asda? Thanks :P

Tbh... I read the personal statement as realised its not good. Here my personal statement...

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I am an outgoing, energetic and confident individual who enjoys working both on my own, and as part of a team using ideas and figures. I am also very enthusiastic and practical, with good skills at organising and problem solving. Good at teaching, decision making and liaising, with skills to communicate both verbally and in writing. I’m a tolerant and mature person who can work well with computers.

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And that... is apparently under selling myself. Put loads in, non smoker... well spoken.. everything.

And its all well and good knowing what school you went to... but you have nothing to show qualifications.
Have you done any volunteer work? Slap that on.

You also have computer literate in both your personal statement and skills. Just have it in skills, and put a different one in your personal statement.

PS. Dont add to your CV why you want to work at Asda... just add a little bit in the cover letter.

Thanks a lot you guys. +rep

Here to help init :)
They've been drilling it into us at college so much atm...
My CV is now like... perfect.

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Originally Posted by United-Clowgon

Thanks a lot you guys. +rep

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Originally Posted by United-Clowgon

I'm gonna sort the font out and in Microsoft word it's all in borders.

And i'm gonna work on that. Any tips on what i can put on why i want to work for Asda? Thanks :P

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Well I presume it's to gain some experience in whatever post you are applying for but why Asda?

Have a read of this it may help:
http://www.asda.jobs/why-join/index.html

It's okay but you do need to sort the font plus no offense but why would you want to work for ASDA? Looking at your CV you could do better.

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Originally Posted by Sangreal

Here to help init :)
They've been drilling it into us at college so much atm...
My CV is now like... perfect.

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Haha lol. I thought my school would of helped us do it by now. :(

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Originally Posted by Catzsy

Well I presume it's to gain some experience in whatever post you are applying for but why Asda?

Have a read of this it may help:
http://www.asda.jobs/why-join/index.html

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Your a star. Cheers. ;)

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Originally Posted by BlurredView

It's okay but you do need to sort the font plus no offense but why would you want to work for ASDA? Looking at your CV you could do better.

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LOL. Yeah i've reformatted everything. Structure, font all sorted. The reason why i want to work for Asda is because... there isn't anything out there atm.. LOL. and it's not bad really.

7 hours per week. £5.85 a hour.

Application sent, wish me luck!

I don't think your CV is very good. Sorry. Take a look at mine, compare it. Use one font. Make sure your personal statement is at the top as well. Most employers only take on staff members if there personal statement is top notch. Nower days, qualifications arn't really the main aspects.

Have a look at my CV. I've removed some information for confidentiality. The format is different to my actual CV because I've just copied and pasted it.

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Personal Statement
I am a hard working, reliable person and believe I am a good communicator. I have strong ICT skills which I believe will benefit me. I have proved to be a punctual person and very much enjoy working with children and young people, with an aspiration to be a social worker in the future. I have had experience of working in a variety of roles, including training new staff, cash handling, and reception work and planning activities for children. I am currently undergoing a health and social care course which I believe will benefit me in this role.

Key Skills
ICT skills, communication, time keeping, cash handling, dealing with complaints, party organising, and web designing.


Education & Qualifications

Cheltenham Kingsmead School 2003 - 2008
GCSE’s
5 GCSE’S (A* - E) – including English, Maths and science.
IT System Support Tech – Pass

Gloucestershire College 2009 - Present
Health and Social Care Level One – Currently Studying



Work Experience


General Assistant - Ballyhoo, Cheltenham
(May 2008 - Present)

• Ballyhoo is a children's play centre where I am a general assistant. This involves a variety of roles; a receptionist where I answer the telephones, book birthday parties, book children in to play and deal with any customer complaints, a party host which involves hosting the parties for children, ensuring everything runs smoothly and on time and that the children enjoy their time at Ballyhoo, structure supervisor which involves supervising the play structure, preventing accidents and dealing with first aid incidents, cafe worker where I work with the chef, take food orders, serve customers, cash handling and washing up. I also help to run the laser quest evenings entertaining children and ensuring the events run smoothly.



Student - Young Explorer's Day Nursery, Cheltenham
(Nov 2009 - Dec 2009)

• This placement was part of my ongoing health and social care course. I worked with pre school children at the nursery, helping and supervising them with activities throughout the day. I built up a good relationship with the children, colleagues and parents.

Reason for leaving: End of placement



General Assistant - Kandinsky Hotel, Cheltenham
(Nov 2007 - May 2008)

• My role required me to collect glasses from the bar, restaurant and nightclub area. This was my first job and I feel a good start, enabling me to develop good communication skills, and create rapport's with customers.

Reason for leaving: Needed a job that would benefit my future.



Student - Zurich, Cheltenham
(March 2007 – March 2007)

• This was part of a work experience programme. I worked with the web design and domains department. I was able to create a database which holds Zurich domains. These were linked to 'pay per click' websites. This developed my strong ICT skills further. I also worked with various members of the team in making websites and web design products.

Reason for leaving: End of placement


Hobbies & Interests
Computing, music, reading, football, socialising, history, travelling, business and website designing


References

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Sorry but I don't think your CV is a good one to follow as a guide... No offense, but a few things need fixing.

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Originally Posted by Bewilcorp

I don't think your CV is very good. Sorry. Take a look at mine, compare it. Use one font. Make sure your personal statement is at the top as well. Most employers only take on staff members if there personal statement is top notch. Nower days, qualifications arn't really the main aspects.

Have a look at my CV. I've removed some information for confidentiality. The format is different to my actual CV because I've just copied and pasted it.

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Computer literate, not savvy ;)

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Originally Posted by Sangreal

Sorry but I don't think your CV is a good one to follow as a guide... No offense, but a few things need fixing.

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Sangreal,
My CV was awarded A* for an assignment with college. It was looked over by the college employment team and also some parts added by private employment firm. But eh, what do they know!

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Originally Posted by iAdam

Computer literate, not savvy ;)

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Sorry I don't understand lol

I'm going to agree, use one font, proper formatting and generally clean it up.

Thats nice to know. But if its so perfect, why can I pick so any flaws? Im not trying to be harsh. I'm just saying, its not the bets CV to use as a Demo.

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Originally Posted by Bewilcorp

Sangreal,
My CV was awarded A* for an assignment with college. It was looked over by the college employment team and also some parts added by private employment firm. But eh, what do they know!



Sorry I don't understand lol

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I know your not trying to be rude or harsh. But there industry professionals so... But anyway. Back on topic. You need to make your cv plain and simple. Add as much information as possible. pay extra attention to the personal statement.

My CV doesnt contain my personal statement. thats on seperate thing.

My CV doesnt really have many sentences just has the information needed and i made mine based on a proper example from a job site.

you wont get anywhere handing a CV in at asda. You have to fill in an application form, and the application form is based on appearance of writing aswell as well as ticking the correct boxes. If you look at the application form itself i has little circles next to each question, thats so they can tick it or not, and then they add up your ticks and if you dont get a certain amount it gets binned. O and btw, if you didnt tear off the panel on the application form which it instructs you to do, they dont even bother looking at it, it will go straight in the bin. I know this because my uncle is head boss in a local store.

as for your CV, its pretty bog standard. well organised, on time... blah blah blah, its all a bit boring. If your applying for a job, employers EXPECT all of that.

@bewilcorp, you should try and keep your CV factual. "I believe" is opinion, and you seem to have used that phrase far too many times within your personal statement. Its unproffesional to write in note format or to use words that are shortened, so your "hobbies and interests" section should paragraphed. Where you have listed your schools, they should be in an alternative format, so that it is easier on the eye.

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Originally Posted by Papershop

you wont get anywhere handing a CV in at asda. You have to fill in an application form, and the application form is based on appearance of writing aswell as well as ticking the correct boxes. If you look at the application form itself i has little circles next to each question, thats so they can tick it or not, and then they add up your ticks and if you dont get a certain amount it gets binned. O and btw, if you didnt tear off the panel on the application form which it instructs you to do, they dont even bother looking at it, it will go straight in the bin. I know this because my uncle is head boss in a local store.

as for your CV, its pretty bog standard. well organised, on time... blah blah blah, its all a bit boring. If your applying for a job, employers EXPECT all of that.

@bewilcorp, you should try and keep your CV factual. "I believe" is opinion, and you seem to have used that phrase far too many times within your personal statement. Its unproffesional to write in note format or to use words that are shortened, so your "hobbies and interests" section should paragraphed. Where you have listed your schools, they should be in an alternative format, so that it is easier on the eye.

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I went into Asda today and i asked for a application form and they said they don't do application forms? :S They said just bring in your CV...

Anyone some good tips their.

I'm gonna post my updated CV from yesterday in a min.

Well then your asda clearly doesnt stick to the rules set by head office. Unless thier is a short supply of application forms.

Mine goes:

Name
Address
Telephone number
DOB

Profile:

Saying what skills I have and how I have gained them

Education:

Schools / colleges etc

Work Experience:

Voluntary work I've completed and what the role involved

Reference:

Details of referee


I'm not 100% certain on this, but I think that employers like a bit more writing and a better idea of you than just a list of all the education or experience. Try make it wordy rather than listy?

Bang a personal statement in that bad boy and your sorted!

Don't go on too much about it, but if you played sports at school, put that in, it shows that you can work well with other people as a team.
Also if you did Duke of Edinburgh, then that's a GREAT thing to put in!

9/10 employers want a covering letter.