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| RiaJay21 | Sep 26 2013, 10:23 PM Post #16 |
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Yes and no. I've never left grades off my CV because I don't have a degree for a start, and because I don't see the point in doing so - I'll only apply for jobs that I have the skill set for anyway, and so far, have never knowingly had the issue of being over-qualified for anything. I've left previous jobs off in the past, though; although this has depended on what positions I've been applying for. The circumstances I left my previous job under weren't great - don't get me wrong, the people were great, my boss offered a good reference, but the way it happened just looks bad on any CV. I noticed that, with that reference, I wasn't getting anywhere. Once I altered my CV a little, I started getting more relevant job offers. I tend to leave it out as the experience I gained there, in terms of the profession I was in, isn't relevant. If I do refer to it, it's in the context of the skills I gained with teamwork, deadlines and customer service - in other words, very arbitrary things that could apply to most jobs. I've done numerous odd-jobs in the past, all of which were cash in hand anyway, so I tend not to mention those at all - cleaning, babysitting, just anything available that I could do for money. I don't tend to use them as references, though. Selling oneself is one of the hardest things to do. You want to sound competent, but humble. You want the employer to want you, but you don't want to sound as if you've done it all, know it all, etc. etc. I find that really hard, so as a result, I haven't updated my 'personal statement' in around 6 years ... the only time I have is when I tailored it specifically for the job I'm starting shortly. I played to my strengths, which just so happen to be perfect for a library position, and they're the only positions I've had much success with in the last 9 months. |
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| Buuberries | Sep 27 2013, 05:17 PM Post #17 |
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That's why I always just list everything on my CV and use a cover-letter for half-sucking up/half making myself sound decent. With the cover letter all you really do is think of what the job specifications are and write about how you have that particular skill/knowledge, so I don't think there's really any need to be worried of over-selling yourself or being a know-it-all. If you do seem like a know-it-all and lied about s*** on your CV or cover letter, then they're bound to find out when they interview you, anyway. Ultimately they're going to be wanting the best person for the job, so the last thing you want to do is hold back. Idk though I guess it depends on the industry you're interested in. My sister tells me about her friends and how they can't find a job even though they achieved a First at university, yet people with 2:1s and 2:2s are having an easier time. I find that a load of pish-posh, though. Edited by Buuberries, Sep 27 2013, 05:21 PM.
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| RiaJay21 | Sep 27 2013, 05:47 PM Post #18 |
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Very good point - if a prospective employer likes what they see, and they want you in the job, then that's all there is to it. I'll bite - I lied on my CV about one of my references, previously, because I just plain didn't have any credible ones. I said that I'd done an internship at a boatyard in the admin department where my aunt worked; I got the interview, and they didn't even care about the 'fake' reference. I could have just completely ignored it was there as they did. What they were interested in were my skills with Excel and Word, and as a result of that, I got the job. Needless reference, needlessly used. So obviously that one went after I left said job.And yeah, I feel like the covering letter is always the most important part of the application - as in, most of what's on the CV is fairly standard information, but the covering letter is what an employed should be really interested in. I know most haven't even paid attention to my grades - and my current position only requires a pass in GCSE English, which I have, no need to mention A Levels or anything. It's a scary thought, to be fair - I mean, I do have a friend who is in that situation currently, just finished Uni and can't get a job. But I think that has everything to do with the industry. As in, she wants to get into an industry that quite simply doesn't exist here, but if she were to move to, say, London, or anywhere further south, then she'd have no trouble getting a job. |
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