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hotwheels
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Mar 2024 11 10:05

CV Writing

Not needed one for years but I want to get my cv up to date ready to jump ship. Anyone got a recommended site they have used to give me a template. I am a bit warry to fill out my info on a unknown website that could be a scam. [Like.png]
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Mar 2024 11 10:27

Re: CV Writing

For me I have always done it freehand without a template.
it always seems more personal.
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It’s been a long time since I needed to write a CV for myself, however I did help a friend with his CV a few years back. We used a Microsoft Word CV template to format the document and it looked quite professional when finished. He got the part time job btw.
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Re: CV Writing

Keyolder wrote: 11th Mar 2024 at 11:16am It’s been a long time since I needed to write a CV for myself, however I did help a friend with his CV a few years back. We used a Microsoft Word CV template to format the document and it looked quite professional when finished. He got the part time job btw.
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thanks keyolder will get onto it. its been 14 years since I last did one don't know were to start [Wink.png]
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Mar 2024 12 06:33

Re: CV Writing

Updated mine recently with the help of Indeed.co.uk. Lots of useful info on there, what to put (or not), how to make it stand out from the crowd, etc..
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Mar 2024 12 07:06

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What's annoying is that they still use the long drawn out form for education- if you are staying in this sector, then a CV won't help you. Good luck with your new venture.
I might update mine sometime. Unless you are going for an high calibre job, a basic one should be good enough- it's in the first opening statement I was told needs to shine, but what do I know, haven't used one for many years.
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