cv help

[Yer Blues]

afternoon,

im just sorting out my cv for the first time in years. at my current employer, i have had 4 roles in the 4 years i have been there. im a little unsure as to how to display these in my cv. do i do 4 seperate entries? or one general one for the company i worked for.

thanks in advance

 

[Cricko]

afternoon,

im just sorting out my cv for the first time in years. at my current employer, i have had 4 roles in the 4 years i have been there. im a little unsure as to how to display these in my cv. do i do 4 seperate entries? or one general one for the company i worked for.

thanks in advance

I would say just one entry Matty showing how you climbed the ladder in your time there.

 

[OldBlueLady]

I would say just one entry Matty showing how you climbed the ladder in your time there.

Yes, I'd agree with that, one entry but detailing the different roles/responsibilities.

 

[BrettieAngell]

Yeah I have to do the same from my time at Customs, one job but spilt it down into the different roles.

 

[DTS]

Just one entry mate but detaling all the olres you have hsd within the same company.

 

[canveyshrimper]

One entry, but maybe try and bullet point the different roles etc. One further point, don't go to more than two pages on your CV.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Just make sure you utilise the shift key mate ;)

 

[OldBlueLady]

Don't know about generally, but having just done a major training session on recruitment from an employer's perspective, it was emphasised time and time again in that that prospective employers don't put a lot of store in CVs anyway these days, and it's more what you put on the application form that works for or against you. I guess what I'm saying is don't spend ages trying to produce a sparkling CV, keep it short and highlight the important bits.

 

[Bluesmanager]

I personaly would do it:

[company]

• [role 1] [timeframe]
• [role 2] [timeframe]
• [role 3] [timeframe]
• [role 4] [timeframe]

But it's really up to you.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Just one entry mate but detaling all the olres you have hsd within the same company.

I take it typist isn't on your CV ;)

 

[Berrichonne shrimper]

Matty do it in one but lie big time,so if you made the tea say that you ran the whole company and never be to slow in coming forward.

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

afternoon,

im just sorting out my cv for the first time in years. at my current employer, i have had 4 roles in the 4 years i have been there. im a little unsure as to how to display these in my cv. do i do 4 seperate entries? or one general one for the company i worked for.

thanks in advance

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[RobM]

Definitely keep it short. Research the job and employer. Ask to see the place of work and talk to the recruitment person. Show them you want the job. Good quality white paper only!

 

[Aberdeen Shrimper]

afternoon,

im just sorting out my cv for the first time in years. at my current employer, i have had 4 roles in the 4 years i have been there. im a little unsure as to how to display these in my cv. do i do 4 seperate entries? or one general one for the company i worked for.

thanks in advance

I had mine done by one of the top employment agencies in Scotland about 4 years ago....want me to send it to you and yo can *******ize it to suit you???

Sorry for the astrixe's....it is a word that is commonly used in the print industry and is not a swear word.....maybe alter would have been better to sue!!!

 

[canveyshrimper]

Definitely keep it short. Research the job and employer. Ask to see the place of work and talk to the recruitment person. Show them you want the job. Good quality white paper only!

...and if you send your CV in by post attach a handwritten letter of application / introduction.

 

[Mad Cyril]

afternoon,

im just sorting out my cv for the first time in years. at my current employer, i have had 4 roles in the 4 years i have been there. im a little unsure as to how to display these in my cv. do i do 4 seperate entries? or one general one for the company i worked for.

thanks in advance

If you are looking for work through agencies make sure your CV lists all your skills and experience. It won't go to any employers but it will enable the agency to match you to potential roles.

Once the agency find a possible position they will expect you to produce a CV tailored for that role which highlights the skills and experience that particular employer is looking for and will be able to give you some guidance.

 

[Pubey]

If you are looking for work through agencies make sure your CV lists all your skills and experience. It won't go to any employers but it will enable the agency to match you to potential roles.

Once the agency find a possible position they will expect you to produce a CV tailored for that role which highlights the skills and experience that particular employer is looking for and will be able to give you some guidance.

exactly, it's important that you tailor your CV to match the job, highlighting the skills and experience that you (hopefully) have that match to their job spec/person spec.

as OBL says, it's more and more common that firms want an application form and covering letter. i think when i was job hunting i only sent in my CV for one job advert, the rest (10ish) were all application forms.

on your CV, keep things in chronological order. and to answer your question, i would detail your employer, and then within that have each of your formal roles (with dates) and note your experiences/responsibilities for each one.