CV question

[atree]

Question for Employers

 

Just re-doing/updating my C.V,

 

Under the time and Company i have no real description of what i have done at said company other than saying Climbing/groundwork Tree removal and pruning..

 

Does that make sense?

 

What do other people write?Employers what do you look for in a C.V?

 

Thanks

[Hodge]

I would want a bit on the skills you have, I.e. Can you lower? What jobs you can do on the ground, can you sharpen a saw to a good standard.

[Robert_S]

I'd be more interested in your attitude, do you get on well with others? Is the reason you move companies to travel or don't like working there? Are you happy to do ground work if your required without complaint.?

 

Plenty people out there with skills but becoming a cog within a company to help it run smooth is a very important and overlooked attribute.

 

Hire for attitude - train for skills

 

Good luck mate.

[atree]

I'd be more interested in your attitude, do you get on well with others? Is the reason you move companies to travel or don't like working there? Are you happy to do ground work if your required without complaint.?

 

Plenty people out there with skills but becoming a cog within a company to help it run smooth is a very important and overlooked attribute.

 

Hire for attitude - train for skills

 

Good luck mate.

 

Good point,I have a good attitude towards the job and get on which is asked to do.I always get on well working for companies and never have any issues,I just enjoy travelling and moving around because i have no commitments anywhere.

[Shane]

A good, and frequently asked question.

The problem with a CV is it's a few sheets of paper which are used to decide whether to invite someone for an interview.

 

It should be easy and quick to read, and stand out from the others.

 

Have a brief outline section of all the key jobs and skills (apend the details at the back).

 

I have never read a CV where the applicant had anything but 'enthusiasm, self drive, good timekeeping etc. Everyone likes working in a team - and with people.

 

You have to mention these attributes but try to get something else in that makes you stand out.

 

Over the years I have short-listed a lot of people where there was something 'off the wall' on the CV - unashamed examples...

 

A female who listed yoga and trampolininig as interests.

Someone who ended the page with 'in 19xx I rowed single handed across.. (turm to next page)...

the boating pond at Gunnersbury Park'

A trainee tree surgeon applicant who enjoys ballet.

A guy who had run the Everest marathon.

 

Anything to stand out or make them think - We MUST see this person!