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It has finally happened. Today I applied for work experience at both a Hospital Radio Station and the Scotsman newspaper. After sending them both a copy of my CV and pleading my case I got a reply e-mail stating that I would have an informal interview in February:D Ok it's not much but I really want to be a part of the media industry so this informal interview has really got me in a good mood.
Before I sent my CV though I put some quick changes to it just so it's perfected. I am going to post some of it here though as I remember someone else getting advice on their CV here and wouldn't mind some help myself. Thanks in advance :D
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PROFILE
I am a young male who has achieved a variety of Standard Grade and Intermediate 1 qualifications and have learned a variety of other skills working hands on in different work placements. I have an outgoing and highly motivated personality and seek to start a part time career with a company where hard work and results will be recognised.
KEY SKILLS
¨ Good communicator
¨ Innovative thinker
¨ Courteous in manner
¨ Reliable individual
¨ Interview skills
¨ And I have a good vocabulary
Past Work Related Duties:
I have had experience working in a team of around 5 to 10 people doing assignments with my High School and out with it. I have previously worked on the writing, editing and production of both short films and magazines promoting my school. This required me to place a lot of trust in the abilities of others and for me to be a trustworthy individual. Consequently this kind of work has also improved my communication skills as I have often been made team leader in these projects. Taking part in debating competitions representing my school has also helped to boost both my confidence and communication skills. I have also been responsible for the well being of many visitors to my school, which required me to be very articulate and courteous to members of the general public.
EDUCATION: --------- High School
SQA Standard Grades:
Computing - 1
History - 1
English - 2
Art – 2
Maths – 3
Chemistry – 3
SQA Intermediate 1 Grades:
German Intermediate 1 Grade A
SQA Higher Grades:
Computing – Expected A
Information Systems – Expected A
Media Studies – Expected A
History – Expected A/B
English – Expected A/B
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 02/11/1987
Nationality: British
National Insurance Number: ------------
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
My interests include journalism, creative writing, reading, travelling, cinema, magazine/short movie production and team sports such as basketball.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have expert abilities with Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Spreadsheets and so on. I am also skilled on the Apple equivalents such as Appleworks.
Referees
Available on request
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Any advice? Please try to keep your comments nice though. I can deal with constructive criticism but I would prefer it if you don't come in and say
"Courteous in manner? I'm sure Blank would disagree!!111!" Because I am a pleasant person in general. In fact I did a work profile and they suggested I persue a career in PR and my English teacher never stops saying how polite I am. (She wishes I wasn't because I'm too nice to the opposition in debating tournaments heh) I'm different on the net though. Don't know why just am :)
Before I sent my CV though I put some quick changes to it just so it's perfected. I am going to post some of it here though as I remember someone else getting advice on their CV here and wouldn't mind some help myself. Thanks in advance :D
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PROFILE
I am a young male who has achieved a variety of Standard Grade and Intermediate 1 qualifications and have learned a variety of other skills working hands on in different work placements. I have an outgoing and highly motivated personality and seek to start a part time career with a company where hard work and results will be recognised.
KEY SKILLS
¨ Good communicator
¨ Innovative thinker
¨ Courteous in manner
¨ Reliable individual
¨ Interview skills
¨ And I have a good vocabulary
Past Work Related Duties:
I have had experience working in a team of around 5 to 10 people doing assignments with my High School and out with it. I have previously worked on the writing, editing and production of both short films and magazines promoting my school. This required me to place a lot of trust in the abilities of others and for me to be a trustworthy individual. Consequently this kind of work has also improved my communication skills as I have often been made team leader in these projects. Taking part in debating competitions representing my school has also helped to boost both my confidence and communication skills. I have also been responsible for the well being of many visitors to my school, which required me to be very articulate and courteous to members of the general public.
EDUCATION: --------- High School
SQA Standard Grades:
Computing - 1
History - 1
English - 2
Art – 2
Maths – 3
Chemistry – 3
SQA Intermediate 1 Grades:
German Intermediate 1 Grade A
SQA Higher Grades:
Computing – Expected A
Information Systems – Expected A
Media Studies – Expected A
History – Expected A/B
English – Expected A/B
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 02/11/1987
Nationality: British
National Insurance Number: ------------
ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
My interests include journalism, creative writing, reading, travelling, cinema, magazine/short movie production and team sports such as basketball.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have expert abilities with Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, Spreadsheets and so on. I am also skilled on the Apple equivalents such as Appleworks.
Referees
Available on request
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Any advice? Please try to keep your comments nice though. I can deal with constructive criticism but I would prefer it if you don't come in and say
"Courteous in manner? I'm sure Blank would disagree!!111!" Because I am a pleasant person in general. In fact I did a work profile and they suggested I persue a career in PR and my English teacher never stops saying how polite I am. (She wishes I wasn't because I'm too nice to the opposition in debating tournaments heh) I'm different on the net though. Don't know why just am :)
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I got 1 B, 1 D and all the rest were C's. LOOK AT MEEE!
Judging from a lot of the posts I've seen you make here I'd give you an expected D for English. That's just me though.
And what was the point of this other than to try and boast?
"oh look how I did in my Standard Grades! LOOK AT ME!!! LOOK AT MEEEEEE!!!"
And what was the point of this other than to try and boast?
"oh look how I did in my Standard Grades! LOOK AT ME!!! LOOK AT MEEEEEE!!!"
English_Bloke wrote:
> But what do grades show, really?
*waits for E_B to answer his own question* What?
> But what do grades show, really?
*waits for E_B to answer his own question* What?
But what do grades show, really?
Bloody hell I look like a right spaz compared to you.
I only managed 5 C's 5 D's and one E back in my GCSE era.
I only managed 5 C's 5 D's and one E back in my GCSE era.
Phew
Cubist polite?
*puts down axe* Well aslong as it's sincere heh :P
Good for you.
That isnt sarcasim please dont hurt me.
That isnt sarcasim please dont hurt me.
Did it involve truncheons?
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