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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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You wouldn't even want to know what I had to do to get "into" the police.
English_Bloke wrote:
> Flirt outrageously with your interviewer, even if it’s a bloke.
Consider it done!
> Also,
> every now and then just twitch your head a bit…and lick your shoulder
> whilst barking a little. Trust me.
Emmm urrr I hold that tactic in reserve.
> Flirt outrageously with your interviewer, even if it’s a bloke.
Consider it done!
> Also,
> every now and then just twitch your head a bit…and lick your shoulder
> whilst barking a little. Trust me.
Emmm urrr I hold that tactic in reserve.
Part time work experience, if I get the UNPAID (hmph) job then I can get some essential radio exp which will look great on my uni application form as they put a lot of stock in how dedicated their applicants are to the media.
You have an interview?
Ok, I’m going to tell you something that will change your life. Are you ready? Ok.
Flirt outrageously with your interviewer, even if it’s a bloke. Also, every now and then just twitch your head a bit…and lick your shoulder whilst barking a little. Trust me.
Ok, I’m going to tell you something that will change your life. Are you ready? Ok.
Flirt outrageously with your interviewer, even if it’s a bloke. Also, every now and then just twitch your head a bit…and lick your shoulder whilst barking a little. Trust me.
Part time career?
Hur hur Little Miss DW :P
Cubist V.2 wrote:
> PROFILE
> I am a young male
Mistake number one. Now what are they gunna think if they see you turn up in your less pinkier then mine but pinkier none the less fROck?
> PROFILE
> I am a young male
Mistake number one. Now what are they gunna think if they see you turn up in your less pinkier then mine but pinkier none the less fROck?
I understand your point just I thought I'd put it in because knowing my luck I'll be interviewed by some old lady who can't turn on her PC let alone send an e-mail or create a word document.
I'm only trying to help by the way, so don't this as an insult. Though it may very well be one.
Cubist V.2 wrote:
>
> 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.
>
Don't we all. There's no need to put the thing on OS, unless you can manually edit the registry or whatever; nowadays saying you're great on Windows is akin to saying you know how to switch on the TV.
>
> 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.
>
Don't we all. There's no need to put the thing on OS, unless you can manually edit the registry or whatever; nowadays saying you're great on Windows is akin to saying you know how to switch on the TV.
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