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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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bιSSαnt wrote:
> you say expected try and show you have acheived your goals and are not
> living in a world of hope.
>
> surly you have gcse's if your dob is 1987 but maybe there not that
> good i dunno just say the famous words:
>
> are you ready for the famous words...
>
> I HAVE EXPERIANCE IN THIS LINE OF WORK
>
> great and it works.
Thanks for the advice although I live in Scotland so I didn't do GCSE's I did Standard Grades. 1 being the best 7 being a fail. 1 and 2 is called a Credit grade. 3 and 4 is called General level. 5 and 6 is called a Foundation grade and as I said 7 is a fail. I did allright...kind of heh:D I am now doing Highers in Scotland and not A Levels. A being the best in Highers:D
> you say expected try and show you have acheived your goals and are not
> living in a world of hope.
>
> surly you have gcse's if your dob is 1987 but maybe there not that
> good i dunno just say the famous words:
>
> are you ready for the famous words...
>
> I HAVE EXPERIANCE IN THIS LINE OF WORK
>
> great and it works.
Thanks for the advice although I live in Scotland so I didn't do GCSE's I did Standard Grades. 1 being the best 7 being a fail. 1 and 2 is called a Credit grade. 3 and 4 is called General level. 5 and 6 is called a Foundation grade and as I said 7 is a fail. I did allright...kind of heh:D I am now doing Highers in Scotland and not A Levels. A being the best in Highers:D
you say expected try and show you have acheived your goals and are not living in a world of hope.
surly you have gcse's if your dob is 1987 but maybe there not that good i dunno just say the famous words:
are you ready for the famous words...
I HAVE EXPERIANCE IN THIS LINE OF WORK
great and it works.
surly you have gcse's if your dob is 1987 but maybe there not that good i dunno just say the famous words:
are you ready for the famous words...
I HAVE EXPERIANCE IN THIS LINE OF WORK
great and it works.
Just so we're clear it's the Radio Station that sent me the reply heh:D
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
-------------
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
-----------------
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
-------------
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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