big ask re C.V

[hightara]

could anyone help with writing a C.V. for my son David

he has never had the opportunity to work..

the one he has used is certainly not standing out, and to top that......we can't find the original:_|

[hightara]

sorry should have added.........we have just seen this

https://www.jobcentreonline.com/JCOLFront/JobDetails.aspx?Saved=Home&VRef=1073566

[kiss*my*pixel]

I could help you if you don't get a better offer, HighTara 🙂

If you don't want to send me any of your son's personal details, I could just send a skeleton for you to fill in the blanks yourself. You'd just have to retype it, but the format would be there. If you don't mind sending the details, I will type it out for you.

Obviously, I would need to know about his previous work experience (if any) and any groups and things he may have belonged to at school, any extra-curricular activities, hobbies, sporting achievements and suchlike - this all helps

If you prefer, I could send you a copy of one I did for my daughter as an example, then you could just modify it to your son's requirements.

[brynteg11]

I was going to say similar to pixel.

Look at any school work experience placements, hobbies and/or involvements in groups/clubs even to how he relates to other family members in a caring way and indicate how these experiences apply to the job and emphasis the willingness to learn new skills.

[brynteg11]

Looks like you apply online so the form will have the usual boxes for e.g. qualifications and past work and then a section to put a supporting 'letter'.

[brynteg11]

Also be positive, write, I would welcome the oportunity to learn new skills, I feel I can ....., I am confident that.........

[hightara]

thank you so much ladies :-x

i did find his CV from the job center....... they said don't write too much.

to be honest it has a few lines........not exactly eye-catching:-(

pixel you have message ^^^^

[kiss*my*pixel]

Replied 🙂

(I'm just about to start on dinner, so will catch up with it later, if that's okay) x

[hightara]

no rush pixel...........and thank you:-)

[geranne28]

Job Centre staff are not skilled enough in writing CVs.  This is not a criticism - it is an observation.

I am also happy to help Hightara.

If you want it, I'll give you skeleton for you and your son to work on (basic details) and then I will work it into a super CV where he deserves an interview!

After that - it will be up to him.

[**streety**]

Have you thought about a Skills Based CV? 
Much more eye catching than one that lists employment history and education.

The aim is to get the reader interested in you straight away through headings then a paragraph about it e.g

Great organisation skills

When I was at college, I was head of the football team which involved ..

etc.

[geranne28]

Have you thought about a Skills Based CV? 
Much more eye catching than one that lists employment history and education.

The aim is to get the reader interested in you straight away through headings then a paragraph about it e.g

Great organisation skills

When I was at college, I was head of the football team which involved ..

etc.

That is excellent advice Streety!

I totally agree

[mandymoosie]

I totally agree too Streety 😄

Whatever you do, you have to make the first page really sell yourself, keep it compact but outstanding and grab their interest with the first few lines 🙂

With the amount of CV's that employers receive now, they will only really look at the first page and if nothing grabs them, you're history before you've even started 🙂

[**streety**]

Thanks 🙂

Mine is skills based now, it looks far better.

My first heading is my personal profile

Then a title saying Key Skills.

Under that I've sub headings and a paragraph of something relevant to that.

In my case my subheadings are:

Effective Communication Skills

Good time-management skills

Good organisation skills

After that is my education & career history.

[*chez*]

When I wrote OH's last Cv I used a template on the website of Reed dot co dot uk.

There are several to choose from depending on the type of job you are applying for..

There are hints on there too.