CV for school go-er

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illmonkey

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204 months

Tuesday 30th August 2011
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What does one put on a CV for a school go-er/leaver?

This is to get their first job, so no previous experience, just education up to NVQ.

I was thinking, something like:

Personal statement
Education (detailed)
Outside school projects
Reference details

All in all, I can't see it being more than a A4 page. not a problem, but its a hard thing to write, considering he can't sell his previous experience.

edc

9,303 posts

257 months

Tuesday 30th August 2011
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Detail any extra-curricular activities which show some exposure to soft skills such as negotiating, team leading, handling complaints, presentation skills, organisation skills etc.

illmonkey

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Tuesday 30th August 2011
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edc said:
Detail any extra-curricular activities which show some exposure to soft skills such as negotiating, team leading, handling complaints, presentation skills, organisation skills etc.
rofl

This is going to be fun.

ETA: Does dealing with his WoW account via customer services count? hehe

edc

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257 months

Tuesday 30th August 2011
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No but if s/he participates in things like Duke of Edinburgh, Scouts, organising charitable events, football team captain, organising the socials for school year etc, all of these show some skills above an otherwise plain CV. Anything that demonstrates some sort of responsibility and adherence to deadline are all useful to some degree.

How would you tackle X, Y, Z situation if you came to work for me?
Don't know I have never worked.

Or would a better answer be - I don't have direct expereince but I had a similar situation when I was leading a hike on a Scout trip. Our problem was X I suggested Y and we got to Z result.

Which one shows some common sense, logical thought process and pragmatism.

illmonkey

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Tuesday 30th August 2011
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The rolf icon was because that's not really what he does! Playing on the PC and PS3 is more of his thing.

I'm going to get him to give me a list of stuff he's done, extra work, etc take it from there.


Grey Ghost

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226 months

Tuesday 30th August 2011
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Has he been out on any work experience visits arranged by his school?

We have a few through here (Commodities Trading) every year and they are advised by their school to keep a diary of their time and add this into their CV when applying for jobs.

illmonkey

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Tuesday 30th August 2011
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Grey Ghost said:
Has he been out on any work experience visits arranged by his school?

We have a few through here (Commodities Trading) every year and they are advised by their school to keep a diary of their time and add this into their CV when applying for jobs.
Yes, he's done work experience. One of the things I need to get him to 'remember' as they were not told to keep a diary.

anonymous-user

60 months

Tuesday 30th August 2011
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illmonkey said:
Yes, he's done work experience. One of the things I need to get him to 'remember' as they were not told to keep a diary.
He sounds like he needs to get off his ass and go and get some experience! so far you have described him as a lazy bugger who sits on his computer all day and cant think for himself! he needs to join some sort of club or organisation or maybe do some charity work.



Edited by MonkeyMatt on Tuesday 30th August 17:26

Eric Mc

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271 months

Tuesday 30th August 2011
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What's a "go-er"?

Grey Ghost

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226 months

Tuesday 30th August 2011
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Eric Mc said:
What's a "go-er"?
Probably not what you think it is in relation to this thread...........best ask Cock Womble 7 and/or Vixpy biggrin

illmonkey

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Tuesday 30th August 2011
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Grey Ghost said:
Eric Mc said:
What's a "go-er"?
Probably not what you think it is in relation to this thread...........best ask Cock Womble 7 and/or Vixpy biggrin
hehe

someone who goes to school? In this context...

Tumbler

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172 months

Tuesday 30th August 2011
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How old is he?

illmonkey

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Tuesday 30th August 2011
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Tumbler said:
How old is he?
18

Tumbler

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172 months

Wednesday 31st August 2011
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illmonkey said:
18
Has he had no part time work, paper round or work in the voluntary sector?

illmonkey

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Wednesday 31st August 2011
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Tumbler said:
illmonkey said:
18
Has he had no part time work, paper round or work in the voluntary sector?
No, that's half the problem! The CV is going to be a little blank...


Tumbler

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172 months

Wednesday 31st August 2011
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I think the problem from an employers point of view is that he hasn't managed his time very well and lacks commitment, what qualifications does he have?

Eric Mc

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271 months

Wednesday 31st August 2011
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Grey Ghost said:
Eric Mc said:
What's a "go-er"?
Probably not what you think it is in relation to this thread...........best ask Cock Womble 7 and/or Vixpy biggrin
I was afraid someone might actually know - but I just had to ask.

SteveS Cup

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166 months

Wednesday 31st August 2011
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18 and never worked!? Wow.

I was doing a paper round at 13, and working in the shop by the time I was 14! Getting nearly £200 cash per week at 14 was quite something!

I'd suggest the CV just needs to be absolutely immaculate in terms of presentation. Profile (ambition's, aspirations etc) and Education will be the 2 most important things on there.