CV review, engineering student.
Discussion
Hello all,
Has anyone with any experience in HR for an engineering department (or even just time to spare!) got a minute to look through and critique my CV for me?
I've seen the careers advisor and have taken on his feedback but the waiting list for a meeting with him is now 3 weeks!
Comment here and I'll pm you the file, thankyou all.
Has anyone with any experience in HR for an engineering department (or even just time to spare!) got a minute to look through and critique my CV for me?
I've seen the careers advisor and have taken on his feedback but the waiting list for a meeting with him is now 3 weeks!
Comment here and I'll pm you the file, thankyou all.
Those who have offered to critique you should have mail.
Others who have given advice; thankyou. I'm finding it very hard to stand out while still looking modest/honest and any advice is very welcome and appreciated.
I have an idea of which placement I would like (a testing role at Lubrizol) but I'm not putting all my eggs into one basket, its a very competitive market!
Others who have given advice; thankyou. I'm finding it very hard to stand out while still looking modest/honest and any advice is very welcome and appreciated.
I have an idea of which placement I would like (a testing role at Lubrizol) but I'm not putting all my eggs into one basket, its a very competitive market!
alock said:
I work for a small company and only recruit occasionally so maybe ignore this if applying to big companies who might have a HR department filtering of buzzwords.
What I look for is passion. Write about something you did that you are proud of. Why are you proud of what you achieved? Don't just fill a CV with buzzwords and the latest phrases. I skim over those paragraphs in seconds. I want to know what motivates you.
This is a balance im trying to find. Some of my coursemates just found a list of wanted buzzword on google and shoehorned them where-ever they can, I'm editing and re-editing in an attempt to convey my passion thoroughly while still getting through the filters...What I look for is passion. Write about something you did that you are proud of. Why are you proud of what you achieved? Don't just fill a CV with buzzwords and the latest phrases. I skim over those paragraphs in seconds. I want to know what motivates you.
I have taken on your feedback and have made adjustments accordingly.
Can I have an opinion on my re-written personal profile please?
To save time I'll just post it here:
A 2nd year Automotive Engineering undergraduate. An excellent problem solver who has developed excellent communication, problem solving and management skills while in study.
An highly motivated, creative and punctual individual with a huge passion for engineering, seeking a 12 month, hands on, testing and development placement within the automotive sector.
Can I have an opinion on my re-written personal profile please?
To save time I'll just post it here:
A 2nd year Automotive Engineering undergraduate. An excellent problem solver who has developed excellent communication, problem solving and management skills while in study.
An highly motivated, creative and punctual individual with a huge passion for engineering, seeking a 12 month, hands on, testing and development placement within the automotive sector.
Ah bloody 'ell, this is why I get stuff proof-read 
Edit #3
A 2nd year Automotive Engineering undergraduate. An excellent problem solver who has developed excellent communication, teamwork and management skills while in study and work.
An self-motivated, creative and punctual individual with a huge passion for engineering and automobiles, seeking a 12 month, hands on, testing and development placement within the automotive sector.
Edit #3
A 2nd year Automotive Engineering undergraduate. An excellent problem solver who has developed excellent communication, teamwork and management skills while in study and work.
An self-motivated, creative and punctual individual with a huge passion for engineering and automobiles, seeking a 12 month, hands on, testing and development placement within the automotive sector.
PHuzzy said:
My bold, not being a pedant but having any sort of spelling/grammar mistake on a CV may get it thrown away straight away.
Should be 'A' instead im guessing? I'll go adjust it thankyou.
Blank: I am a little early, but my coursework hasn't really started yet so I'm utilising my free time to getting my CV sorted now rather than rush it later.
The advice was very helpful indeed, my career advisor said my CV was top notch and not much should be changed atall. Thankyou everyone for your help!
I've applied for 7 positions so far and only got one response, from Vauxhall, letting me know I'm through to the next stage so that's a good start!
I've applied for 7 positions so far and only got one response, from Vauxhall, letting me know I'm through to the next stage so that's a good start!
Gassing Station | Jobs & Employment Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff