recommend company for cv
Discussion
You're kidding, surely? You'd actually pay someone to write your CV for you???? 
In the first instance, bung what you've got so far on here for people to rip it apart and reconstruct it. It won't cost you a penny, and it's easy to just put XXXX in the place of any company names or other information that would identify you.
Once you've done that and got it to something reasonable, if possibly somewhat generic, then take it to a good recruitment consultant in your field. Any consultant worth knowing will do anything they can to help make your CV sparkle, as they won't be very successful otherwise.
In the first instance, bung what you've got so far on here for people to rip it apart and reconstruct it. It won't cost you a penny, and it's easy to just put XXXX in the place of any company names or other information that would identify you.
Once you've done that and got it to something reasonable, if possibly somewhat generic, then take it to a good recruitment consultant in your field. Any consultant worth knowing will do anything they can to help make your CV sparkle, as they won't be very successful otherwise.
ok then this is what i have so far.
Introduction
I was born in the city of Glasgow and have spent most of life in Glasgow. Since I was young I have always had a fascination with computers and knew from there that I wanted to have a career in computing. Slowly I began to branch out towards the technical and hands on side of computing, I then began the process of building my skills in computing by doing an HNC in computing, HND in hardware and technical support and recently a BSC Networking and Computer Support.
I am reliable and hardworking person and try not to let anyone down.
Education
Glasgow Caledonian University, 2007 - 2008
BSC - Networking and Computer Support
Database Principles and Practices | Web Systems Development and Technology | Network Management | Computer Networking and Technologies and Principles | Network Operating Systems Administration | Principles of Ethical Hacking
Stow College, 2004 - 2007
HNC/HND Technical Support (C)
Software Development: Developing for the World Wide Web | Professional Issues in computing | Computer Networks: Administering Network Systems | Computer Networks: Network Technology and Data Communication | Project Management | Software Development: Installation and Maintenance | Computer Networks: Building Local Area Networks | Multi User Operating Systems | Computer Architecture | Software Development : Program Planning
Experience
October 2007 - March 2008 | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
May 2008 - Oct 2008 | Data Entry/Web Assistant
Elegant Bathrooms | 93-95 Commerce Street,Glasgow,
Inputting products into sage accounting software
Adding products and updating website via use of Adobe Dreamweaver.
October 2008 - Present | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
Skills
Experience using Microsoft Office 2003,
Repairing Computer Systems,
Building Computer Systems
Building and troubleshooting computer networks.
Hobbies
My hobbies include listening to music, watching movies, mountain biking and driving. I also enjoy reading about the latest technology.
Introduction
I was born in the city of Glasgow and have spent most of life in Glasgow. Since I was young I have always had a fascination with computers and knew from there that I wanted to have a career in computing. Slowly I began to branch out towards the technical and hands on side of computing, I then began the process of building my skills in computing by doing an HNC in computing, HND in hardware and technical support and recently a BSC Networking and Computer Support.
I am reliable and hardworking person and try not to let anyone down.
Education
Glasgow Caledonian University, 2007 - 2008
BSC - Networking and Computer Support
Database Principles and Practices | Web Systems Development and Technology | Network Management | Computer Networking and Technologies and Principles | Network Operating Systems Administration | Principles of Ethical Hacking
Stow College, 2004 - 2007
HNC/HND Technical Support (C)
Software Development: Developing for the World Wide Web | Professional Issues in computing | Computer Networks: Administering Network Systems | Computer Networks: Network Technology and Data Communication | Project Management | Software Development: Installation and Maintenance | Computer Networks: Building Local Area Networks | Multi User Operating Systems | Computer Architecture | Software Development : Program Planning
Experience
October 2007 - March 2008 | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
May 2008 - Oct 2008 | Data Entry/Web Assistant
Elegant Bathrooms | 93-95 Commerce Street,Glasgow,
Inputting products into sage accounting software
Adding products and updating website via use of Adobe Dreamweaver.
October 2008 - Present | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
Skills
Experience using Microsoft Office 2003,
Repairing Computer Systems,
Building Computer Systems
Building and troubleshooting computer networks.
Hobbies
My hobbies include listening to music, watching movies, mountain biking and driving. I also enjoy reading about the latest technology.
maxspeed said:
ok then this is what i have so far.
Introduction
I was born in the city of Glasgow and have spent most of life in Glasgow. Since I was young I have always had a fascination with computers and knew from there that I wanted to have a career in computing. Slowly I began to branch out towards the technical and hands on side of computing, I then began the process of building my skills in computing by doing an HNC in computing, HND in hardware and technical support and recently a BSC Networking and Computer Support.
I am reliable and hardworking person and try not to let anyone down.
Education
Glasgow Caledonian University, 2007 - 2008
BSC - Networking and Computer Support
Database Principles and Practices | Web Systems Development and Technology | Network Management | Computer Networking and Technologies and Principles | Network Operating Systems Administration | Principles of Ethical Hacking
Stow College, 2004 - 2007
HNC/HND Technical Support (C)
Software Development: Developing for the World Wide Web | Professional Issues in computing | Computer Networks: Administering Network Systems | Computer Networks: Network Technology and Data Communication | Project Management | Software Development: Installation and Maintenance | Computer Networks: Building Local Area Networks | Multi User Operating Systems | Computer Architecture | Software Development : Program Planning
Experience
October 2007 - March 2008 | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
May 2008 - Oct 2008 | Data Entry/Web Assistant
Elegant Bathrooms | 93-95 Commerce Street,Glasgow,
Inputting products into sage accounting software
Adding products and updating website via use of Adobe Dreamweaver.
October 2008 - Present | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
Skills
Experience using Microsoft Office 2003,
Repairing Computer Systems,
Building Computer Systems
Building and troubleshooting computer networks.
Hobbies
My hobbies include listening to music, watching movies, mountain biking and driving. I also enjoy reading about the latest technology.
You seriously need a consultant!Introduction
I was born in the city of Glasgow and have spent most of life in Glasgow. Since I was young I have always had a fascination with computers and knew from there that I wanted to have a career in computing. Slowly I began to branch out towards the technical and hands on side of computing, I then began the process of building my skills in computing by doing an HNC in computing, HND in hardware and technical support and recently a BSC Networking and Computer Support.
I am reliable and hardworking person and try not to let anyone down.
Education
Glasgow Caledonian University, 2007 - 2008
BSC - Networking and Computer Support
Database Principles and Practices | Web Systems Development and Technology | Network Management | Computer Networking and Technologies and Principles | Network Operating Systems Administration | Principles of Ethical Hacking
Stow College, 2004 - 2007
HNC/HND Technical Support (C)
Software Development: Developing for the World Wide Web | Professional Issues in computing | Computer Networks: Administering Network Systems | Computer Networks: Network Technology and Data Communication | Project Management | Software Development: Installation and Maintenance | Computer Networks: Building Local Area Networks | Multi User Operating Systems | Computer Architecture | Software Development : Program Planning
Experience
October 2007 - March 2008 | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
May 2008 - Oct 2008 | Data Entry/Web Assistant
Elegant Bathrooms | 93-95 Commerce Street,Glasgow,
Inputting products into sage accounting software
Adding products and updating website via use of Adobe Dreamweaver.
October 2008 - Present | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
Skills
Experience using Microsoft Office 2003,
Repairing Computer Systems,
Building Computer Systems
Building and troubleshooting computer networks.
Hobbies
My hobbies include listening to music, watching movies, mountain biking and driving. I also enjoy reading about the latest technology.
Just kidding
It's a small world - I went to Caley too!Sure someone will be along in a bit to give some useful pointers. I'll add my tuppence worth when I have some more time later.
It's a bit difficult to read in the format you've pasted. Upload it as a word document somewhere.
Edited by Stevenj214 on Friday 13th November 09:02
Firstly, I'm assuming when you do it as an actual CV, you're formatting it better in terms of spacing, bold headers and the like?
Secondly, you should list your jobs the other way round - most recent first. Also try to put in things you've achieved there. Doesn't have to be huge, but if you can say you did X which they'd not done before, and it saved them Y amount of money or Z amount of time, then it shows initiative, and also an awareness of how IT needs to deliver value to a business.
Thirdly, put the grades you got for your HNC & degree on there.
Fourthly, you need to make the intro paragraph much sharper. All an employer wants to know about where you were born and grew up is whether or not it means you have a UK work permit. The intro should tell an employer what you can already do, and where you'd like to progress to. You should also tailor this to the employer. Don't for example, tell a small business that you aspire to travel the World rolling out global network infrastructures, and equally don't tell a multi-national that you want to be their head of IT within 5 years.
You also need to make sure you keep out the stuff which will trigger doubts in an employer's mind, such as slowly beginning to branch out (weren't you good enough to do it quickly?) and trying not to let anyone down (as in trying but failing, eh?) Regardless of the reality, there is a good chance that a potential employer will read the bits in brackets into what you've said, even if it's not justified. You might come across superbly in interview and allay all their fears, but that's no good if you don't get invited for the interview to begin with.
Lastly, you should explain why you left your previous jobs. It only needs a single sentence, and given that they overlap with your studies, I assume that had something to do with it, but there can be good and bad reasons for spending 6 months in a job, and if you don't state the good, and employer is likely to assume the bad.
I hope that helps, and doesn't come across as overly harsh?
Secondly, you should list your jobs the other way round - most recent first. Also try to put in things you've achieved there. Doesn't have to be huge, but if you can say you did X which they'd not done before, and it saved them Y amount of money or Z amount of time, then it shows initiative, and also an awareness of how IT needs to deliver value to a business.
Thirdly, put the grades you got for your HNC & degree on there.
Fourthly, you need to make the intro paragraph much sharper. All an employer wants to know about where you were born and grew up is whether or not it means you have a UK work permit. The intro should tell an employer what you can already do, and where you'd like to progress to. You should also tailor this to the employer. Don't for example, tell a small business that you aspire to travel the World rolling out global network infrastructures, and equally don't tell a multi-national that you want to be their head of IT within 5 years.
You also need to make sure you keep out the stuff which will trigger doubts in an employer's mind, such as slowly beginning to branch out (weren't you good enough to do it quickly?) and trying not to let anyone down (as in trying but failing, eh?) Regardless of the reality, there is a good chance that a potential employer will read the bits in brackets into what you've said, even if it's not justified. You might come across superbly in interview and allay all their fears, but that's no good if you don't get invited for the interview to begin with.
Lastly, you should explain why you left your previous jobs. It only needs a single sentence, and given that they overlap with your studies, I assume that had something to do with it, but there can be good and bad reasons for spending 6 months in a job, and if you don't state the good, and employer is likely to assume the bad.
I hope that helps, and doesn't come across as overly harsh?
maxspeed said:
ok then this is what i have so far.
Introduction
Irrelevant [b]I was born in the city of Glasgow and have spent most of life in Glasgow. Since I was young I have always had a fascination with computers and knew from there that I wanted to have a career in computing. Slowly I began to branch out towards the technical and hands on side of computing, I then began the process of building my skills in computing by doing an HNC in computing, HND in hardware and technical support and recently a BSC Networking and Computer Support.
I am reliable and hardworking person and try not to let anyone down.[/b]
Instead try something like
I am an ambitious IT Graduate seeking an opportunity to expand my competencies and knowledge within a larger, commercial organisation. My Current employer can provide a reference to my dedicated and profession approach.
Education
Glasgow Caledonian University, 2007 - 2008
BSC - Networking and Computer Support
Database Principles and Practices | Web Systems Development and Technology | Network Management | Computer Networking and Technologies and Principles | Network Operating Systems Administration | Principles of Ethical Hacking
Stow College, 2004 - 2007
HNC/HND Technical Support (C)
Software Development: Developing for the World Wide Web | Professional Issues in computing | Computer Networks: Administering Network Systems | Computer Networks: Network Technology and Data Communication | Project Management | Software Development: Installation and Maintenance | Computer Networks: Building Local Area Networks | Multi User Operating Systems | Computer Architecture | Software Development : Program Planning
Experience
Chronological - latest experience first ....
October 2007 - March 2008 | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
May 2008 - Oct 2008 | Data Entry/Web Assistant
Elegant Bathrooms | 93-95 Commerce Street,Glasgow,
Inputting products into sage accounting software
Adding products and updating website via use of Adobe Dreamweaver.
October 2008 - Present | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
Skills
Experience using Microsoft Office 2003,
Repairing Computer Systems,
Building Computer Systems
Building and troubleshooting computer networks.
Interests
Technology, Mountain Biking, Motorsports, and Music.
Introduction
Irrelevant [b]I was born in the city of Glasgow and have spent most of life in Glasgow. Since I was young I have always had a fascination with computers and knew from there that I wanted to have a career in computing. Slowly I began to branch out towards the technical and hands on side of computing, I then began the process of building my skills in computing by doing an HNC in computing, HND in hardware and technical support and recently a BSC Networking and Computer Support.
I am reliable and hardworking person and try not to let anyone down.[/b]
Instead try something like
I am an ambitious IT Graduate seeking an opportunity to expand my competencies and knowledge within a larger, commercial organisation. My Current employer can provide a reference to my dedicated and profession approach.
Education
Glasgow Caledonian University, 2007 - 2008
BSC - Networking and Computer Support
Database Principles and Practices | Web Systems Development and Technology | Network Management | Computer Networking and Technologies and Principles | Network Operating Systems Administration | Principles of Ethical Hacking
Stow College, 2004 - 2007
HNC/HND Technical Support (C)
Software Development: Developing for the World Wide Web | Professional Issues in computing | Computer Networks: Administering Network Systems | Computer Networks: Network Technology and Data Communication | Project Management | Software Development: Installation and Maintenance | Computer Networks: Building Local Area Networks | Multi User Operating Systems | Computer Architecture | Software Development : Program Planning
Experience
Chronological - latest experience first ....
October 2007 - March 2008 | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
May 2008 - Oct 2008 | Data Entry/Web Assistant
Elegant Bathrooms | 93-95 Commerce Street,Glasgow,
Inputting products into sage accounting software
Adding products and updating website via use of Adobe Dreamweaver.
October 2008 - Present | IT Support
Doctors Surgery | 19 -21 Maxwell Street,Glasgow,G41 1QP
Troubleshooting of any day to day computer related problems
Data entry on to surgery’s computer system
Skills
Experience using Microsoft Office 2003,
Repairing Computer Systems,
Building Computer Systems
Building and troubleshooting computer networks.
Interests
Technology, Mountain Biking, Motorsports, and Music.
Edited by Gargamel on Friday 13th November 09:13
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