Need a new job!

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24lemons

Original Poster:

2,662 posts

186 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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I've had enough of my current job. The salary is crap and I work far too many weekends amongst many other things.

I have a fair bit of experience in a number of roles, I have a degree and I'm reasonably intelligent (I think!)

Problem is, I dont know what I want to do! I tend to get rather crosseyed browsing the job pages and it tends to make me feel quite demoralised. I never seem to hear back from any jobs I apply for either.

I dont know if it's because my CV is rubbish or if I'm applying for the wrong posts. I'd br grateful if anyone would be so kind as to cast an impartial eye over my CV and let me know if I'm doing anything particularly wrong. Maybe you could suggest some jobs based on my experience that I havent already thought of.

Any help greatly appreciated!!


Rich_W

12,548 posts

213 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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What is your degree in?
What are you currently doing?
What have you done previously?
Are you an Office or Mobile personality? (i.e. where would you be happier)

24lemons

Original Poster:

2,662 posts

186 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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Degree was in photography and I've worked in retail, Motorsport photography, flying schools and am currently a harbourmaster. I guess I've generally gone for more unusual jobs! I think my strengths are in office and customer service related roles. I love the photography but I doubt it'll be much more than a hobby with occasional paid work.

spikeyhead

17,388 posts

198 months

Tuesday 22nd November 2011
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Write a list of what you are good at.

Write a list of what you enjoy doing.

Correlate the two and find a job that will cover the corellated items.

rog007

5,761 posts

225 months

Thursday 24th November 2011
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Happy to provide feedback on your CV. Also able to provide support and mentoring on career review. Drop me a line if you'd like to know more. Good luck!

24lemons

Original Poster:

2,662 posts

186 months

Friday 25th November 2011
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rog007 said:
Happy to provide feedback on your CV. Also able to provide support and mentoring on career review. Drop me a line if you'd like to know more. Good luck!
Thats very kind of you! I'll drop you a PM when I get in.