WIandVAinWA Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hi - yes make a portfolio to go with your CV. Normally I would not recommend including a photo unless asked to do so. The only other exception to this would be for senior executive roles however that is a different type of CV. Good luck. Ok, thanks a lot by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted March 14, 2012 Author Share Posted March 14, 2012 Ok, thanks a lotby No worries :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hi do you have anything on CVs for senior executive roles, how do they differ? Looking at a senior/director level post in communications/marketing/PR industry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted March 15, 2012 Author Share Posted March 15, 2012 Hi do you have anything on CVs for senior executive roles, how do they differ? Looking at a senior/director level post in communications/marketing/PR industry The advice and template provided at the beginning of the thread would be suitable for a senior/director level role. Just make sure you weave strategy and influencing skills into your examples even if they are not specifically mentioned and really focus on tangible achievements, especially ones that were innovative. Good luck with your application (and hopefully your interview). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie2010 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thank you for this thread and example - It is really helpful ;0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grahame Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Yes thanks, its been useful information. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boggey Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I have just re-wrote my partners CV for aus ,gave to my mum to proof read ,mum recons she would defo give her a interview because of it .I even thought of writing Cv in aus when we move. I must admit spellings I can tolerate but grammar gets me angry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yogesh Pradhanani Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 very useful informaiton.....Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JSnowball92 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hi, Many thanks for this information - i am certainly finding it very useful! One question i have - Do you thinka section "About Me" is something that could be included? A simple paragraph that outlines your personaility, qualities, a sales pitch as such of the type of person you are? (in a suitable written style of course). This is something i normally include in my CV, but if recruitors don't believe it is necessary i will opt to remove it! James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 Hi, Many thanks for this information - i am certainly finding it very useful! One question i have - Do you thinka section "About Me" is something that could be included? A simple paragraph that outlines your personaility, qualities, a sales pitch as such of the type of person you are? (in a suitable written style of course). This is something i normally include in my CV, but if recruitors don't believe it is necessary i will opt to remove it! James Hi James To answer your question - no, do not include an 'About Me' section. No one will read it and it will lower the tone of your CV regardless of how well written it is. To be frank it would also cause me to question your judgement. Apart from the fact that you are not going to include anything that isn't positive it would take up valuable space that would be better spent on identifying the capabilities you have for the role you are applying for. Good luck in your search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I don't suppose anybody would like to comment on my CV? I just started so it will probably keep changing after I post this. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_HmLryP6Ia_lRyGi_PVxeh8YtZ78dle9MW_5GJawOvw/edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subs Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Freckleface, thanks a ton for sharing!:notworthy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 I don't suppose anybody would like to comment on my CV? I just started so it will probably keep changing after I post this.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_HmLryP6Ia_lRyGi_PVxeh8YtZ78dle9MW_5GJawOvw/edit Hi Dave I am assuming you have asked for feedback because you really want it. However, if you only wanted to hear good things about it stop reading this post now. OK if you are still reading - my opinion is that your CV is not competitive (at all). Read the information I provided at the beginning of the thread and apply it to your CV. Make sure you delete everything in the personal section - yes, everything. You list achievements which is good but your first achievement talks about making a tidy workspace. Is that really the most impressive thing you want a prospective employer to know about you? :nah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGrahams Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hey freckleface, thanks so much for this. I was about to do a google search for aussie cv's, but thought it may cause my head to implode! t Then I thought I would post the question on here, and there is no need to, awesome, thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny&Em Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hi Freckleface, Thanks for the comments. No worries at all about being honest I actually added in the personal section after reading advice in and around this thread! I thought this was expected in Australia - it certainly is not in the UK. On the making office space tidy being a valid achievement - it is but perhaps I haven't explained it correctly. Someone working within the field would understand the scope/scale of this undertaking. Thanks for pointing it out though I might reword it. Cheers, Dave Hi Dave I am assuming you have asked for feedback because you really want it. However, if you only wanted to hear good things about it stop reading this post now. OK if you are still reading - my opinion is that your CV is not competitive (at all). Read the information I provided at the beginning of the thread and apply it to your CV. Make sure you delete everything in the personal section - yes, everything. You list achievements which is good but your first achievement talks about making a tidy workspace. Is that really the most impressive thing you want a prospective employer to know about you? :nah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Freckleface I just re-read your first post and shall give it another whirl. Cheers, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wasifsaleem Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Thanks for the effort...really nicely explained...thank you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saback Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Hi Freckleface, First of all, congrats for your post. I am preparing my CV and your tips are helping me a lot. Do you recommend any company in Australia to help with resume writing? I want few specific advises related to my CV. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted June 22, 2012 Author Share Posted June 22, 2012 Hi Freckleface,First of all, congrats for your post. I am preparing my CV and your tips are helping me a lot. Do you recommend any company in Australia to help with resume writing? I want few specific advises related to my CV. Regards, It would depend on what sector you work in and whether or not you are already in Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saback Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 It would depend on what sector you work in and whether or not you are already in Australia. I work in IT and I am not in Australia yet but I have plans to arrive in Australia in January 2013. I am preparing myself carefully and job seeking is my top priority. Regards, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 I work in IT and I am not in Australia yet but I have plans to arrive in Australia in January 2013.I am preparing myself carefully and job seeking is my top priority. Regards, I don't know anyone who will help you before you get to Australia. However when you get here go and see M&T Resources. They have offices in most of the capitals and specialise in IT recruitment (contracts and permanent roles). They will help you with your CV and writing applications. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nimhug Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Hi freckleface, Thanks very much for this information and taking the time to assist! One quick observation - have I interpreted this correctly? The 'Overview of role' should be in the present tense and the 'Selected Achievements' should be in the past tense? I have always had my CV consistently in the past tense, including role overviews. However, from your OP and the template it looks like I should change the overview to be present tense? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckleface Posted July 5, 2012 Author Share Posted July 5, 2012 Hi freckleface, Thanks very much for this information and taking the time to assist! One quick observation - have I interpreted this correctly? The 'Overview of role' should be in the present tense and the 'Selected Achievements' should be in the past tense? I have always had my CV consistently in the past tense, including role overviews. However, from your OP and the template it looks like I should change the overview to be present tense? Thanks! Current role in present tense and previous role overviews in past tense. I wrote it all really quickly late one night so obviously didn't pay enough attention to the tense - lucky I wasn't applying for a job :wink: Thanks for pointing it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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