CV Advice

[yid0]

Hi chaps,

I've been asked to send a CV to a big electrical firm, and I don't know whether to structure it like a normal CV or not. I've written loads of CV's before, but not in the electrical or construction industry. Are they any different? And if so, how should I do it?

I'm not fully qualified yet. I'm doing my C&G Level 3 now. I finished my Level 2 in June. I passed my H&S test at the JIB six weeks ago, in order to get my 'Labourer' ECS card. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate the advice.

 

[revjames]

2 pages at most, a good bold hard hitting fact filled personal profile paragraph. The average CV gets 20 seconds of attention before being binned or kept so make it count!

 

[yid0]

Thanks for the advice :Salute

 

[yid0]

Regarding the personal profile paragraph, what am I classed as? Trainee? Electrical labourer? I don't know what to call myself!

 

[revjames]

I would say you are a trainee as you state you are doing C&G level 3. A labourer is generally unskilled (with some exceptions)

 

[PC Electrics]

Keep it conventional. As the Rev says, it needs to put across the salient info quickly and concisely.

The time for flair and individuality is at interview.

 

[yid0]

Cheers, I'll keep it simple.

 

[Apache]

Make sure you enclose a covering letter. That is the opportunity to say why you want the job.

 

[yid0]

I don't know if I'm going to send a covering letter, as it's a friend that's passing my CV on to one of his contacts.

 

[exbdc]

I always format my CV chronologically with my first job after my personal details & profile. I also tailor it to suit the position I'm applying for & highlight relevant experience & achievements to target the skill sets that the position requires.

 

[yid0]

Cheers mate.