Writing CVs

[excossack]

I last updated and wrote my CV about 7 years ago my current job/position and its about time the CV got a refresh with new skills etc.

So....What's the preferred format of CVs these days?

How far back do you go with qualifications, I.e back to secondary school?

[Neil Chowney]

John,

Depends what audience you are aiming at. It's not a one size fits all. I have several variations of mine dependant on what target audience I was aiming at.

The other problem is that it may not be read by someone who actually knows what they are looking for.

If i'm looking at one for a specific job I dont want to wade through reams of guff and have to weed out the relevent bits.

I saw an absolutely top notch one today that is one of the best I have seen. On 2 sides of paper. I would have interviewed the person for almost any job (except mine obviously ) on the strength of it.

[excossack]

Thanks for the reply Neil. I shall give the CV some thought just in case I need to send one out..