Hi,
I have registered on a couple of online job sites and they require a CV uploading in order to apply for jobs. I haven’t done a CV since I was 20 (many moons ago). Any pointers on what to include or leave off would be helpful.
I’m not even sure how to lay one out. Would anyone be willing to share an example of their own (without the personal details 
) ?
Many thanks.
This got me my current job:
Curriculum Vitae
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Contact details:
Landline Telephone: 01■■■ XXXXXX
Mobile Telephone: 07■■■ XXXXXX
E-Mail: nico@racing-report.com
About Me:
I am a contentious and customer focussed LGV Class 1 (C+E) driver with experience of various types of driving work. I thrive on a challenge and enjoy both independent working and working as a member of a team. I enjoy drops to customer premises where my customer service experience can be of use.
I have experience of “nights out” and would welcome a position which included regular nights away.
■■■: Male DOB: 31/■■/XXXX Marital Status: Single
I am able to travel up to forty miles from my home address. I have a passable level of spoken French.
Employment History.
Feb13 — Present — Norbert Dentressangle Logistics.
Driver, Class C.
Jan13 — Feb 13 — Various Agencies.
Driver. Primarily C+E, C and C1 also driven.
Nov 11 — Dec 12 — Nortbert Dentressangle Transport Services.
Driver — LGV C+E
June 11 — Nov 11 — I & A Restaurants Ltd, T/a McDonalds.
Crew Member.
May 10 — June 11 — Agence Franco Anglais d’Informatique Hesdin.
IT Support Technician and Website Developer — English Language.
Feb 10 — Apr 10 — Pilling Motor Group.
Citroen Hemel Hempstead. New and Used Car Sales Executive and Motability Specialist.
Oct 09 — Jan 10 — Delgarth Ltd.
Milton Keynes Kia. New and Used Car Sales Executive and Motability Specialist.
Jun 09 — Aug 09 — Glynn Hopkin Ltd.
Nissan Milton Keynes. New and Used Car Sales Executive and Motability Specialist.
Jun 07 — Jun 09 - Pendragon PLC.
Evans Halshaw Vauxhall. New Car Sales Executive and Motability Specialist.
Aug 06 - Jun 07 - Braylake Car Company Limited.
New/Used Car Sales Executive.
May 06 - Aug 06 - Urban & Rural Property Services.
Sales Negotiator.
Feb 06 - May 06 - Telefocus Ltd.
Telesales Canvasser.
Education and Qualifications:
Sep 03 - Oct 04 - Barnfield Technology Centre.
NVQ
Performing Engineering Operations Level 2
Sep 01 - Jun 02 - Harlington Upper School and Community College.
AS Levels
Computer Studies - C
Design with Systems and Control - D
Sep 98 - Jun 01 - Harlington Upper School and Community College.
GCSE
English C English Literature D Mathematics C Science Double Award B B
Business Studies B Media Studies B Electronics B Religious Studies (Short Course) C
German C History D
Other Qualifications and Courses Attended.
Full UK Manual Driving Licence with no endorsements or convictions. 07/12/2003
UK C+E LGV Licence with no endorsements or convictions — 16/08/2011
Driver CPC — Passed 16/09/2011
Year 1, 2 and 3 Drivers CPC Training — Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services
Hobbies and Interests:
I enjoy computer gaming, website and graphic design, socialising with friends and music. I am a member of Toddington Town Band, my local brass band, where I play Eb Bass (Tuba). I also love motorsport and run Racing-Report.com, my own motorsport news website.
References:
Available on request.
Thanks for that Nick. That’s the kind of thing I was looking for. I will try to adapt it to my circumstances and fingers crossed.
Don’t copy the first line in the ‘about me’ section !! I’m sure you’ll spot the error.
Boo9729:
Don’t copy the first line in the ‘about me’ section !! I’m sure you’ll spot the error.
Oh ■■■■, wrong copy. I fixed that before I sent it in!
Tailor the personal statement to the recipient, going to a logistics outfit where some 20 year old ex college type is going to read it and the bull will be fine as thats the sort of guff they would have put.
If the recipient is a transport man or someone a bit more mature, then telling him you’re wonderful won’t cut any ice, no ones going to say they are waste of space who’ll take the ■■■■ mercilessly nick half the load and take at least 3 weeks sickies every other month, so the opposite doesn’t need saying.
Its work history thats important, plus licence time and any decorations on licence, what you’ve done who for and for how long and why you are looking for a job, if you’ve had no accidents and have never taken a sickie say so boldly inviting them to confirm with previous employers, named.
All on one page max, simple language easy to read, you’re applying for a job as a lorry driver presumably so stress what you’ve done lorry wise.
Make yourself stand out over the herd.
Tip, if you’ve specialised in certain respected sectors of the job make sure they know that within the first couple of lines.
nsmith1180:
Boo9729:
Don’t copy the first line in the ‘about me’ section !! I’m sure you’ll spot the error.Oh ■■■■, wrong copy. I fixed that before I sent it in!
Lol glad you did or I would be well impressed with getting a job with that version !! Hopefully the OP hasn’t already copied it & added his own personnel details !!!
Thanks for the help guys. I haven’t copied any of it, I was just looking for an idea for the layout etc. Also coming from someone who has used it to get a job it is a great help.
Thanks again.
I did.
Name address tele email.
License held and length of time held
Amount of DCPC
Additional licence ie fork lift , adr, hi ab.
Types of vehicles experianced in. Artic wag an drag
Types of trailers experienced with ie flats fridge tilt tipper container s drop box system double deckers.
Types of work covered ie supermarket multi drop steel work etc.
3 references
Last 3 jobs held
Being old git of 50+ I left off education as all I had was old cse’s
Keep it short an to the point
The 1st few lines after your details is what they read and if its full of education and my mums best friends daughters cousin sleeps with … see boaring …
Short to the point and why they should have you over fred smith
Oh and yes had an interview and driving assessment followed by the remark of that one of the top5 drives I’ve ever had … started 3 days later for a international food company .
Good luck
Well done Nick, good luck with the job and thanks for the pointers (will probably copy it then lol).