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turbojolt
13-02-09, 11:16 AM
what do you write on your cv under hobbies
so far i have motor vehicle restoration and weight lifting but is that enough
Shaun_O'Donnell
13-02-09, 11:18 AM
Copied direct from my CV:
Cycling (Mountain, Road & Trials), Motor Sports (Formula 1 & Karting), Badminton, Mechanics and Engineering, DIY (Joinery & Metalwork), Gardening, Music and Cinema.
**Edit, you may want to spell vehicle correctly on your CV** lol
turbojolt
13-02-09, 11:20 AM
that good actually never thought to write about music and motor sport *stolen*
Cars, all sports, Karting, motorbiking, cycling, weight lifting, ralling.
Mainly motorsport for me :)
turbojolt
13-02-09, 11:34 AM
Copied direct from my CV:
**Edit, you may want to spell vehicle correctly on your CV** lol
point taken lol
Austin.J
13-02-09, 11:46 AM
coke & hookers?
Shows potential employers that your are people friendly.
kelbelle
13-02-09, 11:51 AM
Im boring! I enjoying socialising with my friends, cinema and reading lol
Shaun_O'Donnell
13-02-09, 11:52 AM
Im boring! I enjoying socialising with my friends, cinema and reading lol
Too afraid to put pillow fighting down then? lol
kelbelle
13-02-09, 11:53 AM
hahaha i think that comes under socialising with my friends
Im boring! I enjoying socialising with my friends, cinema and reading lolyou do realise that "socialing with friends" is one of the biggest no no's with cv's i assume??
turbojolt
13-02-09, 12:01 PM
you do realise that "socialing with friends" is one of the biggest no no's with cv's i assume??
i can imagine socializing with friends = going out on the piss and calling in sick the next day lol
what is it they want to read under hobbies is what i would like to know
exactly that mr jolt. any and every employer reads that as going out getting trashed which = unreliable
Dam computer, EDIT FTW!! as turbojolt said!
Socializing is more about spending time with friends, which you do anyway without it being a hobby - its sort of what you have to do unless you want to be a social loner!;)
kelbelle
13-02-09, 12:15 PM
Well i dont drink so these so called employers should change their assumptions!
I have only been clubbing when i have work the next day once
Ditch it. A hobbies section does not belong on a CV.
If you've got room left on your piece of paper for that junk then you've not written your CV correctly, or you have minimal experience and are looking to bulk it out. An employer will assume the second.
Its what 14 year olds put on their "cv" when they're applying for a paper round ffs
Well i dont drink so these so called employers should change their assumptions!
I have only been clubbing when i have work the next day oncemaybe but it isnt gonna change is it. i went on a course and it highlighted alot of things i didnt realise. put it this way, for any job they are gonna get about 50 replies at least. they have to narrow this down to 3 people in most cases, therefore any excuse to ditch you they will. he even said simple things on an application form like using blue ink instead of black when instructed to instantly puts it in the bin
let_nova
13-02-09, 12:34 PM
Too afraid to put pillow biting down then? lol
edited for you.
Shaun_O'Donnell
13-02-09, 12:35 PM
^^ lol
^lollollol
Well i dont drink so these so called employers should change their assumptions!
Problem is that they have to assume most of the time as its the only reference they have about you!:(
[FONT="Century Gothic"]Ditch it. A hobbies section does not belong on a CV.
If you've got room left on your piece of paper for that junk then you've not written your CV correctly, or you have minimal experience and are looking to bulk it out. An employer will assume the second./FONT]
Hobbies are what you discuss at the Interview to break the ice etc.
oh and Music/Cinema are also DULL hobbies to put down, unless you are into some obscure genre of either.
You need to put something eye catching, something memorable so the interviewer remembers you.....
Tell him you have an exstensive collection of Gimp Mask's.
Tell him you see dead people? (Personal fav, always a sure fire winner)
novanova636
13-02-09, 05:17 PM
^^ lol. i agree
loggyboy
13-02-09, 07:34 PM
For most professional jobs, hobbies/personal interests are irrelevant.
Unless your after a job in an industry where social skills are higly regarded then it shouldnt be on there.
Hobbies and interests are a no no on any cv, IMO.
Dec
Hobbies are fine IMO as long as you're not using up space that could be put to better use. Just order it so any hobbies in the field of work you're looking for come first (e.g. if you're going for a job in computers tell them computer hobbies before car restoration etc).
Edit: When I was going for interviews, I found a few employers had looked at my hobbies and seen pictures of my car on my website. They mentioned it near the beginning of the interview and I chatted a little bit about what I had done to the car (engine conversions etc). It was a good ice breaker and helps you relax.
You need to put something eye catching, something memorable so the interviewer remembers you.....
Tell him you have an exstensive collection of Gimp Mask's.
Tell him you see dead people? (Personal fav, always a sure fire winner)
lol lol lol I love to see his face when you tell him about the gimp mask collection haha.
MattBrown
15-02-09, 11:06 PM
My hobbies got me my apprentaship!
Academically im not the best, but all I have done since I learnt how to walk is engineering, cars, bikes, rc cars, karting, motocross, trials, ive done all sorts.
If you show an interest relating to the job it is favourable imo!
Also im an apprentice engineer, may be differant in other areas!
Matt
i agree about you need to make them remember you lol , the last job interview that my misses went on she got asked to name something that she would like to do in the future ,to which she said, "travel round europe in a split screen VW camper" lol , they all remembered that and even asked her about it when she started lol
putting it on your cv is different i think aswell , i personally wouldnt bother lol
but yeah good for breaking ice in a interview
General Baxter
15-02-09, 11:35 PM
i really cant put, 'punch small children that piss me off', 'deck people in hoodies',
and i have an interest in Stu,
can i ?
^^ depends on what job your applying for baxy lol
a doorman for a gay club maybee ?
meritlover
16-02-09, 08:43 AM
its not about what hobbies you have. if they are your only 2 then you cannot lie to bulk-up a CV.
what is important however, is that you think about the hobbies in relation to job application and how you can expand on them further in an interview. for instance weight lifting: "well it requires a great deal of commitment. i get up early everyday to travel to the gym and get a lot of satisfaction out of it"
and vehicle restoration requires a lot of dexterity, problem solving skills, commitment both in time and finance, and a a lot of attention to details.
Hobbies are fine IMO as long as you're not using up space that could be put to better use.
^ exactly that, a prospective employer will just think you're bulking it out.
Remember, a CV should only be ONE piece of paper. If you can't fill that one piece with your employment history, education, experience, etc then you're in trouble. I've seen my fair share of CVs in the past and tbh the crap ones were the ones that had hobbies and all that niff naff on.
A CV should be "this is me, this is what I know, this is what I've done, this is who I know".
I always have trouble writing a cv,ive never needed to do one before,Im better at going in and talking about it rather that writing.I feel i can represent myself better,i would no doubt forget something off the cv or set it out in a way that would balls up my chances.Imo cv's are a waste of time.
meritlover
16-02-09, 09:41 AM
.Imo cv's are a waste of time.
and just how do you expect to get an interview out of 1000's of applicants that HAVE bothered to fill in a simple page outlining the basics of their career history?
do you think employers pick names out of a hat for an interview? or go "oh look heres a name that we know nothing about.bless him, lets give him an interview because he must be good at representing himself"
no
Proper application forms are much better,as they ask relevant questions about the job,for example a cv could have your last 4 jobs on,of which 3 could be completely irrelevant to the position you are applying for,yes it does show working history.Anyone can write a good description of how good they are at something,being able to actually do it is another story.Just because someone can write a better cv doesnt mean they are necessarily better for the job
cv's are a waste of time.
Not from an employers point of view. As it allows them to sift out the retards before they waste both their time and the interviewee's time later. Pre-formatted application forms are the kinda thing that Boots and WHsmiths give to 15 year olds to fill out for part time jobs because they can't write decent CVs and need to be spoon fed questions.
CVs are the easiest thing ever, as all you're doing is writing what you already know. Save the creative works of fiction for the covering letter and interview.
A CV should have:
Personal Info
Name, address, contact details (email, phone) etc. Leave out sexual orientation and all that gubbins out due to equality and diversity regulations. Some people say to leave off your DOB, again down to equality and diversity (the idea being, if you don't tell them, they don't know and ergo you can't sue them for it if you don't get hired) but I tend to put it on anyway.
Tip: gayhat email addresses like ilovenovas2005xxx@spunkymail.com do not look good on a cv. Sign up to a free email service such as hotmail or gmail (preferably NOT one called spunkymail or somesuch gayness) and set your name as the email address.
Education
List your schools/colleges/universities in order of attendence (recent first), with the years you attended. List the qualifications you gained there. If you dropped out, just don't list any qualifications, but if you spent a year dropping out of 10 universities, just list the one you spent the most time at OR the one you gained your qualifications at. If you're currently working towards a qualification, put it in here either at the top as the most recent, or at the bottom as an additional "also currently working towards:" spot.
Tip: GCSE's might not seem much to you, but list them as it shows you've at least had a grasp of basic education. If your grades are rubbish, list them anyway as it shows you've at least stuck the course out instead of dropping out (unless you get an "ungraded (U)" or "near miss (N)" grade, in which case leave it out).
Work History
Starting with your most recent, list dates of employment, where you worked, company name and address, a one liner job title or role, full time/part time, then a few lines to describe your duties, responsibilities etc - this is important as it gives the employer an insight into what you've actually done as part of your job ("managing director" may sound impressive, but if all you did was sit around on your backside playing solitaire all day then thats not going to help you). If you were a trainee, say so.
Tip: Some employers ask for salary details, some people say to leave it off. Its up to you. I put a rough guide on mine, unless the job was part time in which case I just say part time, various hours.
Professional memberships/licenses
This is the part where you list things that don't fit into the above categories, so any work-related exams or qualifications you completed, or anything you've achieved off your own back (so long as its a recognised qualification). Driving license fits in here; if its clean say so, if you have additional categories, say so.
Tip: Membership of various car clubs may well work in here, so long as it shows responsibility, but ffs don't say "I'm a member of chavchavkroozers.com". If you think the organization may reflect badly, then just give a generic description (e.g. "car club").
Referees
This is a bit of a questionable section, as some people say you should add it so the employer has the details to hand if they offer you a job; others say you should leave it off as they'll ask for them if they need them. You should include two referees - the first will be someone who knows you outside of work and can reflect on you in a personal light. However, this should be a person of responsibility, so if you know any professional people (be it uncles, aunts, family friends etc) thats the ones to choose. The second will be your current or most recent employer, so line manager, boss etc. Don't worry about the interviewers contacting the referees and surprising your boss that you're thinking of leaving, they're legally only allowed to contact them should the offer you a job.
Tip: If you don't want to add referees to a CV, a good idea is to just add a References section with a one liner of "References available on request". This also leaves you more room for your work/education history.
Things to bear in mind:
1. Feel free to expand the truth a little, but don't lie.
2. Don't include flakey things like hobbies/interests etc. Leave that for the covering letter and interview.
3. Don't worry about if you've have lots of jobs - a long and varied employment history is better than one with massive gaps.
4. Keep it to ONE piece of paper, double sided if required.
5. Think about the layout, make it easy to read yet clear and concise - a page rule between each section may help. Basic font, verdana or arial, that kinda thing. No faffy colours or page borders, if you MUST do something put a very basic border round the edge.
[edit] And some pointers from Jim:
Couple of things I'll add from my own experience:
Where possible, always send a paper C.V. Employers seem to prefer to have something to hold and read (leave it out you pervs!)
Employers receive a lot of C.V's and most of the time will skim over them. If you can make your C.V. look different and stand out from the crowd (hence posting one) you will have more chance of being called for an interview which is where they will find out what you are really like.
Just because someone can write a better cv doesnt mean they are necessarily better for the job
True, but as said in the above post, a CV is simply a list of what you've done. if you can't do that right, then are you really suitable for any job? lol
I take back what i said lol
You do have a point about it.Thanks Jack
turbojolt
16-02-09, 12:01 PM
this is getting stupid people are asking for c.v's for labouring jobs wtf do they want a degree to push a freaking broom about
^ exactly that, a prospective employer will just think you're bulking it out.
Remember, a CV should only be ONE piece of paper. If you can't fill that one piece with your employment history, education, experience, etc then you're in trouble. I've seen my fair share of CVs in the past and tbh the crap ones were the ones that had hobbies and all that niff naff on.
A CV should be "this is me, this is what I know, this is what I've done, this is who I know".:confused: mines two and half pages long
You need to prune it then :p
this is getting stupid people are asking for c.v's for labouring jobs wtf do they want a degree to push a freaking broom about
No, but it gives them a snapshot of your work experience. TBH any employer who hires someone without knowing their background is asking for trouble.
that is pruned lol could be longer
NOVA_LEE
16-02-09, 01:29 PM
i always put i play guitar an self taught witch shows i have patience. its a load of bull like cos if something doesnt work when i want it to i loose me rag lol
kelbelle
16-02-09, 01:30 PM
The last CV i wrote about 4 years ago was one page and one line lol Couldn't think of anything to take out I just have too many GCSE's and A Levels lol
The last CV i wrote about 4 years ago was one page and one line lol Couldn't think of anything to take out I just have too many GCSE's and A Levels lol
Very modest of you lol
I just have too many GCSE's and A Levels lol
And yet you couldn't think of anything to write on a CV?
And they say the modern education system is failing... lol
Some good advice there Jack.
Couple of things I'll add from my own experience:
Where possible, always send a paper C.V. Employers seem to prefer to have something to hold and read (leave it out you pervs!)
Employers receive a lot of C.V's and most of the time will skim over them. If you can make your C.V. look different and stand out from the crowd (hence posting one) you will have more chance of being called for an interview which is where they will find out what you are really like.
imho a 2 page CV is fine... aslong as the 2nd page is atleast 3/4 full.
and of course the key info is on page 1.
Smurf-Xx
16-02-09, 11:42 PM
bmxing and shopping :D
brainsnova
17-02-09, 02:38 AM
vespas/lambrettas and pleasuring the ladys.
vespas/lambrettas. How can you like both? usually its one or the other
Lambretta's are better,they have faster tuning gear available
isnt lambretta a 2% lightly fizzy drink that teenage girls (and RJ) like? lol
isnt lambretta a 2% lightly fizzy drink that teenage girls (and RJ) like? lol
Isn't that Lambrusco, and for the record I've never had it so wouldn't know lol
http://ui29.gamespot.com/156/mythwalrus_2.jpg
How DID you find that pic of me! :eek:
lol lol lol Aw look how cute RJ looks :p
Last time i was in ajob where needed to employ people, i just interviewed all the women who had put decent photos of themselves on there CV.
lol rep coming your way ben
lol rep coming your way ben
lol you should here the story how i met my mrs for pure blatent disregard of the data protection act!
kelbelle
18-02-09, 06:44 PM
I bloody knew it!
Im ashamed to admit i do stuff like this sometimes for I know the feebleness of men. I wore low rider jeans and a thong to my driving test just in case I cocked it up! lol
I bloody knew it!
Im ashamed to admit i do stuff like this sometimes for I know the feebleness of men. I wore low rider jeans and a thong to my driving test just in case I cocked it up! lol
pics or gtfo!
kelbelle
18-02-09, 08:55 PM
I wasnt exactly in the state of mind to take a picture of my particular outfit that day lol
lol kelbelle I dont think your going to get away with this one :)
indeed, dont admit shizzle if you havent got the proof to back it up
The door is that way...
http://k53.pbase.com/o4/75/47975/1/57367000.OpenDoor_31607.jpg
Excellent use of admin powers!
come on kelbelle, pics of gtfo LOL
also on the Cv front. we did a whole "project" on fine tuning ours and what people look out for, most of which has been said here,
a few points. shoudl yuou put a pic in the CV as well to brake the ice and trhey might remember a face.
we were told to put in a few pictures of some of our best work. rather then just being a person who can write a nice CV pics are something different to look at and also bulk out gaps. but remember to add a small description.
and also try and make it different from all the rest. one example i got shown was a human body. with loads of arrows coming off saying loads about the person. was a nice concept. looked a bit ****e but i remember it!!
and have to say, nice tremplate jack gonna use it now to rewrite mine as im applying for a job soon
Need to be careful how you lay out a CV tbh. Pics of work would be a portfolio, not a CV, and something that you bring to an interview.
Remember, the CV is purely saying whether or not you have the experience or qualifications to do the job; the interview is where you promote yourself as the best person for it.
CV gets you the interview; interview gets you the job.
yeh i totaly understand, but those pics could make the difference between that person picking up your cv and not picking it up, maybe because they liked your quriky design. maybe thought one of your pictures was really good. also then they can ask you about them in the interview?
and its something different and pleasent to look at compared to the other 10 million words they have got to read.
ive never heard of pics being put on a CV, unless its a portfoilio like RJ said
bmw156 - isnt kellebelle your missus ? therefore you dont need pics (but could get us some ;))
lol yeh she is my missus, i thought i would just join in, every little helps yeh?
and nah im not that horrible, would never host pics of her in the net with outher permission, ok well naughty ones of her.
I wonder if an employer would notice if you watermarked pedobear fiddling some japanese hentai kids onto your CV
I was amazed how many came with photos attached, thought it was a great idea!
loving the CV writing tips in your sig!
kelbelle
19-02-09, 02:12 PM
Ok i was looking for a picture of a girl wearing low rider jeans and her thong hanging out but found this instead. There called Skank Jeans hahahaha
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/5599/skankjeans1ez7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/skankjeans1ez7.jpg/1/w371.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img147/skankjeans1ez7.jpg/1/)
LOL i wonder why.............
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