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[Westdene Seagull]

i want to do bar work or retail or any manual work and i am good with computers and £ 6 to 7 pound per hour here are some more of my skills

• Able to resolve difficult situations in a calm, methodical way, explain technical issues clearly and interact with different types of customers effectively.
• Recognize the importance of Heath and Safety in the workplace, following rules and regulations at work, following practical instructions.

i have my level one in football coaching and my NVQ in Sport, Recreation and Allied Occupations and GCSE (short course) information technology

Firstly, good luck - I know it's shit out there at the moment. I assuming, given your writing style on your other posts, that these two bullet points have been copied from either your CV or a job description. If it's from your CV then you need to get someone to look over it for typos - you should spell words the English way. Make sure your CV is in your words - don't cobble it together by cut and pasting job descriptions and other documents. Then it will flow better and be easier to read and give you a better chance of finding a job.

 

[Frutos]

• Able to resolve difficult situations in a calm, methodical way, explain technical issues clearly and interact with different types of customers effectively.
• Recognize the importance of Heath and Safety in the workplace, following rules and regulations at work, following practical instructions.

Firstly, I wish you all the best in your job hunt. Being out of work is not a good place to be, so I hope you find something.

That said, I work in retail management and so I see a lot of CVs and applications as part of my job. I would therefore be pretty certain (given a basic comparison between what I've quoted and your normal posts on here) that you've just cut and pasted that from somewhere else and so I'd have no way of knowing whether it actually applies to you or if it's just something you've put there to fill a gap. Whether that is the case or not, vague statements like that tell a prospective employer nothing about you as a person, they're just empty jargon that anyone could find a reason to stick on an application. You need to make your CV less generic and more personal if you want to stand out, given that every job is likely, in the current climate, to have a hell of a lot of applicants.

Also, as others have said, if you're looking for retail or bar work then you need to tailor your CV in that direction. Do you have any experience in, or relevant to, those sectors? For example, if you worked at a leisure centre then that presumably involved customer service in a face to face and possibly a telephone capacity, yet you've not mentioned that at all here? Talk about what you want and you're more likely to get it.

 

[brightonmark1234]

i feel i am rubbish

 

[Lush]

i feel i am rubbish

You're not, you just need some help letting people know what you're good at and what you've got to offer. I'm sure there are some 'how to present yourself' skills courses around. Can anyone on here point you in the right direction?

 

[brightonmark1234]

i went to a special needs school so I feel I am not like most of you on here and i also have Adhd but i am not as bad as i was when i was younger

 

[Westdene Seagull]

i feel i am rubbish

Far from it - you clearly want to work. I'd suggest going to a Job Centre Plus - they have free courses on CV creation and job interview techniques. Failing that do a walk around of the agencies in central Brighton and get yourself known to them. Many will help you with your CV.

 

[Racek]

Firstly, I wish you all the best in your job hunt. Being out of work is not a good place to be, so I hope you find something.

That said, I work in retail management and so I see a lot of CVs and applications as part of my job. I would therefore be pretty certain (given a basic comparison between what I've quoted and your normal posts on here) that you've just cut and pasted that from somewhere else and so I'd have no way of knowing whether it actually applies to you or if it's just something you've put there to fill a gap. Whether that is the case or not, vague statements like that tell a prospective employer nothing about you as a person, they're just empty jargon that anyone could find a reason to stick on an application. You need to make your CV less generic and more personal if you want to stand out, given that every job is likely, in the current climate, to have a hell of a lot of applicants.

Also, as others have said, if you're looking for retail or bar work then you need to tailor your CV in that direction. Do you have any experience in, or relevant to, those sectors? For example, if you worked at a leisure centre then that presumably involved customer service in a face to face and possibly a telephone capacity, yet you've not mentioned that at all here? Talk about what you want and you're more likely to get it.

Maybe he could send it over for you to have a look at?

 

[Lush]

Why not pop in here? Just opened near the clock tower in Brighton and aimed at 16 - 24 year olds.

College launching innovative ‘City Skills & Jobs’ shop | Brighton and Hove Jobs

 

[Racek]

Firstly, I wish you all the best in your job hunt. Being out of work is not a good place to be, so I hope you find something.

That said, I work in retail management and so I see a lot of CVs and applications as part of my job. I would therefore be pretty certain (given a basic comparison between what I've quoted and your normal posts on here) that you've just cut and pasted that from somewhere else and so I'd have no way of knowing whether it actually applies to you or if it's just something you've put there to fill a gap. Whether that is the case or not, vague statements like that tell a prospective employer nothing about you as a person, they're just empty jargon that anyone could find a reason to stick on an application. You need to make your CV less generic and more personal if you want to stand out, given that every job is likely, in the current climate, to have a hell of a lot of applicants.

Also, as others have said, if you're looking for retail or bar work then you need to tailor your CV in that direction. Do you have any experience in, or relevant to, those sectors? For example, if you worked at a leisure centre then that presumably involved customer service in a face to face and possibly a telephone capacity, yet you've not mentioned that at all here? Talk about what you want and you're more likely to get it.

Maybe he could send it over for you to have a look at?

 

[sir albion]

hiya everyone i am mark and does anyone know any recruitment agency's in the Brighton and hove or lancing or worthing area that are looking for people and if you do can you pm me with details of any please

Surely a google search would solve this

 

[Racek]

Surely a google search would solve this

Or maybe it was a roundabout way of asking if anyone had any work. No harm done.

 

[brightonmark1234]

i was just wondering if anyone on here could have a look at my CV and change it for me

 

[Simster]

i feel i am rubbish

You're not, mate. Being successful in life is all about playing to your strengths and we all have strengths, including you.

You're not, you just need some help letting people know what you're good at and what you've got to offer. I'm sure there are some 'how to present yourself' skills courses around. Can anyone on here point you in the right direction?

When people offer good advice, you should be prepared to consider it. If someone on here does PM you with assistance, grab it with both hands. People who help themselves in this way command a lot of respect, irrespective of their actual abilities.

 

[Brian Fantana]

i was just wondering if anyone on here could have a look at my CV and change it for me

PM sent.

 

[Frutos]

Maybe he could send it over for you to have a look at?

Of course.

Mark, if you PM me your CV then I'm happy to have a look at it and see if I can suggest anything to help.

 

[Hillian1]

You're not, you just need some help letting people know what you're good at and what you've got to offer. I'm sure there are some 'how to present yourself' skills courses around. Can anyone on here point you in the right direction?

This

Far from it - you clearly want to work. I'd suggest going to a Job Centre Plus - they have free courses on CV creation and job interview techniques. Failing that do a walk around of the agencies in central Brighton and get yourself known to them. Many will help you with your CV.

This

You're not, mate. Being successful in life is all about playing to your strengths and we all have strengths, including you.



When people offer good advice, you should be prepared to consider it. If someone on here does PM you with assistance, grab it with both hands. People who help themselves in this way command a lot of respect, irrespective of their actual abilities.

And This.

I am rubbish at manual stuff, practical things like DIY and anything to do with figures.

I do not work in any of the above fields because I know where my strengths are, it took a while to work out but I have a good job and been in the same one for 20 years.

Don't let the bastards grind you down.

 

[Lush]

i was just wondering if anyone on here could have a look at my CV and change it for me

I'm sure they would, but I really would recommend that you pop into the place at the clock tower, or somewhere like that too. They will be kind, helpful and have good advice. It will also be good practice at talking to people about who you are and what experience you have.

 

[Stumpy Tim]

Mark. I'll have a look at your CV too. Feel free to PM it over

 

[Gordon the Gopher]

I know a couple of teachers up at Heronsdale mate and they would be impressed to see you showing a bit of initiative by coming on here and making the effort. Good luck!!

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Best of luck Mark