Summer a bit weird isn't it.
After months of hoping, dreaming, wishing for it when it actually comes you are so tired al you want to do is sleep/ internet.
But it gets to the point when you realise what's Summer's 'gift' is.
Time.
Something you never get when you are at School...
But what to do with all this time. Well after you've watched every video ever made by either Dan, Phil or -insert you tuber of your choice here-. You might want to DO something that could earn you money down the line. AKA. a JOB....
This is what I have done with my Summer swapping duvets and internet for the stress and panic that comes with delivering food.
However, despite all this aching limbs, stress-filled shifts and awkward small talk with both customers and my fellow staff, I am still in dis-belief they hired me...
Not barbecue I un-hirable or anything it was just surprising.
So I thought I could share with you some things I learnt when writing the dreaded CV.
1. DO NOT be scared of it. If your scared you won't be able to 'sell yourself' as well and end up sounding awkward. My first draft was that.
2. Get a professional email- keep the one you made up for you MSN/ Facebook account when you 12 private... Time to ditch emails such as Lad69@gmail.com...
3. Split your CV up into sections.
For example mine were
- profile- where I described my self in a few words - i think mine was about 60 words-
- Education- i listed my secondary eduction and what GCSES i got and what A-levels i was predicted.
- Achievements- this is literally where you list what things you have done from DofE to grade 1 on trumpet. Make sure each one shows of the aspects of your personality you described in your profile. For example if you said you were dedicated list the musical instrument you got up to Grade 6 in or the fact you were part of a drama/sport/art club for five years. Make sure everything you say reflects positively on you!
- Interests- this can be where the person reading you CV understands you a little better- oh she enjoys reading history books- this makes them see you as a PERSON not a piece of paper and could lead them to think how you fight into their work environment.
- Lastly Work Experience- this doesn't necessarily mean a paid job, I wrote about my work experience where I volunteered and described it in a bit more detail. And yes, Babysitting totally counts...
4. Don't be anxious that you sound too cocky- you've got to just shameless promote yourself as there is always going to be someone better...
5. Tune your CV into the job- if the job was at a bookshop highlight your interest in books, Sport? Mention your sport achievements.
6. Presentation incredibly important, use bullet points and sharp sentences to make it easy to read. Black font. Always.
7. And... Remember to check spellings!
I hope this helps get you a little summer job to give you a little money independence!
Love,
LadyoftheRivers x
