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CV Question

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  • 21-08-2009 3:30pm
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    Ryan Time
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭


    Hey guys. I'm out looking for work at the moment. I'm basically trying to pick up anything. I have a degree and some work expirience so naturally my CV is based around these things. I will be over qualified for most jobs in retail etc. So basically should i change my CV when applying for jobs i'm overqualified for?


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    #2
    Eoin
    Registered Users Posts: 21,257 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    You should really change your CV for every job you apply for.


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    Monkey61
    Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Monkey61


    Obviously whilst your CV should be tailored for every job you apply for, I personally wouldn't go dumbing it down too much. It would very much depend on the job in question though.

    I have spent the last 8 years working for two different high street retailers and most of us would have had a degree, possibly a masters as well and a couple of people I used to work with were in the middle of their PhDs. Thus when accepting CVs of course we would look kindlier on those with similar educational achievements or really good work experience - as while maybe not directly related to the job, it demonstrates a whole host of desirable skills and abilities.


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