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Keep it simple.
Very few people study those great long ones.
I used to leave out two patches of over a year each. Two crap employers whose references would reflect my resentment! “Self employed“ in whatever capacity is flexible.
I’m not suggesting untruth, just the best selection for the job at issue. After all it’s what they did for the Bible
Very few people study those great long ones.
I used to leave out two patches of over a year each. Two crap employers whose references would reflect my resentment! “Self employed“ in whatever capacity is flexible.
I’m not suggesting untruth, just the best selection for the job at issue. After all it’s what they did for the Bible
Not necessarily great advice.Keep it simple.
Very few people study those great long ones.
I used to leave out two patches of over a year each. Two crap employers whose references would reflect my resentment! “Self employed“ in whatever capacity is flexible.
I’m not suggesting untruth, just the best selection for the job at issue. After all it’s what they did for the Bible
For my employer, any gaps need to be accounted for and it raises suspicion if someone has left an employer out that is then discovered later.
Ditto; I drilled down into gaps deeper than any lovely words about great projects completed when I was interviewing. There are good reasons for gaps, be honest about them.
Don't laugh, but go onto ChatGPT, ask it to give you a layout for a CV for an archaeologist, say you want it to include these qualifications and these jobs - you could be pleasantly surprised at what comes out. You then just need to a) correct any mistakes and b) add more detail and experience in the right place
Don't laugh, but go onto ChatGPT, ask it to give you a layout for a CV for an archaeologist, say you want it to include these qualifications and these jobs - you could be pleasantly surprised at what comes out. You then just need to a) correct any mistakes and b) add more detail and experience in the right place
I used to teach people how to write CVs (younger folks) and I currently do a lot of CV reading for recruiting purposes, so whilst my experience is not the only answer, I can say it's relevant.
If it's more than 1 page, make sure it's not repeating the same experience/skills for every job. Listing 5 different jobs, each saying basically the same thing but with minor adjustments, is repetitive to read and isn't adding any futher value.
If it's more than 2 pages, it's too much.
Tailor the CV to the job you're applying for, and directly address the key skills/experience they talk about in the job description.
I wouldn't remove jobs, but you can just have a short descriptor for any job that's not relevant to the one you're applying for, without any further details, like:
Lead Bushcrafter | BushcraftUK
2020-2023
Have they been more specific about what they want you to update?
If it's more than 1 page, make sure it's not repeating the same experience/skills for every job. Listing 5 different jobs, each saying basically the same thing but with minor adjustments, is repetitive to read and isn't adding any futher value.
If it's more than 2 pages, it's too much.
Tailor the CV to the job you're applying for, and directly address the key skills/experience they talk about in the job description.
I wouldn't remove jobs, but you can just have a short descriptor for any job that's not relevant to the one you're applying for, without any further details, like:
Lead Bushcrafter | BushcraftUK
2020-2023
Have they been more specific about what they want you to update?
Thanks guys.
I went on British Archaeological Jobs Resource and they dont have a guide. (As I thought they might).
(A great place to read about the vissitudes of starving professionals; why am I am this field? Though the site is mostly for field archaeologists and not museum workers).
(I have never been on a dig in my life).
Im updating the CV as though I do have a job...I think it is still a good exercise every few years.
I went on British Archaeological Jobs Resource and they dont have a guide. (As I thought they might).
(A great place to read about the vissitudes of starving professionals; why am I am this field? Though the site is mostly for field archaeologists and not museum workers).
(I have never been on a dig in my life).
Im updating the CV as though I do have a job...I think it is still a good exercise every few years.
I used chatGPT to write the last two targets for my appraisal....Ditto; I drilled down into gaps deeper than any lovely words about great projects completed when I was interviewing. There are good reasons for gaps, be honest about them.
Don't laugh, but go onto ChatGPT, ask it to give you a layout for a CV for an archaeologist, say you want it to include these qualifications and these jobs - you could be pleasantly surprised at what comes out. You then just need to a) correct any mistakes and b) add more detail and experience in the right place
I've anonymised and attached my CV if you want an idea of how to lay it out @Tengu, if it's of use.
