CV help

[Superted]

I've got a 3 year gap between school and college so I need to explain that in my CV, right?

I've put this down as the personal profile: "A friendly and adaptable individual, with strong organisation and written communication skills. Excellent numeracy and computer literacy skills with the ability to solve problems and work efficiently with other people. In recent years I have suffered from health problems, but I am now able and keen to work. Recently attended university but dropped out due to financial difficulties."

Is that too long? If you were an employer would you chuck it away?

[cundor]

You're not telling the truth.
You're not a nice guy to work with

[Pressure Drop]

In recent years I have suffered from health problems, but I am now able and keen to work. Recently attended university but dropped out due to financial difficulties."

Personaly i hate all this personal statement shit, all buzzwords and flaff

but i wouldn't put it like that. I don't know but since your saying your now able to work i'm assuming you've recovered , if not fully maybe state that. I'm also assuming these health problems are why there is 3 years between school and uni. I also wouldn't use the words dropped out, allthough true, sounds bad imo.

In recent years I've suffered from health problems which accounts for my 3 absence off work after the end off school. However i have recovered sufficiently to resume work and recently enrolled into university. Unfortunately due to financial pressures i've decided to leave university in search of full time employment with the view to balance the bills and pursue my studies in an open university course in the future.

Hmm wrote that on the fly, to waffley and makes it sound like a bag of excuses, also could be written alot better with commas and better words than "with the view to balance the bills" but i hope it gives you some ideas if you decide to change the last line a bit.

[Ephemeral]

I've got a 3 year gap between school and college so I need to explain that in my CV, right?

I've put this down as the personal profile: "A friendly and adaptable individual, with strong organisation and written communication skills. Excellent numeracy and computer literacy skills with the ability to solve problems and work efficiently with other people. In recent years I have suffered from health problems, but I am now able and keen to work. Recently attended university but dropped out due to financial difficulties."

Is that too long? If you were an employer would you chuck it away?

I would recommend that you not call attention to it, only be prepared to answer the question if asked. Remove the "In recent years I have suffered from health problems, but I am now able and keen to work. Recently attended university but dropped out due to financial difficulties"
Under no circumstances do you want to tell a potential employer that you had/have health issues unless or until asked.

[Pressure Drop]

I would recommend that you not call attention to it, only be prepared to answer the question if asked. Remove the "In recent years I have suffered from health problems, but I am now able and keen to work. Recently attended university but dropped out due to financial difficulties"
Under no circumstances do you want to tell a potential employer that you had/have health issues unless or until asked.

the job application forms i've had (under the same law pretty much) ask you for your employment/educational record including any periods of unemployment etc

also had to fill out medical forms which are very thorough and put down how many days sick leave you've had in the last x years etc

these forms vary from job to job though

it would still be good to have a written explanation that you can use in these forms

[Zerzera]

You could lie.

[Doc Flabby]

You could lie.

best advice so far.

[Superted]

That sounds good, thanks Pressure, but I'll have to shorten it somewhat.

Ephe, if I don't include a reason for my gap, I suspect they'll just throw it in the bin.

Zerz, I can't think of a good convincing lie. I'm pasty white so it's obvious I haven't been travelling.

[pascone]

standard deviation/mean

[kthx]

."During my three years between high school and college, I became highly addicted to a two dimensional ship fighting game where I reigned on high under the alias Superted, after months of grueling practice I finally became known to the veteran community, and was accepted into my first true squad. Shortly after I started as a spider in a basing league game, where we won 15 minutes to 3 minutes, partially due to my amazing camping skills, where I would fire red bullets engorged with energy through small cracks in the bar inside of a large tile shape in the form of a bears head."

[Zerzera]

Zerz, I can't think of a good convincing lie. I'm pasty white so it's obvious I haven't been travelling.

different crappy jobs at restaurants, car parks, hotels not worth mentioning?

[Mr. Peanuts]

Pasties are nice and golden brown.

[Jeansi]

I've got a 3 year gap between school and college so I need to explain that in my CV, right?

I've put this down as the personal profile: "A friendly and adaptable individual, with strong organisation and written communication skills. Excellent numeracy and computer literacy skills with the ability to solve problems and work efficiently with other people. In recent years I have suffered from health problems, but I am now able and keen to work. Recently attended university but dropped out due to financial difficulties."

Is that too long? If you were an employer would you chuck it away?

So what did you really do those three years??

I dunno but in Finland most experts advice you to keep your CV short one way or the other. The stuff you write there (I'm so good at bla bla bla and blaa) is something I'd concider putting in the actual application letter.

[Superted]

Jeansi; depression and agoraphobia.

Name
Address
e-mail
Home: xxxxx   Mobile:xxxxxx
Profile

A friendly and adaptable individual, with strong organisation and written 
communication skills. Excellent numeracy and computer literacy skills with the
 ability to solve problems and work efficiently with other people.  In recent 
years I have suffered from health problems which accounts for my gap years,
 but I am now able and keen to work.  I also recently attended university but 
due to financial difficulties I have decided to seek full time employment.


Key Skills
Ability to listen
Fast and accurate typing
Mathematical skills
Ability to follow written instructions


Education
2004 - 2006	Bolton Community College
			Access to Higher Education: Psychology, Sociology & Critical Skills (Pass)
1996 - 2001	Little Lever Secondary School
			GCSE's: 5 A-C's including Maths & English

Work Experience
February - May (2006)	Barnardo's, Farnworth		Voluntary Shop Assistant
	Working independently on the shop floor serving customers, cash handling, dealing with 	requests and keeping shop tidy.

Summer (2001)		Penine Pets, Little Lever		Factory Worker
	Assembled dog harnesses independently.  Responsible for keeping my works space 	clean.

Summer (2000)		Bolton Hospice, Little Lever		Office Assistant
	Administrative and computer work including the use of Microsoft packages.  Worked as 	part of a small team.

Personal Details
For 2 years I have been helping at my local youth group.  This includes organising games and events and being in charge and responsible of small groups.  Over the years it has greatly built my confidence and team skills.
I enjoy writing, filming and editing short films with a friend.
In my spare time, I love to play squash with friends.


References
References available on request.

How's that?

[Burzum]

Pretty much what Superted posted. Make sure to list the most recent and from-xxx-to-present things first, be it education or work experience.