Review my CV

kingslayer · August 2011

Have started updating my CV as due to life circumstances I will be relocating next year so I want to start preparing for the upcoming job hunt as best I can.

I am aiming for a role with SQL either development or Jr. DBA but I am open to doing another support role provided its very hands on like what Im doing now and not just logging/escalating calls (which would be a step back).

Let me know what you think, I cut out all the fluff and just tried to put in real solid tangible stuff that I know I can confidently talk about in interview.

I originally had a 'soft skills' section but thought it was redundant as most of the things I listed are kind of assumed for that type of role.

Have removed a lot of personal details to keep it anonymous (for obvious reasons).

Would appreciate any feedback/advice

EDIT: Disregard the formatting, have just fixed that. Just review the content please

reppgoa · August 2011

don't use vague terminology. If you moved 50 something servers, you would know how many it was. Saying things like "around 50" makes you sound like you are either unsure of what exactly was going on, or you are BSIng.

instant000 · August 2011

Don't list your nationality unless you're a U.S. Citizen who has a name that doesn't sound "American", and I wouldn't even put it that far down in the resume, as they may filter just on the first line.

I'd do it like this:
Instant Boomshakalaka, U.S. Citizen

(But, like I said before, this shouldn't be necessary, unless your name gives people reason to believe that you aren't a U.S. Citizen. If you're James Smith, no worries.)

Don't list your date of birth! Are you trying to get age discriminated?!

Whatever is most pertinent to the job posting, make sure to place it higher in the resume. (for example, if the job requires a degree and certs moreso than experience, then put that higher up)

If you must have anything over one page, make sure the most important stuff is on the first page. I wouldn't want an employer to have to flip to a second page to see that I have a bachelor's and certifications!

If you're using month-year format in your resume, use things like 08/2011 as it's easier for the computers to pick up, versus August 2011

No need to date your certifications.

No need to put high school on there.

Remove your full address, unless you want employers to look up the neighborhood you stay in, and price the job offer based upon that.

Essendon · August 2011

kingslayer · August 2011

Thanks for the feedback, will work on it and come back with an updated version.

kingslayer · August 2011

Ok I decided to spruce it up a bit, I've chopped it down to a 1 page format for the US market.

I forgot to mention I am based in the UK but I am hoping to land a job on the east coast at some point next year (Boston or New York).

Would appreciate any further feedback, thanks.

EDIT: I've focused it more towards a junior SQL role as that is what I am aiming for.

Review my CV

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