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Hi,

I have a couple of questions for my new CV im working on.

- In the beginning of my CV I have a personal profile which is nearly 3-4 phrases. I now live in london where i study at a very good school. Could I mention the fact that I study at this school, even though i have not yet graduated from it? The reason is because my course covers the specific job I will be looking for, and if so, how could this be explained in my personal profile without sounding bad.

- The specific job I will be applying for often requires someone who is somewhat keen on his/her looks. So, should I add a photo even though they might not require it?

- I am only 19 but I have already worked my way up to leader positions, and I know firms/companies often have policies not hire too young people, and therefore I feel like I dont want/need to state my age and rather have a good picture on my cv template give them a hint about my age.. ?

- The job only requries I hand them my Curriculum Vitae. However, I have always assumed as with any job that the entire package is required and therefore brought cover letter, cv, references etc. Should I only hand them my CV if that is what they require or will it look to desperate if I hand them 20 papers at the same time?

- I have a logo on my cv template. Should I keep the CV black and white without distracting objects? I have been given only positive feedback on that logo on my CV and it looks somehow professionally done with it? Still dump it?

Thank you guys!

sincerely,

fast and gentle

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

I have a couple of questions for my new CV im working on.

- In the beginning of my CV I have a personal profile which is nearly 3-4 phrases. I now live in london where i study at a very good school. Could I mention the fact that I study at this school, even though i have not yet graduated from it? Yes The reason is because my course covers the specific job I will be looking for, and if so, how could this be explained in my personal profile without sounding bad.Just say what you are doing, and when you will finish.

- The specific job I will be applying for often requires someone who is somewhat keen on his/her looks. So, should I add a photo even though they might not require it? I would say 'no'. Photos are not normally attached to CVs/resumes.

- I am only 19 but I have already worked my way up to leader positions, and I know firms/companies often have policies not hire too young people, and therefore I feel like I dont want/need to state my age and rather have a good picture on my cv template give them a hint about my age.. ?

- The job only requries I hand them my Curriculum Vitae. However, I have always assumed as with any job that the entire package is required and therefore brought cover letter, cv, references etc. Should I only hand them my CV if that is what they require or will it look to desperate if I hand them 20 papers at the same time? Usually, a cover letter and CV are sent in order to obtain an interview. If you somehow get an interview without these, a cover letter is not necessary. In an interview, you can orally decribe your skills and experience, and perhaps simply offer your resume saying that it has more detailed information. References are not normally offered until asked for.

- I have a logo on my cv template. Should I keep the CV black and white without distracting objects? I have been given only positive feedback on that logo on my CV and it looks somehow professionally done with it? Still dump it? Many people advise against logos on resumes. You have to decide for yourself.

Good luck, Clive

Anonymous · Answer

Your personal profile at 3-4 phrases is not too long, or too short. Employers will be interested in your speed of employability should you show that you can fit the job requirements, but more importantly why you are looking for work. You should list the school in your education section and the date you expect to graduate. You could place the school and course information and the reasoning for looking either in your personal statement, or in your Cover Letter. Personally, I would place it in the last phrase of your personal statement
Unless: the job is in the visual arts OR the job advert stipulates a photograph; and that you look better than Brad Pitt according to every person you ask; and employ the next Annie Leibovitz - NO, never include a photograph
Legally, you don't need now to state your age/DoB in many European, North American and Asia countries - and hence most organistaions will not ask for it. However, its fairly easy to work out from your entry/graduation dates, which you can leave out if you wish
You need to mange the selection/interview process. If they only ask for a CV, then send them a CV and Cover Letter. Never included or divulge references until the job offer is conditional on suitable references.
Is the job you are applying for a design job? If not, dump the logo. CV's should be black characters of at least 10pt scale printed on white paper

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