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Im 57 and retired about 2 yrs ago from a career Policing. I have had a couple of part time zero hours contract jobs that ive really enjoyed in the past 2 yrs. These jobs are now coming to an end for me due to relocation of the company.
In the unit next door is an outdoor company who manufacture some outdoor hardware.
Ive approached their head of HR in person and she has asked me to send a CV. However ive never written one, so is there a template i can use? How far back do i go? What level of qualification is relevant? Im really aware that without a framework or some guidance i will create a rambling shambles which includes my scouts badge for washing up.
Any advice welcomed.
Thanks
Ian
If you're on Facebook, join the Blue Light Leavers group. Loads of advice and links to CV professionals dealing almost exclusively with emergency service workers on there.
I'm six months from retirement and there's a wealth of info.
I wouldn’t overdo it.
Im 57 and retired about 2 yrs ago from a career Policing. I have had a couple of part time zero hours contract jobs that ive really enjoyed in the past 2 yrs. These jobs are now coming to an end for me due to relocation of the company.
there’s your CV. That’s what she needs to know, with a bit more detail.
Keep it to a page or 2 max.
-what skills did you learn in your policing career that transfer to this company?
-what is it that made you enjoy your recent job that transfer to this company?
-what do you do in your spare time (ahem, outdoor mtb’ing?) that mean you’re interested in this company.
Name
Contact details
Wee personal bit about you.
skills/ certificates
Jobs
Job jobbed.
Might be worth including contact details of a couple of references (people who know you from your last jobs will do).
I wouldn't bother with anything pre Police really and just summarise your posts if they're not directly relevant to the new role. Also summarise early education so X O levels, Y A levels etc
Keep it to your most recent roles in Policing and just highlight what you've done. You need to highlight the skills that will apply to the new role, but I reccon it's just for record purposes for the company, especially if they offer an interview - they need to know what they can ask you about your experience, and how it would apply to this role.
I suspect they will snap you up
This is how i was told to do it yesterday by a careers service-
also that the average employer takes 6seconds to look at your cv- and the top 2 sections most likely to get you noticed
Name
Town
email
phone
Personal Profile
Write your personal statement here. This is your opportunity to shine and show your key and transferable skills. Think about what makes you stand out from the crowd, your unique selling points. Use positive words and do not be afraid to say you are excellent at something. For example, “I have a vast amount of experience of working with people and I always provide an excellent level of customer care.”
Key Skills
Able to use a computer including the Internet, email and Microsoft Word
Excellent practical skills
The ability to follow written and spoken instructions
Awareness of on-site health and safety issues
sensitivity and understanding
a desire to help people
the ability to work well with others
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
Employment History
(*start with the most recent and work back to cover the last 10-15 years if possible)
Company name, location, dates from – to
Job Title
Give examples of work tasks that you carried out
Any specific duties just for your role
Think about the skills that you used
Machinery operation
Knowledge of Health and Safety
Communicating with the team, listening for instructions
Working to meet targets
Supervising a team
Company name, location, dates from – to
Job Title
Work history can be any form of work, paid or unpaid, full time or part time
Include things that will make you stand out from your competitors
Qualifications and Training
Think about what training you have completed at work, it can be anything that was formal or informal
Health and Safety course
Manual handling
Food Hygiene and PPE awareness
Fire Safety
Data Protection and Confidentiality
Computer course covering Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Detail any formal certificates or qualifications that you have
Tickets and licences to work in specific areas, eg CSCS card, forklift licence
College and University qualifications or certificates
Secondary school qualifications, in particular Maths and English
Hobbies and Interests
References are available on request