Man, writing a CV is really intimidating. I have NO IDEA what I'm supposed to be saying. I'm supposed to write a personal statement to sell myself, and all I can think to say is I LIKE TO READ AND ALSO TALK TO PEOPLE THEREFORE I COULD SELL BOOKS FOR YOU PLZ. Dx Obviously, that won't get me very far. My problem is that I haven't worked before...I've been a student for years and just never really needed to work, so I pretended it would never have to happen XD Now all these advice website are talking about previous employment and transferable skills and employer references and ugh. I DON'T HAVE ANY. I AM JUST A NICE PERSON. *sigh*
So, basically. Does anyone have any advice on writing a CV? Did you have any troubles when you were trying to get your first job? The place I'm going to apply to is only taking on students, so I'm hopeful the whole...previous employment thing isn't going to be as necessary as personality and personal skills, but I want to be prepared ;A;
Commission InfoSoooo, basically, I could really use some money Dx I had to order a bunch of books for uni today, and have a load more I still need to get, and it would be really neat if I could do something to boost my funds a little. So, I figure, I am now quite freee with my time and also really uninspired, so I thought I'd offer commissions!
Here's the pricelist (same as last time);
Portraits; $3 lines
$5 flat colour
$8 full colour
Examples:
Previous commission example- 
Flat colour, 'portrait' size, couple. Cost $7.50.
Full body; $5 lines
$7 flat colour
$10 full colour
Examples:
If I draw something as a 3/4 body, then there will be more detail on the face and clothes. If you want a scene of some kind, then I'll probably go 3/4. A character design will have a proper head-to-toe, though.
If you want multiple characters or more detail/background, then let me know and we can sort something out! Generally, the rule is that +one character will be half the commission price added on top of the base. So two characters in portrait in full colour would be $12.
I'd really appreciate any help, guys Dx I'll try get things turned around quickly, if you want anything done! Just note me or comment here
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Show how you really WANT that job (like the Precious in LORT) And also, maybe you could out the activities you took? IDK,
Can you put jokes in a CV? If I'd be an employer I'd like fun people to work with me. I would put 'owned a limonade stand' That's experience in marketing RIGHT THERE. Selling, dealing with customers.... About selling books, you could mention you HAVE ONE/ARE WORKING ON ONE. That's really interesting!
THEY'LL TAKE YOU I'M SURE.
I'm not reallly helping lol, BUT I HOPE THIS COMMENT WAS ENLIGHTING IN SOME...WAY...eurh.....
The enthusiasm and willigness to learn part is really important. I applied for an apprenticeship even though I just finished uni and got an internship with prospect to a job in the end (without 3 years of extra training as apprentice) and they said in the interview that they invited me because they thought it was good that I showed willingness to learn more ... if you somehow show that you're willing to learn and develop that's a big plus.
And the thing with the hobbies was explained amazingly by Gina. I think I have to save her comment for me, too xD I might need it again in the future ^^"
And I know how you feel. I was all "OMG, I was student for 25 years and never had to look for a job. I can't do anything..." ... it works one day. It's strange at first and discouraging, too, but you can do it!!!!
The troubles I encountered when trying to get my job last year were the sheer bulk of applications (meaning that mine in many cases I suspect was not read and even though it was an excellent application there were loads more people also applying). Also, a load of jobs I was perfect for I got nowhere with. So, it's tough. In general, finding a job you are neither massively over-qualified for (because employers tend to believe the over-qualified have large egos and are hard to work with) or under qualified for is the key. Be suited to what you want to apply for if possible.
If you can find jobs that ask for CVs, that's great - because 95% of the jobs I looked at had application forms which are a pain in the backside as you keep having to write things over and over again. With the CV, the lack of previous employment isn't a deal breaker ESPECIALLY if you're applying for a job only taking students. Loads won't have experience. If you have any work experience at all, play it up and - this is really important - state all the skills you picked up from that experience, however brief it was i.e. I did the till so have money handling skills, I worked with difficult customers so acquired liaison, diplomacy and communication skills. State specifically what you did and learned from the role.
But perhaps even more importantly, ENTHUSIASM! You may not have the greatest experience, but hell yeah you're willing to learn and up for it - that's the way I handled my lack of experience and willingness goes a loooong way.
As for the personal statement bit, when you say any achievements or hobbies try to show the skills you got from them. A bit saying "my hobby is playing football" is boring and says nothing about you, but if you expand upon it and say "I really enjoy playing football because it keeps me fit and healthy and I've learned a lot about other people from working as a team, plus because I need to be on time for matches I've improved my time keeping skills" that suddenly makes you seem like a much better applicant. You don't need to say loads about EVERY hobby but showing you're a balanced person (i.e. making sure you don't just list solitary hobbies) is important. If you can throw a couple of interesting things in there to make your personality come through, all the better. That'll make your app stick in their mind and make you seem like an interesting applicant they might want to meet.
So in short: balance, enthusiasm and show casing your skills (as well as showing knowledge of what the job will involve and of the employer themselves, as employers love to be understood and appreciated by applicants) are the best tips.
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I was not expecting to get such awesome and encouraging advice when I posted, but thank you so much! It seems every time I post asking for advice you always come through with something totally amazing. You wonderful, worldly lady!
The advice about hobbies and relating them to actual skills is particularly good for me, seeing as, at the moment, that's pretty much all I have to go on. The only work experience I had was two compulsory weeks when I was in high school, and I hated it so much I can't even remember the name of the company I was working with XD But really, this was fantastic, thank you!
You can make even a very modest experience sound very impressive (e.g. my two days event stewarding taught me all about safety procedures, responsibility, customer relations, time keeping, group working and crisis management
Let me know if you get an interview and would like any tips
Because I'm thinking about commissioning you ^^"
Aaah, thank you so much, though ;A; That really means a lot to me
But you got a note