Engineering CV Layout
Discussion
I don't think so, just ask yourself what would you want to see from a CV for the roles you are applying for. When I last did mine (30+ years in construction) I did Employers & Roles with a brief description of responsibilities & achievements against each one then attached a portfolio of projects with values & contract types.
Very timely thread, as I am about to begin updating my CV as well.
From my research so far, it looks to be very dependant on the level of role you are applying for. I agree with including plenty of relevant info on your most recent role.
I've got a few headings so far:
From my research so far, it looks to be very dependant on the level of role you are applying for. I agree with including plenty of relevant info on your most recent role.
I've got a few headings so far:
- Name/contact details (note: ensure you have an email address you could share with your grandmother - not fingerblaster69@hotmail.com)
- Summary
- Qualifications
- Experience (summary, key responsibilities, key achievements? for each role)
ALPandy90 said:
note: ensure you have an email address you could share with your grandmother - not fingerblaster69@hotmail.com
If people aren't capable of realising this sort of thing themselves and need to have it explained to them, they're better off leaving it on there to avoid wasting everybody's time.If applying for a specific position, I go through the requirement of the advertised role and make sure under a heading 'Relevant Experience' that i have a line addressing each requirement for the position. That way the employer doesn't need to look further than the first page to see that I have the skills and experience they are seeking.
Have a session with rog007 on here.
I wouldn’t say his advice is earth shattering (sorry Rog!) but rather changes the way you approach a cv and job application process. I found it very useful. As engineers we aren’t great at sales and marketing and that’s essentially what you’re doing.
I wouldn’t say his advice is earth shattering (sorry Rog!) but rather changes the way you approach a cv and job application process. I found it very useful. As engineers we aren’t great at sales and marketing and that’s essentially what you’re doing.
spikeyhead said:
Don't send a CV anywhere without having a conversation with the person you're sending it to.
This has always been a key factor in every interview I’ve had.. until the last few years. Have a chat and then send the tailored CV while you’re fresh in their mind.Now it’s almost always behind a wall of Workday-style application sites designed to keep you far away from recruiters. So many jobs take ages to reply, it’s a really awful experience
Cheers for the advice all, started a completely fresh CV layout which I am still working through. Already feels a lot better I do need to start to trim down the content which I might need to engage externally for a review but will start to do some applications and see what the market is like.
I am fortunate that I am not desperate to leave but I would like to be prepared and have an understanding of what is out there and if something does come up that is worthwhile I can take it.
I am fortunate that I am not desperate to leave but I would like to be prepared and have an understanding of what is out there and if something does come up that is worthwhile I can take it.
essayer said:
This has always been a key factor in every interview I’ve had.. until the last few years. Have a chat and then send the tailored CV while you’re fresh in their mind.
Now it’s almost always behind a wall of Workday-style application sites designed to keep you far away from recruiters. So many jobs take ages to reply, it’s a really awful experience
It's really quite awful, I agree. Multiple rounds of interviews too, one family member in civil engineering has had FIVE (5) rounds for a role they're already in at a competing firm.Now it’s almost always behind a wall of Workday-style application sites designed to keep you far away from recruiters. So many jobs take ages to reply, it’s a really awful experience
shirt said:
Have a session with rog007 on here.
I wouldn’t say his advice is earth shattering (sorry Rog!) but rather changes the way you approach a cv and job application process. I found it very useful. As engineers we aren’t great at sales and marketing and that’s essentially what you’re doing.
I did say it had to be simple if I was to be able to understand it! I wouldn’t say his advice is earth shattering (sorry Rog!) but rather changes the way you approach a cv and job application process. I found it very useful. As engineers we aren’t great at sales and marketing and that’s essentially what you’re doing.
bobski1 said:
Decided that the time is right to start looking for a new role having dusted my CV off over 7years old it looks very dated and in need of a refresh, apart from looking at examples on google and replicating is there a recommended way to format/layout an engineering CV?
Delighted to provide some feedback if you want to pass it across rog007 said:
Delighted to provide some feedback if you want to pass it across
Once I have finished it then yes I will pass it over.GreatGranny said:
OP, what type of Engineering?
Large engineering consultancy (Civils, buildings, M&E etc..) I work for are always looking.
Hybrid working and offices all over the country.
I am a mechanical engineer specialise in R&D/prototype but happy to try other environments if its worthwhile.Large engineering consultancy (Civils, buildings, M&E etc..) I work for are always looking.
Hybrid working and offices all over the country.
rog007 said:
shirt said:
Have a session with rog007 on here.
I wouldn’t say his advice is earth shattering (sorry Rog!) but rather changes the way you approach a cv and job application process. I found it very useful. As engineers we aren’t great at sales and marketing and that’s essentially what you’re doing.
I did say it had to be simple if I was to be able to understand it! I wouldn’t say his advice is earth shattering (sorry Rog!) but rather changes the way you approach a cv and job application process. I found it very useful. As engineers we aren’t great at sales and marketing and that’s essentially what you’re doing.
totally different industry, very big challenge, but also a very interesting and very 'me' setup. +50% salary over my last role is also something i am more than a bit pleased with.
i would say that thinking about what i wanted, rather than needed, calmed the mind a lot during the more angsty months of unemployment. i realised i would be miserable signing up for more of the same. this made the potential jobs pool much smaller but when i saw ones i liked the look of i was all in.
this opportunity came around from the left field. i didn't even apply for it and my CV was only reviewed after the verbal offer. but i do think the change in mindset was necessary for the 'interview' i had as well as for what lies ahead.
so fee well earned rog. slow burn but got there in the end, thanks a bunch
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