Heeelp. "What it takes."

[ForeverBroke_]

I'm writing a CV/ Application form as my current one needed a huuge revamp.

I'm wanting to open it with a "witty/ funny," line to try to make it a bit more impressive than your average "ever since i was little.." lines.

So, I was thinking "I've been told to be involved with horses you need ..."

Inspiration came from one for a vet which was "long , skinny arms." haha

 

[arwenplusone]

If I were you I wouldn't try and be'funny' in a CV. Keep it professional.

 

[Flicker]

Lol!!
'I've been told to be involved with horses you need to... be slightly crazy, not like having any money, new clothes or hair / make-up / nails, hate lying in, enjoy shovelling poop in sub-zero temperatures, enjoy pain (lots of pain), and have the ability to squint up at a leaden sky with the rain hammering down and say 'yes, but it's not COLD is it'...

 

[Peacelily]

Exactly what Mayflower says,
keep it professional - that'll speak more than a witty one liner

 

[Lucy_Nottingham]

what are you applying for?! as that may determine what would make the best opening line?!

 

[ForeverBroke_]

Damn, I had a feeling people would say this! I like to shy away from being "Professional," but hey-ho. I'm just at a block atm ..I never know where to start so I start venturing - never good!

 

[Embob1]

I do also agree with MayFlower, but then again it depends where you are handing it in?

Is it for a saturday job down at your yard where you know the employers and know that is what they're looking for? Someone who isn't the average as you say "Ever since I was little..."
Or is it a more serious job?

I think it depends on where you are looking to work

 

[alison_oliver]

As someone who used to work in this area of training, prospective employers are rarely looking for sense of humour to come across in a CV. They are looking for a professional resume of your experience and qualifications.
Save your wit for the interview.
As others have said tho this depends on what u are applying for, and if its just a yard job where u need a sense of humour maybe an opening line like that would be appropriate

 

[f_s_]

I would make it funny, but serious, if you know what I mean!!

as in " I have been told that to work with horses......you need to be strong in the face of adversity, and determined to see everything through to the end"

Just a different slant on it...Good luck

 

[Chico Mio]

I assume this is in the 'Additional Information' part of the CV? I tend to agree with Mayflower and the rest that you need to keep your CV professional - especially if you don't want to have to totally revamp it for every job you apply for.

As someone who has had to wade through piles of CV's I can say from personal experience that I like people to keep it short and to the point and (sorry f_s_ ) stay away from cliches!

 

[sea_view]

D_L you can send me ur CV to look at if u like - let me know what positions you are applying for. (Recruitment was part of my previous life). I'll PM u my email address xx

 

[Rouletterose]

Agree with everyone else, employers are not looking for'jokers' when applying for a job looking after their beloved horses, you can show your nice sense of humour at the interview or after you've got the job.

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

DL - same as S_V - I recruit and read CV's so would be happy to look at it for you.

 

[ForeverBroke_]

Hey guys, thanks for your replies and PM S_V. I was in quite an immature mood earlier

So i'm not really sure where/ what my mind was thinking

I think I've got it sorted with my friend at home (also a recruitment officer

) But I may hassle you all at a later date to double check it . Thanks!