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TOP STORIESTell me what's wrong with my CV (4)12 October 2009By Simon Mortlock COMMENTSHe sounds enthusiastic and possibly someone with a sense of humor. That said the wording of this is poor/immature with loads of "corporate speak". Read all comments »
You know the drill by now. Read this resume and write your comments at the bottom.
“I am looking for a job either in a credit rating agency or in an investment banking. Could you please provide the necessary feedback that could help me get my dream job.” UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION
• Team player with strength in taking initiative and identifying and solving problems; KEYWORD COMPETENCIES
Problem-Solving/Decision Making, Leadership, Oral/Written Communication, Analytical Skills, Customer Orientation, Flexible, Team-Building, Performance Improvement, Quick Learner, Self-motivated, Results oriented, Enthusiastic, Energetic, Proactive, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Time Management, Typing Speed, B.Com(H), Software Testing, Financial Skills, Knowledge in US GAAP, Types of Financial Statements, Loan Agreements, Covenants, Risk Rating EMPLOYMENT SCAN
Major international bank, Sydney [no dates provided on CV]
The same major international bank, Sydney [no dates provided on CV]
• Analyze/Spread client’s Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement & Cash Flow) and translating financials from GAAP going concern basis to a recovery state - 10K, 10Q, Audit (Un)Qualified, Reviewed, Compiled, Co-Prepared, Tax Return, Personal Financial Statements, including Notes to Financial Statements;
Large financial information company, major Asian financial centre [no dates provided on CV]
ACHIEVEMENTS & RESULTS
• Saved time for the clients by processing Non Rush deals as Rush;
COMMENTSWillG, Hedge Funds, Mon 12 Oct 09"Team member"???. Surely you had a better job title than that!
anna, Industry & Commerce, Mon 12 Oct 09KEYWORD COMPETENCIES - might help if people are searching for your CV on a job board like eFinancial....but not a good idea if your sending it straight to a bank or recruiter. Best to delete this section I think? What do others reckon? Add your comment »Brutal Truth, HR & Recruitment, Wed 14 Oct 09The unique selling proposition is not unique.
kateking, Thu 15 Oct 09He sounds enthusiastic and possibly someone with a sense of humor. That said the wording of this is poor/immature with loads of "corporate speak". I do not like "employment scan" nor "keyword competencies". Maybe this is because I am older. Great phrase, "Delighted clients on various occasions". My impression is that while probably a hard worker he is tardy (there are a number of grammatical errors) and needs to be supervised/mentored for a few more years. My guess is that this guy would be more likely to get a job from use of contacts/interview than from his CV. He probably is confident personally but not on paper. Need dates. Add your comment »Lulu, Quantitative Analytics, Thu 15 Oct 09Delighted clients on various occasions is your achievement? Add your comment »Andrew Takata, Compliance / Legal, Thu 15 Oct 09Assuming you are looking for a job in Australia:
Manuja, Retail Banking, Mon 19 Oct 09"Delighted clients on various occasions" = how? just sounds totally off and not at all professional.
Susan Rochester, Balance at Work, HR & Recruitment, Mon 19 Oct 09I would really like to know some specific achievements - of the candidate, not their team - in each role. A few specific examples, with numbers to support them, would be worth more than a host of vague statements. Also agree the USP is no USP. If this was in a pile of resumes, it would be easily missed/dismissed. Add your comment »Carlo, Corporate Banking, Thu 22 Oct 09Dump "Keyword" in the heading title. "Competencies" plainly bites it. That portion is sort of a summary of what you're made of. However, it's composition is kinda sporadic and unclear and this could reflect a negative impression. It's not organized. You could also arrange it in bullet and in brief statements. Quantify your Achievement and Results portion to impress. Trash generic statements such as "holds calls with client", "communicate with client". We all do that. "Team Member"? At least say what kinda team. Add your comment » |
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