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And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
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I do!
I have competed at international level in 2 different and national in another thing so I stick it on there in case it impresses someone, of course if they press me for details they might not be so impressed but it is worth a goLast edited by MyUserName; 25 February 2014, 14:43. Reason: I'm an idiot and can't remember my own pastComment
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Originally posted by MyUserName View PostI do!
I have competed at national level in 3 different things so I stick it on there in case it impresses someone, of course if they press me for details they might not be so impressed but it is worth a goAnd what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Mine says:
Interests: Cycling, geocaching, reading and writing. Cycled from Lands’ End to John O’ Groats during Summer 2010. Completed the Wine and Spirits Education Trust Higher Certificate whilst working for exPermieCo. In 2013, I achieved a BA(Hons) (First) in Humanities with Art History with the Open University, which I had been studied for personal interest.
I think it needs sexing up a bit.Comment
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Originally posted by Dallas View PostIronman and Rowing usually gets them thinking about lycra.Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostMine says:
Interests: Cycling, geocaching, reading and writing. Cycled from Lands’ End to John O’ Groats during Summer 2010. Completed the Wine and Spirits Education Trust Higher Certificate whilst working for exPermieCo. In 2013, I achieved a BA(Hons) (First) in Humanities with Art History with the Open University, which I had been studied for personal interest.
I think it needs sexing up a bit.
Write as 3rd person as personal achievements and ongoing interests.
1.Cycled from Lands’ End to John O’ Groats.
2. Wine and Spirits Education Trust Higher Certificate
3. (Hons) (First) in Humanities with Art HistoryComment
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostSo do any of you lot have interests on your CV?
I guess it's not very contractory.Comment
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I got interviewed for a Test Manager role, and got the job, thanks to having put my brief stint at a first division rugby club on my CV. Apparently the hiring manager wanted someone who was 'not easily intimidated' by senior managers.
It worked and I invoiced thereby fulfilling the golden rule of contracting.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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