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What, exactly, is wrong with my CV (6)?
11 June 2009By Anonymous
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I can order coffee and talk about sex in most languages and put in buy- side trade order in Urdu if i have to. Read all comments »"I am an MSc student with a demonstrated talent for sales; completed internships at derivatives broker and consultancy firm, looking for graduate and internship positions in sales and trading"
EDUCATION
London-based business School, London, UK
MSc Investment Management
2008-2009
UK University
BA Economics and Finance [Hons.], Upper Second Class
2005-2008
A’Levels (AABB), 1AS (A)
2007
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Big Four Accountancy firm
Summer Intern
2008
· Liaised with company account managers in preparing performance reports.
· Compiled data regarding client accounts such as bank statements and loan agreements to create spreadsheets that managed the general ledger and ensured accuracy of the balance.
· Consolidated and audited accounts; merged data from the P&L and balance sheets from subsidiaries of parent companies and reported balances to parent companies of PwC’s clients.
Derivatives broking company, London UK
Summer Intern
2007
· Prepared analytical report examining the performance and volatility of all the firm’s products, comprising equity-linked, fixed income and foreign exchange strategies.
· Participated in staff sales meetings and introduced a product in one of them.
· Reclassified the company's database to reveal products by category such as asset class and streamlined the search process.
Voluntary organisation
Project Leader
2006
· Co-led two groups of 25 volunteers in activities, including home building and children’s programmes in a remote village.
· Led group discussions and served as the key point of contact for communications with the local authorities.
· By the end of the summer, two houses had been built under my supervision.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interests:
Football, rugby, swimming, tennis, squash and fly fishing
Languages:
English, Greek and French (fluent); Spanish (intermediate); Mandarin (basic)
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite, VBA, EViews, Datastream, Reuters and Bloomberg
Other:
Member of the European Youth Parliament as Ambassador, Delegate, Chair and Vice President; Participation in European Economic Think Tank, the resolution of which was delivered to the President of the European Commission
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COMMENTS
Headhunter, Research, Thu 11 Jun 09
Didn't get return offer from PWC? Doesn't really say much about your quality.... maybe other companies are wondering why you haven't already got a job....
Add your comment »viplu06, Thu 11 Jun 09
Nothings really 'wrong ' with you CV. Seems like a typical good CV for a young graduate. Now if you ask - If there is nothing wrong then why cant I find a job - thats a different question! Simple answer - market's tough, bad timing.
Add your comment »OldTimer, Capital Markets, Thu 11 Jun 09
academically and socially a very pleasant CV..but you show no reason why any financial institution should want to hire you. you have studied hard , but then so have many !
where is the substance behind the " demonstrated talent for sales" comment
However we all have to start somewhere..network like mad, find the names of business heads and try and speak to them,,and apply to every grad scheme there is
Good Luck
Seasoned Pro, HR & Recruitment, Thu 11 Jun 09
You are barking up the wrong tree my friend. Not much wrong with your cv. A lot wrong though with your opening comment. Accept right now that you are unlikely to a got a FO spot and concentrate on ops & finance in the buy side or try for a big four ACA route.
If you have to do sales then be perepared to work for a bucket shop.
Winta, Accounting & Finance, Thu 11 Jun 09
I am not an expert in this but i think your CV is missing abit of formating.
Add your comment »Analyst, Debt / Fixed Income, Thu 11 Jun 09
I would remove the mention of having an interest in football, which is a sport associated with the working class and yobbish behaviour. Any such mention would only hinder your chances of securing employment.
Additionally, I would remove the section entitled 'Other:', because, while it may appear to present you as a more pro-active candidate, very few, if any, hiring managers are going to care about whether you joined a society. The City is known as a meritocracy. Employers want people who can deliver value to their firms; not people who are willing to waste a weekend joining some teenage social club.
I would also suggest that you aim to explain your experience with a more individual and focused perspective. Currently, it sounds a bit too generic. For example, everybody in financial services can work with a team (or they would not be employed, or will soon be sacked), can produce reports, et al. Instead try to give mention to specific aspects of projects that you have been involved with.
Rob, Accounting & Finance, Thu 11 Jun 09
Nothing really, fairly impressive CV for someone who has just finished an MSc, the only major problem here, is that your trying to enter the market at the worst ever time for graduates, especially in areas such as sales and trading (although I imagine that you've heard that a million times already). Have you considered staying within the big four at least temporarily until things begin to pick up properly?
Add your comment »BODude, Accounting & Finance, Thu 11 Jun 09
it simply doesn't stand out in this competitve market.
you lack education from top 5 uni's
lack experience
what exactly can you offer?
how come you woeren't able to turn one of your internships to full time employment?
DipeshMashru, Thu 11 Jun 09
I think you have a very strong CV especially with your languages and your work experience.
Additionally, the IM course you did is very strong and also from a reputable school (i know it).
Maybe ask recruitment agents and see what they have to say. Try add a small paragraph profile about yourself and what you would like to get into.
Hope this is useful.
Btw, I am in the same situation as yourself. Times are hard buddy but don't give up - be persitent.
rpgupta, Thu 11 Jun 09
You can definitely get a job, but you need to be absolutely determined/creative...
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