CV just not getting any right nibbles, give it all you got.
As above.
It certainly isn't the worlds greatest CVs, but I would think it is not and abomination either (?). I am not expecting to transition into Goldman, still the small amount of interview offers is disconcerting.
Masters school top ranked in Europe and France.
I've had to settle for a job in a smaller M&A boutique, to fulfill the obligations of my scholarship. Which I think is holding me back.
I am applying to junior positions Analyst I with the BB Banks and Analyst II with smaller boutiques.
Located in the EU, attempting to transition to Switzerland, Germany or the UK.
Critique as harsh as it need be, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Jack
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The format, with all of the lines and bold words transitioning to non-bold on the same line is not good. It draws attention away from important areas. Use the mergers & inquisitions template and redo it.
Don't bold euro amounts. The amount is not important enough to draw focus, unless you were responsible for the transaction being at the firm, it's what you did on the deal.
Quantify more.
After reading through the descriptions it seems like you only did general/standard things that leave you open to questions about anything on the deal in an interview. If you can point to specific things you did on a certain project (and are able to talk about them in an intelligent way) that will put you in a way better position than someone who leaves it so general and leave you open to questions you only know the answer too.
Redo. Search forums for specifics on presenting your experience. Post your final draft for further critique.
Thanks for the feedback. This is why an additional viewpoint is always helpful. I got so used to my template, that I didn't even consider it as looking cluttered, having cleared it up has made the CV much more readable.
Looking back, I do agree that I tried to cram too much into each transaction, making it seem far too general. I am in the process or completely revising the section, will re-post once finished.
On a side note, what do you think of the "Acquired Skills" section; fluffy and too general? Get rid of it?
Additionally my GPA was solid but not spectacular 2.1 Hons equivalent, should it pop it on? I do not think it is usually done on this side of the Atlantic for anything below 1st class Hons?
Thanks again.
Regards, Jack
get rid of it, work those skills into meaningful tasks you did on the job. ie how you used your teamwork/excel/whatever skills to meet deadline/save company money/increase profit
cant speak to the gpa, but if you think it will be a disadvantage leave it off and present a story for why it isn't as strong as you'd like it to be if you are asked in an interview.
Main takeaway should be only put things on your resume that you are comfortable enough to be tested on the spot in any regard or depth (lauguages/skills/experiences) Otherwise leave it off and avoid the topic unless they draw attention to it (like gpa)
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