Archive of all My Alternative CV articles – Page 14
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My Alternative CVMatt Warren, Veeqo, on Madonna, Spider-Man and whipped cream
My worst interview took all day, including three IQ tests and multiple face-to-face interviews…
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My Alternative CVDonna Baker, Poundshop.com, on rollercoasters and Pretty Woman
I was one of the glamorous sales assistants at Littlewoods. My first foray into retail…
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My Alternative CVJason Rickaby, PhD Nutrition, on pets and perseverance
I don’t think I’ve had a bad interview, to be honest. I always liked preparing and tried to impress…
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My Alternative CVAlaster Siddle, Lincoln & York Coffee, on penguins and tudors
My first job was potato picking on the back of a ‘riddler’ machine with washing-up gloves underneath…
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My Alternative CVHenry Powles, Encirc Wines, on Holst, elephants and acrophobia
I was a complaints clerk at Fortnum & Mason. It certainly taught me the need for a quick and prompt response!…
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My Alternative CVCliff Moss, Healthy Food Brands, on Jaguars and The Archies
At the age of 15 I was cleaning aeroplanes part-time at a local flying club…
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My Alternative CVCassandra Stavrou, Propercorn, on Labyrinth and ketchup
I used to run student club nights at university… it helped keep me out of too much debt…
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My Alternative CVJonathan Newman, Chi Coconut Drinks, on films & walkie talkies
My first job was doing magic at children’s parties, aged 12…
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My Alternative CVAndy Brown, Liberty Wines, on parties, Blues Brothers and cork
“If you grit your teeth and show real determination, you always have a chance” – Charlie Brown…
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My Alternative CVMartin Pickering, Challs International, on skiing and Wombles
An interview to be a ski rep in France was all going well until I was asked questions in French…
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My Alternative CVSian Breslin of Sian's Plan on jukeboxes and Jamie Oliver
At 13 I had a summer and weekend job at a café in Fishguard, West Wales…
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My Alternative CVMy alternative CV: Patience Arinaitwe-Mugadu
At the age of nine, I was given the responsibility of making sure my mother’s pigs, ducks and chickens were fed and safe…
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My Alternative CVMy alternative CV: Paul Bean
I was helping on a milk round from the age of 10. I loved it, especially the treats that the pennies earned allowed me…
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My Alternative CVSheryl Steens on manuka honey, deep water and gorgeous gardens
When I was 15 I had a Saturday job at an old people’s home. I got paid a hefty NZ$3 an hour…
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My Alternative CVNicholas Crean, Prestat, on nudity, chocolate and Tom & Jerry
When I was 17, I spent a summer walking up and down the topless beaches of the South of France selling ice creams…
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My Alternative CVStuart Green, Mrs Crimble's, on Bourne, macaroons and beer
D-day came and I nailed it! Feedback: “We think you are too polished for us.”…
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My Alternative CVSophie Birrell, Lily's Kitchen: Alternative CV
In my first job I worked as a receptionist in my local hotel. I really loved it and learnt loads…
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My Alternative CVJames Brett, Kerry Foods, on 'Waiting for Sex' and sausages
My first ‘proper’ job was as category analyst for Diageo, calculating profit per square foot for spirits by each of the bi…
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My Alternative CVAndrew Stanley Burgess, Produce World: Alternative CV
One of my earliest memories as a small lad was hoeing carrots on the back of a tractor with my brother Jason…
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My Alternative CVMindi's Arvinder Aulak: Alternative CV
I love getting my mum’s food – gluten-free and made without ghee – out there and knowing people have tried Mindi’s…