Advice about CV

[Reader2]

I have worked in a medium sized organisation for about twelve years in a number of IT related roles.

In that time I have built up a range of strong business and IT skills, I applied for and was awarded a job in a technical area and I held this position for nearly five years. I really enjoyed my role and was told by many users, senior managers and other teams that I that I was good at what I did. A colleague (doing the same job) appeared to become jealous of the recognition I received, which led to a strained relationship and a very bad working atmosphere..

I spoke to my manager (Manager A), about the situation and though inclined to be a little sympathetic he didn’t want to rock the boat. I tried his manager (Manager B) who implied that I was exaggerating the problems. Eventually I became so disillusioned and stressed by the lack of support that I applied and surprisingly got another job in a different department (same company).

Although the role was not a natural progression (more of a side step) I have given it my best shot and two years later I am reasonably competent at what I am doing but find that my new job is not as exciting nor as interesting as the field that I was in previously.

Now add to this the fact that after several management changes and reorganisations I now find that Manager B is once again my manager’s manager. I have very little professional respect for this person and although I am determined to continue to do the best that I can I am finding it hard to motivate myself.

I have taken some time out and have decided that the best thing to do is to do what I should have done after the initial problems and find a job in my original field of interest in another organisation. It was a job that I was good at and more importantly one that I loved.

After having spent a couple of years in a different field I need advice on how to structure my CV to show that although I did not get a chance to sit the professional exams I am good at what I do and that I am generally a conscientious and committed worker. I feel that my enthusiasm and people skills will work well in an interview but am unsure as to how to draw up a CV that shows continuity without having to give an explanation of the above as I want to move forward not look back

Any advice would be welcome.

 

[pmonett]

I wouldn't be afraid of not having an exam result to show. When going to the market for the first time, it is important, but not at your level.
I doubt that any prospective employer would turn down a chance to hire someone they need that has "been there and done that", rather than hire someone who only "has the required score to succeed".
I am not bashing exams in any way, nor the people who have them (I've been certified for every Notes version since R3), but I do think that being able to actually solve problems is more important than holding a paper certificate that gives a rather fuzzy view of one's competence.

In your stead, I would stress the accomplishments I have achieved and not worry about it. Employers prefer people with expertise, they take the people with exams when they don't find anyone with experience.

Pascal.

 

[Reader2]

Thanks for your advice.

I have created a draft CV to work from. Hopefully my experience will speak for itself.