help with my CV ...PLEASE!

[evedawn]

I am currently working as a dispenser / medical receptionist / medical secretary, (one employer but I have various roles!)

I want to apply for a medical secretary job - but it's been ages since I wrote a CV.

I'd like to begin my CV with an "Objective" and thus would like to describe my ideal job.

I'd ike to be a medical secretary (and want to concentrate on THAT aspect as my current job feels like I am wearing too many caps and thus not able to complete any of my roles to fullest potential)

I am studying through AMSPAR to get a proper med sec diploma but want to start applying for jobs now...any advice how to word the "objective" for my ideal job...?

[Connemmara]

why dont you google it will give some ideas.

[evedawn]

YEAH - I HAVE NOW AND HAVE COMPLETED A ROUGH CV. THANKS

[tamborine]

Such an opening on a CV would be intimidating to some employers, who may worry whether you wanted to harness their business.

Brief CVs (on 1 page) detailing qualifications, employers, interests & references are my preference. Including photo & dob (often demanded before interview).

[buildersmate]

Agree with Tamborine - you do not want to be telling a prospective employee what YOUR ideal job is. You are selling yourself around what THEY want (for now, at least) - so you should be targeting your CV around what the job says THEY want - and aligning your experience and skills to demonstrate that you can satisfy their needs. Getting more of what you want comes later - which you've got the job and started to demonstrate just how damn good you are.
Though it is of course reasonable to negotiate upfront on start salary.

[Iggle Piggle]

I have to say, it is unlawful for a company to demand your date of birth, sex and some other details before employment as this could give rise to discriminatory claims.
You do not have to put your age on your CV unless you wish to.
Including a photo on your CV is quite funky for the conservative British so get more advice on this.
As for a CV 'intimidating' an employer, would you really want to work for an employer so weak?

[boxtops]

The application forms for the NHS employer I work for are filled in on-line, nobody has to send in a c.v., and when considering the applications, we don't get to see the front page (i.e. the one with the person's personal details on), so we have to consider the person's application anonymously on merit and experience alone. There is a section on the application form where you have the opportunity to say why you want the job, what experience you have, what you will bring to the role, etc. It is worth looking at the NHS Jobs website (if you haven't already) because jobs across the NHS as well as in GP practice can be advertised there. I do agree with the others - you have to demonstrate how you fit the job you're applying for, and how you are the ideal person for the job, rather than saying "this is the sort of job I'm looking for". I can guess from what you say where you are working at the moment, and I know the course you're on, it'll stand you in very good stead as it's recognised in plenty of healthcare settings. Good luck!