Your CV seems OK, I do not think you will necessarily be being unsuccessful because of the CV but because it is a buyers market out there and the employers can pick and choose.
Even if you had the best skills and experience you might well not get many responses so it is not just you or the CV. Life does not always give the best chances, but it does give some chances so good luck on finding those chances that will be there somewhere.
I am not in any way a human resources person but key point to remember are that the employer will be only very quickly assessing your CV and looking for key points to match his requirements, anything else in the first instance is immaterial.
Therefore read the job spec for which you are applying and modify the CV so that the points wanted on the job spec are high up on the CV and clear to read. Try and keep it brief and to the point and try to arrange it so that your most important skills are prominent.
Just in case it may help I have had a brief attempt at rewriting your CV in an alternative style that may be more suited to the current job role, though my choice of wording may be less applicable.
I have shortened the wording, avoided prominence on your earlier employment, removed job specific references and tried to ensure that the major points are near the top of the CV (ECS card and 2365).
I have also added more references to safety (though probably not enough) and used key words at the start of lines so someone reading down the left edge will see positive or relevant words.
I have de-emphasised socialising and football as they can be seen in two ways: oh, someone who is always hungover on Monday mornings and never available on Saturday afternoons, or ah, a fit person with good social skills.
I did 1.5 space the lines but this did not come over on pasting into the post.
I really have no capability to say if this would work any better and I would recommend perhaps considering this as one of many possible templates on which your CV could be based.
Personal Summary
- Electrical Trainee with drive and ambition.
- Highly motivated, hard working and articulate team member.
- Capable in both independent and time limited situations
Achievements and Responsibilities:
First fix wiring installation experience in domestic and commercial sites.
Installation in a wide variety of containment systems: trunking, basket, tray, conduit.
Second fix experience for accessories and also electrical appliance installation.
Maintenance of electrical equipment and decommissioning.
Delivery and transportation of materials and tools correctly and on time.
Site safety and cleanliness management tasks.
Customer communication to ensure meeting expectations.
Liaison with agencies and official bodies.
Data management for databases and accurate reporting.
Experienced in meeting deadlines and project targets.
Key Skills and Training:
Independently studying for City and Guilds 2365 diploma.
ECS card holder – well versed in electrical safety and regulations.
Wiring diagrams and floor plans reading and application.
Practiced with the use and safety of both hand and power tools.
Proficient in computer use especially Microsoft Office tools.
Good communication skills at all levels.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Fast learner with good comprehension and retention.
Efficient worker even under pressure.
Previous Employment:
Electrician’s mate
MGH Tech Ltd, London
(June 2015 – September 2015)
SME Sales Support
Corona Energy, Watford
(June 2008 – May 2015)
Education
College of North West London, London
City and Guilds 2365 Diploma in Electrical Installations Level 2
(September 2015 – Present)
Brunel University, London
2:1 BSc (Hons) Business Management and Marketing
(September 2004 – June 2007)
Hampstead Secondary School and Sixth Form, London
(September 1997 – June 2004)
3 A-Levels, grades B-C, Business Studies, ICT, and Media Studies.
6 GCSEs, grades A-C, including Maths, Science, and English.
Hobbies and interests
I am passionate about fitness and nutrition and enjoy attending the gym on a regular basis.
I am also keen on sport, particularly football.
References
References are available upon request.
