TGN - The Off-Topic Forum

Trading in my car question

Sean Mill — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:34:33 GMT

i doubt i will get an answer but what the heck.

My current car is coming upto it three year old birthday and has low milage. Can I offer the car as a desposit in a car showroom for any new car in my price range?

I know there are specfic deals for certain cars but I am wondering in general.

CV Feedback

Pichu — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:16:26 GMT

Hi all, can't find the other thread about CV's, the search tool doesn't work :(

Anyway, after a particularly turbulent year at my current job I give up - I can't stand it any longer and my loyalty has just fizzled to ash. I've just been working on my CV and would really appreciate some constructive criticism - here goes *deep breath*

Spoiler

Gemma Hayes

Personal Statement

I am currently the Management Representative for Quality as required by the standards set by BS EN ISO 9001:2008. I am solely responsible for the maintenance of the Quality Manual and Quality system set in place to sustain our ISO accreditation. I provide in house training for internal auditors and supervise and implement a successful audit schedule.

I have a very meticulous, methodical and structured attitude to my work which I believe is imperative when managing a Quality system. I work very well in a pressured environment and I am keen team player. I am dedicated, flexible and focussed and take great pride in my work. My greatest achievement in my current post is successfully maintaining our accreditation by passing a surveillance audit with no major or minor marks in June 2010.

My original training was in the legal arena and I have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience from this especially with regard to report writing. I have previously managed teams of up to 20 people and coordinated their rotas, continual development plans, duties and non conformances.

Certificates and Memberships

Quality Systems Collins Associates Feb 2010
Lean Facilitator Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) Jan 2010
Internal Auditing First Quality Sep 2008

Employment

Employer
Job From To Reason for Leaving

EEF Occupational Health, Europa Link, Sheffield, S9 1TZ Quality Manager October 2009 Present N/A
Projects/Finance Manager October 2008 October 2009 Internal Promotion
Senior Administrator
June 2008 October 2008 Internal Promotion
The Agency, 35-37 High Street Sheffield,
S1 2GA Administrator/Wages October 2007 June 2008 Career Opportunity
Game, High Street, Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield Deputy Manager April 2007 October 2007 Career Change
HMV, 5-7 Cheapside, Barnsley, S70 1RQ Team Leader November 2005 April 2007 External Promotion
HMV, 34 High Street, Meadowhall Centre, Sheffield, S9 1EN Xmas Temp to Senior Sales Asst November 2003 November 2005 Internal Promotion
Tofield Swann & Smythe, Figtree Lane, Sheffield, S1 2DJ Legal Secretary March 2003 September 2003 Career Change
CS2 Lawyers, Millennium Way, Chesterfield,
S41 8ND Litigation Executive (whilst studying in evening) August 2002 November 2002 End of Placement

Education

Parson Cross College 1998 – 2002

Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX) Mixed Diploma in Law 2002
Full Legal Secretarial Certificate Distinction 2000
Administration NVQ 2 1999
Information Business Technology Distinction 1999
LCCI Key Skills Communications Distinction 1999
Computer Literacy & Information Technology Distinction 1999

Ecclesfield Comprehensive 1993 – 1998

Religious Education GCSE B 1999
English Oral GCSE B 1999
English Language GCSE C 1999
Maths GCSE C 1999

Personal Interests

My hobbies include reading science fiction novels, coordinating charity events, cinema and more recently ice skating.

References

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***** As you can see I'm trying to do this at work incognito and it looks bleugh at the mo - but you get the general idea..... ********

The Warhammer Thread

The Sirk — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:19:44 GMT

I have no idea if this will work, but there's a thread for everything else. Why not!

So, Warhammer Fantasy, 40k, Battlefleet Gothic, you name it. Warhammer stuff here, let's have a chat, talk about painting and gaming tips. Who's with me?

Zombie Attack

Kaitos — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:55:27 GMT

Shamelessly stolen from Reddit.

A TV remote. I'm screwed.

The Show Us Your Office Thread

Mr Party Hat — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:24:34 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by james�

We need a Show Us Your Office thread.

I have :) on my (very purple) wall.

How old is too old?

PrivateRyan — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:02:35 GMT

How old is too old, in terms of age gap between a guy and a girl? And for the ladies of TGN, how big an age gap would you consider with a younger guy? EDIT: And Avia and Nathan for guy and a guy. Christ. Why does TGN have to be so fucking diverse. Age gaps often get discussed between older guy/younger girl but I'm more interested in the other way round.

It's cropped up in pub piss-takes a few times because of my own misadventures a few weeks back, it seems that most guys don't have a problem with older ladies (whether fannying around/relationship/whatever) but girls seemed to find the idea of a younger guy with an older woman pretty odd/funny.

And yeah, I would do a poll but I don't know how, stupid forum. But at least I found out how to rate my own thread 5 stars.

*clicks*