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JimJonesSic
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 Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:03 pm Post subject: Sould I put that I drive I taxi on my C.V? |
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| Due to being unable to find suitable work I have been driving a taxi for the past year. I also work part time for a charity organization and do some private tutoring. I was wondering whether it would employers would look down on this. |
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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Personally, I wouldn't mention it because I think they would count it against you.
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JimJonesSic
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| Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 2:46 pm Post subject: |
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| veiledsentiments wrote: |
Personally, I wouldn't mention it because I think they would count it against you.
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fladude
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| Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Personally I would see it as a positive. It shows you don't let anything get you down and that you are resourceful. Unfortunately, most people in education are snobs who would look down on it, as mentioned above. If possible though its good to know who you are talking to (if possible). |
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nomad soul
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| Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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I would leave off the taxi driving but include the charity organization and private tutoring. However, if you create a separate "Other employment" section on your CV/resume, then just list something like "Driver, XYZ Taxi Services" with a very basic description, if at all. (Although, "Transportation Facilitator" might jazz it up!  ) |
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JimJonesSic
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| Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2012 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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| nomad soul wrote: |
| I would leave off the taxi driving but include the charity organization and private tutoring. However, if you create a separate "Other employment" section on your CV/resume, then just list something like "Driver, XYZ Taxi Services" with a very basic description, if at all. (Although, "Transportation Facilitator" might jazz it up! ) |
I would probably count it against me lol.
I need really need to get my first TESOL job so have some real experience to put down.
Thanks for the replies. |
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Linguist
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| Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2012 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Without a doubt, leave the taxi thing off, and only mention about the private tutoring. |
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Spinoza
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:45 am Post subject: |
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| Linguist wrote: |
| Without a doubt, leave the taxi thing off, and only mention about the private tutoring. |
Pardon my ignorance, but what is so bad about driving a taxi?
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It's Scary!
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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| It is, in Saudi! |
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Spinoza wrote: |
| Pardon my ignorance, but what is so bad about driving a taxi? |
Nothing inherently wrong with it... but most of those doing hiring in the Gulf are snobs.
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It's Scary!
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| Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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| veiledsentiments wrote: |
| Spinoza wrote: |
| Pardon my ignorance, but what is so bad about driving a taxi? |
Nothing inherently wrong with it... but most of those doing hiring in the Gulf are snobs.
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If anything, taxi-driving experience shows that you can carry on a conversation!
It's a plus in my books! |
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Bebsi
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| Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:26 am Post subject: |
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Charity work & tutoring, no problem.
Taxi driver, NO
In the west, it's another string to your bow. Saudi is not the west. |
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