

Fuck fuck fuckity fuck cv problem

(16 Posts)
Isthiscorrect Sat 08-Feb-14 16:20:01

Dh sent his cv to someone today with the wrong telephone number on it (don't ask no idea how it happened). Any ideas how he can come back from this?
He is expecting the guy to call him! He and I both feel like such a div.

ladyquinoa Sat 08-Feb-14 16:22:30

Apologise. give your new number?

VashtaNerada Sat 08-Feb-14 16:24:03

Do you have their e-mail? He's only human, people make mistakes!

rockybalboa Sat 08-Feb-14 16:24:32

Why can't he just email back, say, sorry gave you the wrong phone number there and provide the new one?

Funnyfoot Sat 08-Feb-14 16:27:18

Email and say that that phone is broken and could they please contact you on 077***** which is a new temporary number.

Trapper Sat 08-Feb-14 16:27:38

Tell them your phone has been lost/Stolen/damaged and ask them to use a different number (unless it is obviously a typo, in which case, just own up)

Isthiscorrect Sat 08-Feb-14 17:10:12

Thanks. I've suggested these to dh. He is not happy. He blames me because I typed it, but I cut and pasted it from his old one.

I'm hoping when he calms down that he can see these are all valid suggestions. It was sent by a colleague of his to the head of a very large company that said friend has worked with closely in the past. It's managing to make us all look like idiots. Deffo think the lost stolen phone is the way to go. Sigh

JuniperHeartwand Sat 08-Feb-14 17:53:04

It's his CV and potential job, it doesn't reflect badly on you, why didn't he proofread it before sending? Don't worry about it any more, it's his problem, his decision what to do next based on sensible suggestions above.

K8Middleton Sat 08-Feb-14 17:57:41

Unless he is applying for chief nit picker at Anal & co I really cannot see the problem confused

Just contact them with the new details. If anything it's a great opportunity to make contact.

Here is a large glass of perspective for you both wine

squoosh Sat 08-Feb-14 18:03:17

It really isn't a big deal, he just needs to drop a short email with the correct phone number.

Next time tell him to put on his big boy pants and sort out his own CV.

LadyMaryLikesCake Sat 08-Feb-14 18:05:46

I applied for a job a couple of weeks ago and they didn't look at my CV by the looks of it. They mailed to ask what my phone number was - it was at the top of the CV! grin

They may respond via email, you never know.

dobedobedo Sat 08-Feb-14 18:07:59

I read bajillions of CVs a day. People put the wrong phone numbers. I don't give a shit, as long as they provide the right one. I don't think people are idiots for putting the wrong number on either. I don't even know my number. Chill out and tell them you've put the wrong number on. No biggie.

Trapper Sat 08-Feb-14 18:33:53

Actually, I've rethought my earlier answer. Just drop an email providing your updated contact details. Don't explain why. That way you are not pointing out a mistake, and you are not lying. I Were the recipient I would just make the assumption you have a new phone and think no more of it.

Rowgtfc72 Sat 08-Feb-14 20:43:41

Done the same thing this weekend. Sent out CVS then realised its got the old e mail address on it. I am still contactable by phone though!

Monetbyhimself Sat 08-Feb-14 20:46:12

I've shortlisted at least a dozen Cvs which have had to have phone numbers amended. It is not an issue.

Isthiscorrect Mon 10-Feb-14 02:46:59

Thanks everyone. He is a bit calmer today and thinking more rationally. He will contact they guy today and let home know his "new" number. So then it's just fingers crossed.

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