20th September 2012, 11:32 PM
I wouldn't worry about the degree - gloss over it, put simply archaeology, the place and the dates, don't linger on it - we don't look at the degree, we look at the experience when looking at CVs, so make sure you specify on your CV the tasks you did, level of responsibility you might have had, any other added extras, even if all your experience so far is as a student on unpaid research digs. We need to get a view of whether we think a person can slot in on a commercial job - lack of previous commercial is an issue, but shouldn't ultimately prevent getting work if you also have the driving and CSCS and some added extras. If there's a local unit, pop in and see them- we get a lot of CVs, decisions need to be made about short term employment, and can be made for fairly spurious reasons if we don't have a 'feel' for the person. Also, make sure your mobile phone is always switched on!
Ultimately though, I would suggest time limiting the search - there aren't enough jobs out there and you have to eat and pay the bills. Even if you get a foot in the door, don't expect to be employed year round - you may only be paid for 6 months of the year, the rest on and off benefits. Ask yourself seriously whether you can conduct your life like that. Not trying to put a dampener, just being realistic.
Good luck!
Ultimately though, I would suggest time limiting the search - there aren't enough jobs out there and you have to eat and pay the bills. Even if you get a foot in the door, don't expect to be employed year round - you may only be paid for 6 months of the year, the rest on and off benefits. Ask yourself seriously whether you can conduct your life like that. Not trying to put a dampener, just being realistic.
Good luck!