Neil McDonald
My Skills & Experience
My Story
Since starting my professional career, I was fortunate in finding some technically challenging and interesting positions which took me to numerous and far-flung parts of the world. I've had some great bosses along the way and a few absolutely dreadful ones but both have been valuable lessons in how to manage business's and people well and how not to!
CV's and LinkedIn are fine, as far as they go but they are fairly limited in their scope, especially when companies and recruiters use Applicant Tracking Systems which remove all the human touch from the process. Use software to recruit people and maybe you get robots as a result!
Much of social media isn't terribly helpful either, so perhaps a personal website can fill in some blanks for any interested parties.
Professional History
My Qualifications - Will update soon!
January 2023 - June 2025
Job Title, Company
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January 2023 - June 2025
Job Title, Company
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January 2023 - June 2025
Job Title, Company
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Education
My Schooling - will update soon!
January 2023 - June 2025
Degree, School Name
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January 2023 - June 2025
Degree, School Name
This is a concise description of your past educational institution and the degree or qualification you received. Tip from the pros: focus on degrees and experience that are relevant to your professional world today.
January 2023 - June 2025
Degree, School Name
This is a concise description of your past educational institution and the degree or qualification you received. Tip from the pros: focus on degrees and experience that are relevant to your professional world today.
My Skillset
Competence & Aptitude
Classic Car Restoration
Advanced
I have my own cars to restore, most of which I imported from the USA. Occasionally work on other people's cars, when I have time and need.
Building Projects
Advanced
When not working or restoring cars, I love to build things.
Work
Advanced
When not tinkering with cars or building things, there is usually a job to do, to pay the bills.
My Skillset
Competence & Aptitude
Motorcycles
Advanced
I've been riding for 27 years. Recently undertook an Advanced Motorcycling course, with Thames Vale Advanced Motorcyclists. Last month, rode 3500 miles to Lisbon and back.
Paramotors
Beginner
Took some lessons in Acona, Italy and some more in Ferrel, Portugal. One day, will buy my own wing and motor.
Family
Intermediate
Have a lovely daughter, Verity, just about to do her final year at Portsmouth University.
If a job is worth doing...
