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    CV writing services

    Are they worth the 1 days pay they charge?

    #2
    This has been asked a ton of times and a lot of discussion already on here.

    Use the search method described in the FAQ. In a nutshell it will tell you to type 'CV writing site:forums.contractoruk.com' in Google.

    Quick answer is no.

    Try attending one of the seminars that are regularly advertised on here instead?
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      #3
      The outcomes that I'm aware of have always been generally positive - I guess it depends on who you use, what you are looking for, and how much information / help you provide them with when they write the profile for you.

      When I'm next out of contract I will probably take another look at Matt Craven's services and see whether it's worth doing. I would be wary of saying an absolute no without looking carefully at what is being offered, though.
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        #4
        Also depends on your role - they struggled to understand Agile and most of my CV came out PM focused.

        Still worth it in my opinion.

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          #5
          Why don't you just ask a couple of trusted agents to review your CV and provide feedback ? Saves any money you would spend on these CV companies.
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            #6
            Originally posted by kaiser78 View Post
            Why don't you just ask a couple of trusted agents to review your CV and provide feedback ? Saves any money you would spend on these CV companies.
            This, or even get them to send you a few examples of CVs they find succesful to guide your own.

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              #7
              Originally posted by kaiser78 View Post
              Why don't you just ask a couple of trusted agents to review your CV and provide feedback ? Saves any money you would spend on these CV companies.
              Never found one of those

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                #8
                No, next.

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                  #9
                  Total waste of money

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by tiggat View Post
                    Are they worth the 1 days pay they charge?
                    I wouldn't pay a grand for a CV rewrite.

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