Due to the number of contracts I have now completed my CV is now 5 pages (including my permie work), Is this ok or should I remove the details of earlier contracts and just put dates? I have keywords skills at the top so agents don't have strain their little brains.
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Originally posted by Unix View PostDue to the number of contracts I have now completed my CV is now 5 pages (including my permie work), Is this ok or should I remove the details of earlier contracts and just put dates? I have keywords skills at the top so agents don't have strain their little brains.
2 I reckon. Yes, for stuff years ago, its not that relevant - jsut put dates.Rhyddid i lofnod psychocandy!!!! -
Originally posted by Unix View PostDue to the number of contracts I have now completed my CV is now 5 pages (including my permie work), Is this ok or should I remove the details of earlier contracts and just put dates? I have keywords skills at the top so agents don't have strain their little brains.
All the client (and agent if they understand it) needs to know is if you can do the gig in hand. Anything else above and beyond that doesn't add any value IMO.
Agree with PC.. If I was presented with a 2 pager that has nothing but what I want to see and 5 pager rattling on about all sorts it's a no brainer.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Thanks guys, I have removed all detail from more than 5 years ago so it's down to 3 pages. All relevant skills are still in there.Comment
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Originally posted by Unix View PostThanks guys, I have removed all detail from more than 5 years ago so it's down to 3 pages. All relevant skills are still in there.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostSounds more like a Boom generating CV now! Banana's at the ready.Comment
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Originally posted by Unix View PostDue to the number of contracts I have now completed my CV is now 5 pages (including my permie work), Is this ok or should I remove the details of earlier contracts and just put dates? I have keywords skills at the top so agents don't have strain their little brains.
Not attacking you, but like ....Comment
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Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View PostI find it funny you ask such a question especially after so many contracts on your CV !
Not attacking you, but like ....
Personally I keep a lot of things on my CV going back years just to show I've been doing we development for 21 years..merely at clientco for the entertainmentComment
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Originally posted by FatLazyContractor View PostI find it funny you ask such a question especially after so many contracts on your CV !
Not attacking you, but like ....Originally posted by eek View PostEditing something that works is always a risk. Best to just ask for advice.
Personally I keep a lot of things on my CV going back years just to show I've been doing we development for 21 years..Comment
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Originally posted by Unix View PostDue to the number of contracts I have now completed my CV is now 5 pages (including my permie work), Is this ok or should I remove the details of earlier contracts and just put dates? I have keywords skills at the top so agents don't have strain their little brains.
5p sounds long to me. If you can get everything relevant in 1-2 pages and then have another 1-2 pages they can look at for further background, but don't need to, that would work.
Have you asked SY01 for advice on this?Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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