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Originally posted by ContractorHardman View Post...As I say, if you skills are in demand then companies will drop the paranoia about your contractor past ...
Unfortunately, your CV for a given role must satisfy 2 different kinds of audiences.
1. The Agent (entry point). He/She is most likely to be non-technical
2. The Client - technical
Some times (or is it most of the times?), I prepare my CV to capture the imagination of the Agents. Once shortlisted, rates agreed, I send them an "updated CV" that otherwise would have been rejected by the Agent without a second look in the first scan :-).
I do have 20+ years of experience in various technology roles, both perm and contract. I get calls even in this tough conditions. Only difference is the duration of contracts are about 3 months. 60% calls are for perm roles which I keep rejecting.Last edited by BigDataPro; 10 July 2020, 12:09.Comment
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Market is dead..
usually when I put my CV on CW jobs get 10 phone calls a day, had one in 1 monthComment
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Originally posted by JamesBrown11 View PostI've been on the bench for over 3 months now. 20 years of experience, good in-demand (normally) skillset but now can't seem to find any contract. And I mean *any*, even garbage like 200/d onsite.
Savings will last me maybe another 4 months *at best*. Already cut costs to a minimum but still have to pay mortgage, bills, food, med care for dad, etc. Wife unemployed (got fired before furlough kicked in). Also three kids who need to be fed. Landlord doesn't give a tulip about our situation.Comment
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Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View PostMost CV’s are now screened by automatic readers and 80% rejected
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Sent from my iPhone using Contractor UK ForumDown with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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nice I got
Your resume scored 11 out of 100. This suggests there is a lot of room for improvement on your resume.Comment
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Originally posted by KentDogWalker View Postpile of bulltulip softwareDown with racism. Long live miscegenation!Comment
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Originally posted by GhostofTarbera View PostMost CV’s are now screened by automatic readers and 80% rejected
Try the free version of this
Resume Worded - Free instant feedback on your resume and LinkedIn profile
To see what your score is
Sent from my iPhone using Contractor UK ForumComment
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