Contract coming to an end.. CV Review?

[Snarf]

Afternoon all,

My current contract is coming to an end at the end of September, Ive just spent a bit of time adding bits to my CV to bring it up to date and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on having it professionally reviewed?

Is it worth it?
Any recommendations for companies?
Rough guess at cost? (Is it a valid business expense? - NLUK, Im looking to you )

Thanks all.

[Lance]

My current contract is coming to an end at the end of September, Ive just spent a bit of time adding bits to my CV to bring it up to date and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on having it professionally reviewed?

I wouldn't bother. These companies are unlikely to understand what you do, or what you did. So other than a format change what's the point.
A better bet would be get some other contractors you work with for their opinion on your CV. And have a look at theirs.
Some agencies might provide feedback which is free and of more value than a 3rd party.

[SueEllen]

I wouldn't bother. These companies are unlikely to understand what you do, or what you did. So other than a format change what's the point.
A better bet would be get some other contractors you work with for their opinion on your CV. And have a look at theirs.
Some agencies might provide feedback which is free and of more value than a 3rd party.

WHS

[Eirikur]

You got a contract with your old CV didn't you? Why bother

[Snarf]

There's a site that is linked to from CUC which I thought about, but it doesnt look like it is updated - in fact its so bad it looks like some kind of Phishing scam...

Jobseeker - The CV and Interview Advisors

[Lance]

There's a site that is linked to from CUC which I thought about, but it doesnt look like it is updated - in fact its so bad it looks like some kind of Phishing scam...

Jobseeker - The CV and Interview Advisors

sounds like you've answered your own question

[VillageContractor]

I had mine done by these guys :

CV Writing Services | CV Services

Although I've not had a chance to use it to see whether it works. I think it looks better however they didn't quite understood what I do so had to change a lot of what they'd put

[Snarf]

You got a contract with your old CV didn't you? Why bother

Actually Ive not had a single contract based on my CV/Interview yet, all of my contracts to date have been based on reputation/contacts at other companies, Think after just under two year contracting Im going to have to start to expand out of my small circle of contacts... which is what prompted me to brush up the CV.

[northernladuk]

Personally I'd not touch a generic company to apply blanket knowledge to my personal CV but then I've got a lot of confidence in my CV. I'm happy that I've read all the standard guidance about single fonts, no address, forget hobbies and all that which is freely available on the web and I know it works so I'm happy. I've been reviewing CV's to help my client recently and you wouldn't believe the crap that comes through with the absolute basics wrong. Starting with fancy font saying 'Curriculum Vitae' at the top of the page is one of my biggest turn offs. Make sure you've done your research first is the basic step. Don't be precious about your CV either.

Some other threads about CV reviews here by the way.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=cv...DuXOgAa7woKYBQ

Why not attend one of the seminars advertised on these forums. For some reason the yellow header disappears when you are logged in but it's here.
http://forums.contractoruk.com/busin...-profiles.html

Valid business expense? Is your PERSONAL CV that you would use even if you didn't have a LTD wholly and exclusively for the purpose of business?

[Scruff]

Personally, I wouldn't let any of the apparent "CV Specialists" touch my CV. My CV is my Advertisement. I would want to see each of the individual CVs of their consultants first. Your best bet, imho, is to ask your peer group. I have offered my CV as a rough template to the guys/girls who are in my Contractor-Circle (not the Magic one!) if they are not having success when posting their CV's to the relevant Job Sites.