Originally posted by northernladuk
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Profile/ CV advice please
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No - I pulled it when I realised."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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I know the feeling well!!!Originally posted by cojak View PostNo - I pulled it when I realised.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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My initial impression is that the CV looks completely fake. For example there is an unbalanced proportion of 'high level' qualifications and experience, meaning how the heck would anyone have managed all of that at your age (and I'm assuming that I can approximate your age from your degree dates.)
Now if it really is a true CV, it looks like you must be an Einstein type of person - in which case it will beg the question "why you are looking for work?"
Maybe watering it down, or dropping some of the qualifications which are not relevant might be the answer?
....but what the **** would I know? - Hey I'm on the bench!!!!!Comment
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Sorry but I am finding this post very strange. Is it just me but would anyone else post their CV on an open forum? I never share my CV with anyone other than agencies and clients.

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You and me both buddy!! To be fair he has blanked out the pertinent information but the audacity to think his benched colleagues would sort his problems out had me spitting my coffee over my screen!Originally posted by Hawkeye View PostSorry but I am finding this post very strange. Is it just me but would anyone else post their CV on an open forum? I never share my CV with anyone other than agencies and clients.
'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Agree with that. Not really the right place to look for a CV review.Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou and me both buddy!! To be fair he has blanked out the pertinent information but the audacity to think his benched colleagues would sort his problems out had me spitting my coffee over my screen!
@TaxSucks - I think you need to find yourself and agent that has shown some interest in your CV. I would then try and arrange to spend some time with them and get some pointers on how you can improve it. Also, try CV writing specialists as there are plenty around and you could probably put the costs through your ltd co.
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Ah you bugger!!! I was doing that but it wasn't coming out the right size... Bah, beaten by a better man yet again.Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostOh, that's one for the signature
'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostOh, that's one for the signature
"I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
- Voltaire/Benjamin Franklin/Anne Frank...Comment
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I haven't read all (any:P) of the CV, but I can give some free advice (#1 in a series of 1 - you get what you pay for)
Describe your achievements in terms of outcomes for the business, not you.
• Developed global Managed Operating Environment Lifecycle Framework strategy.
My question - as an employer - so what? What efficiency savings did this give the business?"See, you think I give a tulip. Wrong. In fact, while you talk, I'm thinking; How can I give less of a tulip? That's why I look interested."Comment
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