Yep. Especially computer science. How anyone can learn all the background information without a structured degree is beyond me.
TBF, though some stuff does seem irrelevant now, such as good database design to the 3rd normalsed state or learning to use Z to build queries.
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I wrote a long reply, but thought I would go to the gym instead. Usually takes me between 45min-60min about the same time to read a 9 page CV. 😀...
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Skills which are 20yrs old are not relevant for today's market place.
As I said, you have to move with the times. Anyway moving on, market is dead. 😀...
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7 and 9 page CVs....😀
Noone in the world will read that.
You are applying for a job, a contract.They have a position available due to a current resource constrait.
They are not your friends, you are not going to their weddings. It's business. Your CV is like a poster,...
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7 page CV?!
Now it's down to 4 pages?
I've been working for 30yrs and mine has never been more than 2 pages....
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