i recently had my CV redone by one of the professional outfits.
What happened is that i was applying for Head of IT roles and one agent who i called and chased said he wasn't going to put me forward as my CV was far too long and listed a lot of technical skills etc.
He suggested that if applying for Head of IT roles then the hiring managers who are going to be reviewing applicant are going to speaking an entirely different language
i mulled it over for a bit and decided that its worth having it done properly.
Sure there are many people who can write very well, but I'm not one of them, and if the cost of getting the next gig is a days rate, its gotta be worth the money.
i have since secured a new contract as a Head of IT, How much of a part did my new CV play ? Well i suspect it was very important as both the hiring manager (MD) and HR director made it clear they have no technical knowledge.
As much as i think the new CV is full of C type jargon.
it is at the end of the day what they understand.
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So an update. Had my CV and Linkedin profile updated. Initial feedback from peers and agents is that it is very good. Not had chance to use it yet though as secured a new gig on my old CV. Have a direct contact for the CV writer if anyone interested (bit cheaper direct).
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostOooops. There is plenty of free advice out there that should allow you to improve that without having to pay for it IMO.
Time is the issue really, so am keen to see what this outfit will offer.
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Originally posted by Manic View PostCough 7 cough
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Originally posted by Manic View PostBravo.
in the meantime I've submitted my (admitedly a little overly long) CV and will let you know my thoughts.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
Bravo.
in the meantime I've submitted my (admitedly a little overly long) CV and will let you know my thoughts.
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Originally posted by saptastic View PostIt is free so worth a try but am sure they will up sell you - I have always thought it is worth a fresh pair of eyes for £100 or so. [/url]
Advice to be taken on board or not.
Has always worked for me.
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It is free so worth a try but am sure they will up sell you - I have always thought it is worth a fresh pair of eyes for £100 or so.
You don't have to take their advice but my highlight some key points to help you get a gig.
Most people think she should get a gig because they are perfect for it - but that still has got to come across effectively to a pimp or others will trump you.
CUK offer one from the CV webinar people so you can compare to QDOS - that should be interesting
Contractor CV review - why get your CV reviewed?
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Originally posted by mudskipper View PostI know a couple of people who've used the CV and Interview advisers (who do the webinars) and have thought it was worth the money.
I imagine there is a wide gap of quality on offer. Some will re-write your CV for you using generic good practice (but not focussed enough for us) where others will advise you on the best way to format and present what you want who also understand the market. I suppose you need to do the proper research and pick the right outfits. You'd think QDOS will have done with that with anyone they partner with.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostI'd be very interested in your feedback about the whole experience. I remember in the previous CV discussion we only got one or two people saying they'd had a review like this and it didn't work for them so more feedback would be very useful.
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Originally posted by Manic View PostYou echo my thoughts. I'm thinking it won't do any harm, and I may learn something, or maybe even validate it's quite good
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