Reply to: Limited Co. name on CV

[weboo]

I just have my own details like any other CV, with a profile section that says "Contractor with own Limited Company"

[Kess]

I always give the client a copy of my CV.
If it doesn't match the agent's version, it's good for them to know that at the outset. Bitter experience: if the client finds out later that you can't do something they they thought you could, they won't be sympathetic that you've been misrepresented.

Good idea.
I don't think I've ever seen a CV in which I've felt the agency has changed the owner's actual words (that would require effort). It's usually just crude reformatting: applying their own templates; changing the font so a carefully presented CV is reduced to a mass of dense text; changing the page setup or margins so sentences stray off the edge of the page; inserting their own massive headers so a compact 2-page CV is turned into a 3-page version with just a couple of words on the 3rd page; stupid stuff like that which display a lack of care and attention.
One day I'll work out how agencies feel they "add value" to CVs.

[Euro-commuter]

"Mangle" rather than reformat might be a better word. I do feel sorry when I receive a CV that's clearly been messed up by an agency, especially when they also stick their rep's name and phone number right above the CV owner's name and in an equally large bold font.

I always give the client a copy of my CV.

If it doesn't match the agent's version, it's good for them to know that at the outset. Bitter experience: if the client finds out later that you can't do something they they thought you could, they won't be sympathetic that you've been misrepresented. They'll be angry that they have been conned - and you are there to be on the receiving end of it. Nor will the agent be sympathetic and apologetic. They'll just be angry that you have messed up the contract.

I'd much rather be rejected at interview on the simple and blameless grounds that I don't fit the current requirement.

[Kess]

most agencies take a cv and then reformat into their stanard anyway.

"Mangle" rather than reformat might be a better word. I do feel sorry when I receive a CV that's clearly been messed up by an agency, especially when they also stick their rep's name and phone number right above the CV owner's name and in an equally large bold font.

[Bluebird]

most agencies take a cv and then reformat into their stanard anyway.

the company stuff would only probably impress them not the client.

[Epiphone]

Don't call it a CV call it a Personal Profile. This document then sets out the experience of one of your company's consultants - simple as that.

CV are for employees.

Or call it YourCo Profile seeing as it's essentially a sales document.

Mine just have MyCo name, 0845 contact number, website and project history. Pimps get my name from the Jobserve (or whatever) ad so that takes care of that.

[Sockpuppet]

CV are for employees.

We are employees.

[Maxamus]

Mine has the company logo, the company URL, my name then my moby number then my CV details broken down into (from the top):

summary
skills list
previous contracts (most recent first, no client names - 'global consultancy' rather than 'accenture')
qualifications/certifications

That's it. No personal stuff beyond my name because it is not relevant. No age, no 'full clean driving licence' etc etc etc

Works for me, but each to their own...

care to send a copy over to have a look at?
remove all personal details first ofcouse.....

[boxman]

Don't call it a CV call it a Personal Profile. This document then sets out the experience of one of your company's consultants - simple as that.

CV are for employees.

[mictech]

Because you are going to see said client to discuss your company offering service provision, not to talk about placing you in a job. Get the mindset right...

Thanks for point that out, we learn something new each day. I still think it should be on your CV also.

[ratewhore]

But when your applying for a contract position and trek 50 miles plus to that interview. If it’s a personnel CV, therefore the HMRC can argue it’s a personnel application for the position, how can you claim your travel expenses back through the company.

Because you are going to see said client to discuss your company offering service provision, not to talk about placing you in a job. Get the mindset right...

[mictech]

But when your applying for a contract position and trek 50 miles plus to that interview. If it’s a personnel CV, therefore the HMRC can argue it’s a personnel application for the position, how can you claim your travel expenses back through the company.

[Burdock]

Thanks for the tips, chaps!

[Sockpuppet]

Its applicable to all company communications afaik. Of course you could claim the CV is personal.

[andy]

This is actually a good point!
I have never actually thought about putting my Limited company name on my CV. I think I will do that now.
Isn't it law now that all company correspondence should have company details on it now anyway!!

Thanks for pointing that out

Is this law applicable to cv also ? Then do we have to put reg. no. and place of reg. also ?