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Originally posted by up4it View PostI knew a Quality Manager who had a 7 page CV and it always seemed to work for him!
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I knew a Quality Manager who had a 7 page CV and it always seemed to work for him!
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Originally posted by bobspud View PostThe other thing to realise about CV's is the simple fact that they no longer do the same job that they used to do for you.
From 1994 to 2004 my CV remained pretty much the same with additional jobs added. However over the last few years I have had to completely re-write my cv at least 3 times just so that it will get past the CV sifting stage. I no longer view a CV as any baring on the truth or a reflection of my ability. Its just a tool of buzz words that gets you to talk to an end client.
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ive seen a 34 page CV before. I also saw a CV where the first page was where a contractor had scored himself out of 100 on a number of subjects including "appreciation of beauty".
Keep it 3 pages or below and mention your key skills, keep an ear to the ground for the buzz words that places like and include those (if you have done them!)
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Originally posted by farout117 View Post10 page CV? Ridiculous! I think I know that guy!
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou will find more and better information if you do a search for CV on here IMO.. We have had some pretty good discussion on what to do and just as importantly what not to do. Have a read of the thread by the guy with a 10 page CV. Amusing stuff.
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The other thing to realise about CV's is the simple fact that they no longer do the same job that they used to do for you.
From 1994 to 2004 my CV remained pretty much the same with additional jobs added. However over the last few years I have had to completely re-write my cv at least 3 times just so that it will get past the CV sifting stage. I no longer view a CV as any baring on the truth or a reflection of my ability. Its just a tool of buzz words that gets you to talk to an end client.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou will find more and better information if you do a search for CV on here IMO.. We have had some pretty good discussion on what to do and just as importantly what not to do. Have a read of the thread by the guy with a 10 page CV. Amusing stuff.
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You will find more and better information if you do a search for CV on here IMO.. We have had some pretty good discussion on what to do and just as importantly what not to do. Have a read of the thread by the guy with a 10 page CV. Amusing stuff.
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As someone who has recruited other staff, a mixture of permie and contractors, CVs from these companies look the same and use the same words.
You are better of doing a websearch for CV examples and using the best as a template. Then customising it with your information.
In terms of safe guarding your future you have to keep learning.
Don't take on contracts where you don't have the opportunity to learn something especially business and soft skills. While agencies want a 100% fit for the job spec most clients realise they can't get this.
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CV writing
Anyone ever used these guys w ww.cvandinterviewadvisors.co.uk
I watched a webinar once by PCG. I'm thinking of giving these guys a try and restructuring my cv and turning it into a business case instead of the usual chronological cv.
I've never had problems finding work before, but I guess I'm thinking of ways to safe guard my future.Tags: None
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