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I used a CV writing service maybe 2/3 years back but don't remember the name quite well. They did polish up my CV and it did help me. I would say you can give it a try.
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Originally posted by wparkar View PostI have been thinking about getting mine reviewed as well. If you do go for it, let us know how it goes.
I was also looking through the posts/links above and found this:
"Your CV probably shows each contract as a 'separate employment'. Re-write your CV showing your limited company as your employer and your contracts as external consultancy assignments (as if you were a 'Big 5' Consultant). This is legally correct and will present you in a more 'suitable' light. "
Reference Here
Is this how you are meant to write out different contracts? I have always put them down as separate employments.
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forget the rest
go with the best
https://www.ipse.co.uk/accountant/cvia-ltd.html
have used as a customer - Interview rate went into stratosphere
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Originally posted by SueEllen View PostAre you getting interviews and contracts?
If so don't worry.
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Originally posted by wparkar View PostI have been thinking about getting mine reviewed as well. If you do go for it, let us know how it goes.
I was also looking through the posts/links above and found this:
"Your CV probably shows each contract as a 'separate employment'. Re-write your CV showing your limited company as your employer and your contracts as external consultancy assignments (as if you were a 'Big 5' Consultant). This is legally correct and will present you in a more 'suitable' light. "
Reference Here
Is this how you are meant to write out different contracts? I have always put them down as separate employments.
If so don't worry.
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Originally posted by oxon1985 View PostHi, does anyone have first hand experiance of using companies to help "polish" up your CV - i have been struggling to get my CV through to interview for a number of jobs which, on paper, i believe my CV looks a direct fit and would of thought i would have at least got a a telephone interview from one of them.
from research and talking to people (agencies) they all mention ATS scanning software which scans your CV before even the agency see's it let alone the end client. from that and google, there are a number of companies offering 1-2-1 coaching/writing of your CV from someone specific to my industry.
has anyone done this/used these companies, any recomendadtions?
thanks
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Originally posted by oxon1985 View PostHi, does anyone have first hand experiance of using companies to help "polish" up your CV - i have been struggling to get my CV through to interview for a number of jobs which, on paper, i believe my CV looks a direct fit and would of thought i would have at least got a a telephone interview from one of them.
from research and talking to people (agencies) they all mention ATS scanning software which scans your CV before even the agency see's it let alone the end client. from that and google, there are a number of companies offering 1-2-1 coaching/writing of your CV from someone specific to my industry.
has anyone done this/used these companies, any recomendadtions?
thanks
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I have been thinking about getting mine reviewed as well. If you do go for it, let us know how it goes.
I was also looking through the posts/links above and found this:
"Your CV probably shows each contract as a 'separate employment'. Re-write your CV showing your limited company as your employer and your contracts as external consultancy assignments (as if you were a 'Big 5' Consultant). This is legally correct and will present you in a more 'suitable' light. "
Reference Here
Is this how you are meant to write out different contracts? I have always put them down as separate employments.
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Originally posted by oxon1985 View PostHi, does anyone have first hand experiance of using companies to help "polish" up your CV - i have been struggling to get my CV through to interview for a number of jobs which, on paper, i believe my CV looks a direct fit and would of thought i would have at least got a a telephone interview from one of them.
from research and talking to people (agencies) they all mention ATS scanning software which scans your CV before even the agency see's it let alone the end client. from that and google, there are a number of companies offering 1-2-1 coaching/writing of your CV from someone specific to my industry.
has anyone done this/used these companies, any recomendadtions?
thanks
I have never used the guys here but they do webinars on CUK. Some of the bigger agencies will use automated filtering I am sure.
https://www.contractoruk.com/cv/why_..._reviewed.html
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Originally posted by oxon1985 View PostHi, does anyone have first hand experiance of using companies to help "polish" up your CV - i have been struggling to get my CV through to interview for a number of jobs which, on paper, i believe my CV looks a direct fit and would of thought i would have at least got a a telephone interview from one of them.
from research and talking to people (agencies) they all mention ATS scanning software which scans your CV before even the agency see's it let alone the end client. from that and google, there are a number of companies offering 1-2-1 coaching/writing of your CV from someone specific to my industry.
has anyone done this/used these companies, any recomendadtions?
thanks
Did you speak to the agency before sending your CV in?
Did you speak to them after sending it in?
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Tons of threads on this topic already. Have a look at the link below
https://www.bing.com/search?q=profes...d=&adlt=strict
The real issue is whether you lick the chutney spoon before putting it back.
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CV writing companies
Hi, does anyone have first hand experiance of using companies to help "polish" up your CV - i have been struggling to get my CV through to interview for a number of jobs which, on paper, i believe my CV looks a direct fit and would of thought i would have at least got a a telephone interview from one of them.
from research and talking to people (agencies) they all mention ATS scanning software which scans your CV before even the agency see's it let alone the end client. from that and google, there are a number of companies offering 1-2-1 coaching/writing of your CV from someone specific to my industry.
has anyone done this/used these companies, any recomendadtions?
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