Reply to: Arrghh, distractions!!

[Old Greg]

Fiddle with font sizes and spacing to get it down as much as possible.

Don't get him started.

[DBA_bloke]

i didn't really need a cv for my last jobs - the employers knew me and my skillset.. i did spend weeks recently updating my cv and was happy.. i got an interview but blew it (the interviewer's call woke me up, at 12:30pm! i was brain-dead with a throbbing headache.)

however, looking at my cv now - it's tulip.. it's five pages long - general with far too much info.. i'm endeavouring to rewrite, ir35calc template style.

Bullet points are the answer - honestly. See this - hope it helps a bit. 2 pages should be enough for any CV. Fiddle with font sizes and spacing to get it down as much as possible.

[Bagpuss]

Try cracking one off. That should relax you enough to concentrate.

HTH

By the content, I expect you are spanking your monkey as you write every post

[barry_abs]

See told you it would work.

*sounds of rhythmic beating 'neath desk*

yeah... *pant* .. you're on to something..

seriously, though.. i've mailed my cv to the professionals for review.. thanks daviejones!

[sasguru]

however, looking at my cv now - it's tulip.. it's five pages long - general with far too much info.. i'm endeavouring to rewrite, ir35calc template style.

See told you it would work.

[barry_abs]

I don't get it. Your CV was OK last time you applied for a job, why is it useless now? Why can't you just add the little bit for the current/last gig you did?

i didn't really need a cv for my last jobs - the employers knew me and my skillset.. i did spend weeks recently updating my cv and was happy.. i got an interview but blew it (the interviewer's call woke me up, at 12:30pm! i was brain-dead with a throbbing headache.)

however, looking at my cv now - it's tulip.. it's five pages long - general with far too much info.. i'm endeavouring to rewrite, ir35calc template style.

[barry_abs]

No, I get a good one done and tweak it very slightly!!! Most of the time I do not need to anything to it...and if I need a major review, I get it done at a reduced price.

hmm.. this appeals to me.. leaves me free to waste, guilt free.. any recommendations who to use?

[DBA_bloke]

I don't get it. Your CV was OK last time you applied for a job, why is it useless now? Why can't you just add the little bit for the current/last gig you did?

[daviejones]

do you purchase a general cv then tailor it for each application?

No, I get a good one done and tweak it very slightly!!! Most of the time I do not need to anything to it...and if I need a major review, I get it done at a reduced price.

[barry_abs]

Boot in safe mode and unplug your network cable / modem.

Open up notepad and start writing!!!!

good idea.. i tried something similar and made partial progress.. i sat down with my laptop (*nix) but was distracted by the system monitor.. '100% cpu, wonder what that is?' [open terminal] etc..

[barry_abs]

Try cracking one off. That should relax you enough to concentrate.

fired a few arcs off earlier, it relaxed me enough to watch an episode of 'classic albums'.

[MrRobin]

Boot in safe mode and unplug your network cable / modem.

Open up notepad and start writing!!!!

[barry_abs]

Nope...I get mine done for me.....

do you purchase a general cv then tailor it for each application?

[sasguru]

Try cracking one off. That should relax you enough to concentrate.

HTH

[Swiss Tony]

One I bloody hate, but it does work:

“ask yourself if what you are doing now is making you money”

Note: by posting here you can see that I do ignore my own advice!