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  • vetran
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    Don't forget to put your fighting weight on it.



    Seriously try a few of the job boards they have some really good guides free to download.

    Get it reviewed by anyone who is willing.

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  • Spacecadet
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    Blinking text looks great for making things stand out, just remember to hit the print button at the moment when the text is visible

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  • wobbegong
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    Don't be a square, stand out from the crowd, make an impression, be the one they remember; Word has a host of wonderful text effects from 'Shimmer' and 'Sparkle Text' to 'Las Vegas Lights'.

    Who dares wins, Rodders.

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  • SizeZero
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    Originally posted by Oscar View Post
    I want to reformat my CV - Looking for good tips
    Thanks!
    You know, I think you've discovered the ideal font format right there. You'll certainly stand out from the other applicants.

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  • Clippy
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    Don't forget to include full details of two (recent) references - saves the agent/recruiter having to ask and delaying the inevitable interview.

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  • kandr
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    Originally posted by Oscar View Post
    I want to reformat my CV - Looking for good tips, tools, templates etc for doing that.

    Would like to somehow being able to change my mind without going through it line-by line.

    Perhaps i should take it as an exercise in CSS?
    (Think I need to deliver Word doc though - not sure how that would work).

    Another thing I would like to do is to customize it for specific roles without loosing tracks.

    If the source is in the right type of format i could use source control, though perhaps standard Word comparison is just as good.


    Thanks!
    I think a word processor is your best choice, something like Word from Microsoft. That way you wont be the laughing stock of the Agents.

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  • Troll
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    Comic Sans is the de rigueur contractors font

    about 9 pages minimum

    Don't forget to list your hobbies

    HTH

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  • Oscar
    started a topic CV formating - any tips, tools etc?

    CV formating - any tips, tools etc?

    I want to reformat my CV - Looking for good tips, tools, templates etc for doing that.

    Would like to somehow being able to change my mind without going through it line-by line.

    Perhaps i should take it as an exercise in CSS?
    (Think I need to deliver Word doc though - not sure how that would work).

    Another thing I would like to do is to customize it for specific roles without loosing tracks.

    If the source is in the right type of format i could use source control, though perhaps standard Word comparison is just as good.


    Thanks!

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