Why am I constantly asked to send my latest CV when it's right in front of them?

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Contreras replied

10 October 2013, 22:25
Originally posted by doodab View Post

It's a test. If you can't deal with thicko agents you've got no chance when it comes to the customers.

lol. That rings so true.

I have a simple web page with my CV available as a PDF download, I put a URL in my profiles on the various job boards, I put a clickable link to it from my LinkedIn profile, Google my name and 'CV' and it's #1 hit, and even the PDF itself has a clickable link to download the latest version - yet agents still feel the need to ask for an updated copy.
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d000hg replied

10 October 2013, 13:34
Originally posted by northernladuk View Post

Because they get CV's from job boards, off their systems etc and they are often out of date. It is also an opportunity for you to send the best tailored one for the role and just not your generic one. They call me off the number they got of my CV's that are 2 years out of date. It's hardly a big deal.

WHS. An agent would be negligent not to double check they have your most recent CV.
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Zippy replied

10 October 2013, 13:05
Because they have to pay the job boards to download your cv.
They get your contact details off an old cv, or you are in their database for some reason.
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doodab replied

10 October 2013, 12:32
It's a test. If you can't deal with thicko agents you've got no chance when it comes to the customers.
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northernladuk replied

10 October 2013, 12:02
Because they get CV's from job boards, off their systems etc and they are often out of date. It is also an opportunity for you to send the best tailored one for the role and just not your generic one. They call me off the number they got of my CV's that are 2 years out of date. It's hardly a big deal.
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vetran replied

10 October 2013, 11:59
they are hoping for one with references on!

Probably they can't detach the CV from the application system so want it as an attachment in a mail.
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bigugly started a topic Why am I constantly asked to send my latest CV when it's right in front of them?

10 October 2013, 11:48
Why am I constantly asked to send my latest CV when it's right in front of them?

What's with recruiters asking for the latest CV? I mean I get that they need it but "please send over your latest CV" is kind of the opening line of every recruiter I speak to. Even though I've just applied for a position, and obviously attached my latest CV to the application (and they're calling me using the number on my CV!!). Is it just how they say g'mornin' or is there some deep and sinister meaning that I'm unaware of?
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