Automatically generating bespoke CVs ?

[vwdan]

Who says 2 pages at a maximum? I put the important stuff on Pages 1 and 2, but other stuff that is expected (older jobs and qualifications) on Page 3.

I suppose it's all opinion, but everything I've read or heard indicates that 2 pages is a safe bet. I expect it depends on your seniority and how niche your industry is - if you're one of 3 applicants I'm sure you can 'get away' with a lot more than if you're one of 50.

 

[speling bee]

I suppose it's all opinion, but everything I've read or heard indicates that 2 pages is a safe bet. I expect it depends on your seniority and how niche your industry is - if you're one of 3 applicants I'm sure you can 'get away' with a lot more than if you're one of 50.

I don't care if they read page 3 or not, but I'm not filling page 1 and 2 up with stuff that will not get me the gig, but which is expected in a CV.

 

[vwdan]

I don't care if they read page 3 or not, but I'm not filling page 1 and 2 up with stuff that will not get me the gig, but which is expected in a CV.

shrug, whatever works for you. I think we can agree that 8 is ludicrous, though.

 

[speling bee]

shrug, whatever works for you. I think we can agree that 8 is ludicrous, though.

I agree that 8 is ludicrous. However, I have had agencies turn my CV into their formatted CV, padded out to 8 pages. Which was ludicrous.

 

[doodab]

If you can't fill 8 pages of a CV after 20 years then you are a slacker IMO.

Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Why not do science on it? Apply for half of your next 20 jobs with a 3 page CV and half with an 8 page CV and see which garners the best response.

 

[Sysman]

And if you can't fill 8 pages of a CV after 20 years then you are a slacker IMO.

The purpose of the 2 or 3 page CV is to get through the filtering process and get an interview. It isn't to describe your whole working life. The 8 page version is something you can take to the interview to show 'em face to face (but only if they show interest).

Hence my question regarding what technologies would be suitable to do this ?

Have you considered Python?

Just one quick search gave me this: Python and Microsoft Office – Using PyWin32

Python can access databases and there are libraries which support all sorts of other stuff.

If you really want to get your teeth into something, try the Python Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK)?

 

[Boo]

Have you considered Python?

Just one quick search gave me this: Python and Microsoft Office – Using PyWin32

Python can access databases and there are libraries which support all sorts of other stuff.

If you really want to get your teeth into something, try the Python Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK)?

Thanks, that's interesting, I will look into that.

Boo

 

[doodab]

Have you considered Python?

Just one quick search gave me this: Python and Microsoft Office – Using PyWin32

Python can access databases and there are libraries which support all sorts of other stuff.

If you really want to get your teeth into something, try the Python Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK)?

Probably a better skill to pick up than VBA for Office 2003 as well.