Matt Craven

Matt is the Founder of The CV & Interview Advisors and Incredibly Linked. He is considered to be a thought-leader in Personal Branding and is regularly engaged as a public speaker to deliver advice and guidance to global audiences on all things related to CV authoring, career advancement, LinkedIn, personal branding and thought leadership.

Matt started his career in sales and operations roles in the vehicle hire sector, moving into recruitment in 1999 and doing everything from junior contract recruitment through to senior level search. Matt subsequently headed-up several teams, operating at Senior Manager level.

In 2006, Matt took the plunge and set-up The CV & Interview Advisors which he has grown into a market-leading business with a global client base and partnerships with some of the UK and World's most illustrious associations and institutes.

As well as running multiple businesses, Matt spends his time researching and developing The CV & Interview Advisors and Incredibly Linked's intellectual property e.g. copywriting and coaching methodologies.

www.linkedin.com/in/mattcravencvandlinkedinexpert/

Contractor CV review - why get your CV reviewed?

As a contractor seeking new opportunities in the current, competitive jobs market, having an up-to-date CV that really sells your capabilities and achievements is absolutely essential.

6th November, 2023 | CV Guides

In a shrinking IT labour market, the silver lining is hidden contractor jobs

Making yourself visible to ‘hidden’ contractor opportunities is the way to go when the open market falters.

18th October, 2023 | Comment

Four quick-wins to boost LinkedIn visibility as a contractor

Leap up the professional network’s rankings, increase your profile visits and even land work, just by doing the following four.

27th September, 2023 | Jobs Guides

In the LinkedIn battle of About v Featured, simply prime all sections to avoid defeat

Leaving just one part of your profile less than ‘dope’ could be what loses you that dream IT contract.

18th September, 2023 | Comment

Six Artificial Intelligence hacks contractors can use right now

From client prospecting to proposal creation, there’s nothing artificial about the heavy lifting ChatGPT can do for your company if it’s used intelligently.

24th July, 2023 | Comment

Can IT contractors use ChatGPT to win more clients?

The AI darling of the moment is sweet for IT contractors in a rush, who can’t spell and need the bare essentials. But for true professionals? It’s a bit sour.

11th July, 2023 | Comment

Contractors, tried using Artificial Intelligence to create your CV?

In the battle of Man versus AI, one contract work-winning expert is having quite the ding-dong with ChatGPT.

26th June, 2023 | CV Guides

5 ways to grow your contractor business

The key things successful contractors do -- to not have to rely on agencies for the next opportunity.

13th June, 2023 | Successful Contracting

Your contractor CV: Is it victim to the Dunning-Kruger Effect?

‘My CV is awesome.’ And other statements you tell yourself that prove it’s time to reach out.

24th April, 2023 | CV Guides

Contractors’ Questions: Do you get what you pay for with CV writers?

Top tips for a contractor returnee wondering if £999 is a bit steep for a CV refresh.

19th April, 2023 | CV Guides

Key CV writing tips and CV template for contractors

Industry experts provide a template & checklist to ensure your CV makes the grade.

31st March, 2023 | CV Guides

Should LinkedIn be used to sell your contractor services? Absolutely…

Biz dev specialists (and other contractors) are welcome at my March 7th masterclass on putting LinkedIn Sales Navigator to work for your company.

21st February, 2023 | Comment

5 biggest contractor CV mistakes to avoid making in 2023

Work-winning expert Matt Craven reveals what will get your contractor CV binned in 2023.

14th December, 2022 | CV Guides

Contractors, are you letting the outside-IR35 team down by ‘job’ searching?

A cautionary tale for contractors about lack of focus – on a CV; on your business, on your status.

8th December, 2022 | Comment

Revealed: the personal branding lessons prime minister Liz Truss can teach contractors

If the reports are right, contractors aren’t alone in not finding branding oneself easy. So, our new PM is already setting an example.

14th September, 2022 | Comment

Contractors’ Questions: Am I right to never want to write a CV again?

Work-winning expert Matt Craven disappoints a contractor hoping their LinkedIn profile can do all the talking.

18th August, 2022 | CV Guides

Let me take a selfie for my contractor LinkedIn profile. Or not?

Right and wrong doesn’t really exist on a platform seeing itself as social. But there is a sweet spot.

19th July, 2022 | Comment

Contractors’ Questions: Should contractors use LinkedIn’s Social Selling Index (SSI)?

A yardstick for how well you’re performing is the business network's latest offering. And it’s well worthwhile.

5th July, 2022 | Successful Contracting

As a new contractor with lots of permie experience, do I need to bother much with a CV?

‘Your numerous promotions yesteryear won’t count for much in the contractor market, even if you are a 30-year tech veteran.’

22nd April, 2022 | CV Guides

Should I tailor my CV and risk agencies receiving several versions of my skills?

Agents only care about one thing -- so get tailoring just like any other bidding, pitching, tendering business.

13th April, 2022 | CV Guides