Can't contractors write better CVs?

**realityhack** · 12 February 2009, 21:16

I've seen the most shockingly awful contractor cvs, some quite highly skilled, but zero clue about presenting information. And interviewed the most introspective people. The mind boggles. How do they stay in work?

**MarillionFan** · 12 February 2009, 21:19

So that would account why I always got the job. My CV = Perfection

**MPwannadecentincome** · 12 February 2009, 21:45

Originally posted by Francko View Post

Now, I have just found this CV of this guy who applied recently for a developer role and gave him a call.

His CV is just a list of technical skills, Java 1, 1.1,1.2, 1.3, Web 1.0, 2.0, etc. etc. with not even a single reference to managing projects or people. Now I called him and he tells me that he only wants to manage projects.

So why did he send me the CV for a developer role if he's not interested?

Are developers short of jobs?

I bet he forgot to send me the PM version of his CV.

(vent over - thanks!)

**minestrone** · 12 February 2009, 21:46

If you have a good CV and a good interview outfit you pratically have the job before you open your mouth.

**dang65** · 12 February 2009, 21:53

Originally posted by minestrone View Post

If you have a good CV and a good interview outfit you pratically have the job before you open your mouth.

Interview outfit? You mean you actually have to go and see people before they employ you?

Good CV and impeccable telephone voice, old boy. All that's needed.

**Francko** · 12 February 2009, 22:04

Originally posted by dang65 View Post

Interview outfit? You mean you actually have to go and see people before they employ you?

Good CV and impeccable telephone voice, old boy. All that's needed.

Would it make sense to hire a professional radio speaker voice? Bet I am the first to think about this... when you get hired you will just sound surprised..."does my voice sound really different in person?"

**realityhack** · 12 February 2009, 22:23

Originally posted by Francko View Post

Would it make sense to hire a professional radio speaker voice? Bet I am the first to think about this... when you get hired you will just sound surprised..."does my voice sound really different in person?"

I swear I had that once, brought someone in on the strength of a good telephone interview as it was a short gig. Was utterly forking useless in person. And I'm positive it was someone else on the phone. I'm sure it happens.

**BolshieBastard** · 12 February 2009, 22:33

Originally posted by Francko View Post

Now, I have just found this CV of this guy who applied recently for a developer role and gave him a call.

His CV is just a list of technical skills, Java 1, 1.1,1.2, 1.3, Web 1.0, 2.0, etc. etc. with not even a single reference to managing projects or people. Now I called him and he tells me that he only wants to manage projects.

So why did he send me the CV for a developer role if he's not interested?

Are developers short of jobs?

I bet he forgot to send me the PM version of his CV.

(vent over - thanks!)

Not quite as bad a fecking agents who have my cv yet contact me about roles not even mentioned in my skillset!

**minestrone** · 12 February 2009, 23:38

Originally posted by dang65 View Post

Interview outfit? You mean you actually have to go and see people before they employ you?

Good CV and impeccable telephone voice, old boy. All that's needed.

6 years of contracting and never came across a job where a face to face was not required.

Can't contractors write better CVs?