Just in the process of updating my CV, and wondered (since I now have a very nice PDF conversion tool) about saving it as a PDF instead. Out of curiosity I thought I'd ask our esteemed board what they generally send to agents/clients these days, Word, PDF or something else?
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Originally posted by Joe BloggsJust in the process of updating my CV, and wondered (since I now have a very nice PDF conversion tool) about saving it as a PDF instead. Out of curiosity I thought I'd ask our esteemed board what they generally send to agents/clients these days, Word, PDF or something else? -
"I don't have a CV 1 16.67% "
hi Milan, how are you today?I've seen much of the rest of the world. It is brutal and cruel and dark, Rome is the light.Comment
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Originally posted by Francko"I don't have a CV 1 16.67% "
hi Milan, how are you today?Oh Jesus - Disaster Management Ltd.
You know you'll need us!Comment
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Selected word though it's actually .rtf
Would not send in pdf because even though i can agree with Lucifer's feeling the agent generally needs to do some editing (like take out your personal contact details)Comment
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Likewise, I can agree with both your points.
I thought of using PDF because a number of times I've turned up to an interview and (for want of a better word) seen my CV 'butchered'. The agent has changed something or other and the formatting which I've spent some time on to get things onto specifc lines/pages etc, has been turned from a very tidy 3 page document into a 5-6 page mess.
Honestly at times I've been surprised they'd even called me in as my feeling on seeing such a CV would probably be to bin in.Comment
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Used to use PDF, included ltd company logo, part of big IR35 campaign, branding, company premises, leaflets etc.
But kept getting push back from agenceis.
Stick to Word now, plus more agencies have websites and internal systems that handle word better for searching.
Like them or not, its better they find you in their database.Comment
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Originally posted by steve'OStick to Word it's simple...rather like the Pimps...sorry! agents that I have dealt with
* Although the average brain of an agent cannot handle this task easilyI've seen much of the rest of the world. It is brutal and cruel and dark, Rome is the light.Comment
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who needs a CV anyway....word of mouth.....works fine...SA says;
Well you looked so stylish I thought you batted for the other camp - thats like the ultimate compliment!
I couldn't imagine you ever having a hair out of place!
n5gooner is awarded +5 Xeno Geek Points.(whatever these are)Comment
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