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Automatically generating bespoke CVs ?
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostI 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.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
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Originally posted by speling bee View PostI 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.Comment
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Originally posted by vwdan View Postshrug, whatever works for you. I think we can agree that 8 is ludicrous, though.The material prosperity of a nation is not an abiding possession; the deeds of its people are.
George Frederic Watts
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Originally posted by Boo View PostIf you can't fill 8 pages of a CV after 20 years then you are a slacker IMO.While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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Originally posted by Boo View PostAnd if you can't fill 8 pages of a CV after 20 years then you are a slacker IMO.
Originally posted by Boo View PostHence my question regarding what technologies would be suitable to do this ?
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)?Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostHave 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)?
BooComment
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Originally posted by Sysman View PostHave 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)?While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'Comment
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