Contractor CV Writing

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^ TopWriting a CV - Killer Techniques

An introduction to effective CV writing for contractors
The impact your CV makes determines whether you get asked for an interview. This article introduces all the aspects of writing high impact targeted CVs.

Writing the killer CV
The candidates with the best CVs get interviews. This article tells you how to write a high impact CV to get you in the door.

How to structure a CV for high impact
Explains how and why to structure a cv for high impact.

How to target your CV
Describing the technique of how to target your CV to different types of jobs.

How to write a targetted profile on your cv
Tips for tuning your profile to directly target the position and ultimately getting you an interview.

How to write an achievement on your CV
How to write impressive achievements on your CV to secure interviews.

Contractor CVs and résumés: a guide to alternative formats
Contractors are encouraged to prepare CVs in a high impact format to maximise chances of securing an interview. But alternative formats are emerging.

^ TopCommon Mistakes

Common mistakes when writing a CV
A bad CV will prevent you from getting the interview even if you are the best person for the role. Here we explain the common mistakes people make on CVs.

Why a generalised CV doesn’t work
Using a single CV for all job applications is not the most effective approach. Find out why

^ TopExamples

Cvs deconstructed: applying the killer CV technique - case study 1
We deconstruct a real CV and suggest changes to improve the impact and chance of getting to an interview.

Cvs deconstructed: applying the killer CV technique - case study 2
We deconstruct a real CV and suggest changes to improve the impact and chance of getting to an interview.

Cvs deconstructed: applying the killer CV technique - case study 3
We deconstruct a real CV and suggest changes to improve the impact and chance of getting to an interview.

^ TopTemplate

Killer CV template
A template in Microsoft Word for writing a killer CV that directly targets the contract position.


  
  

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