After reviewing more than 1000 CVs from IT Professionals in every niche possible, I created this essential guide on the Top 10 CV Mistakes I've seen (and more importantly how to avoid them) - so you can get put forward for more roles and stop being ignored!
Based on more than 1000 CV reviews
Are you blinkered when looking at your own CV?
Do you look at your CV with rose-tinted glasses?
Most people spend 5-10 minutes updating their CV, tagging on the latest role, whilst not even seeing the underlying issues that could be seriously damaging their chances of securing their next role...
This guide will save you time, effort, money & countless missed opportunities
Avoid having your CV discarded by recruiters & hiring managers based on 1st impressions
Maximise your chances of being put forward for the roles you want & deserve
Get commended on your CV layout, format & content, impressing each & every reader
Maximise your chances of being selected for interview by the end client (the more interviews you have the more offers you'll receive)
"Top 10 CV Mistakes is a hard-hitting and concise collection of crucial insights into the CV paradigm"
"The Top 10 CV Mistakes provides the fine details that are easy to overlook when writing your CV"
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About The Author
Dave Gerrish is a seasoned IT contractor with over 28 years of hands-on experience, having worked extensively across the UK & Europe, as well as contracting internationally in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
Over that time, he’s delivered for major blue-chip organisations including The Post Office, Barclays, the London Stock Exchange, Hewlett Packard, Fidelity, Bupa, Cazenove, the Australian Stock Exchange, and others.
Dave is the founder of the award-winning IT Contracting Academy, supporting thousands of IT professionals across Facebook and LinkedIn communities - from experienced contractors to aspiring contractors and permanent IT professionals.
Members receive practical guidance, honest market insight, and access to the latest live roles as part of the wider support Dave offers the IT community.
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