Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc?

Posted by kryptonic on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @09:36AM
from the ask-hn dept.

I've been unemployed for about 3 months and am about to be homeless. I've been applying for jobs for the last 3 months unsuccessfully. I'd really really appreciate someone with some knowledge looking over my CV and past cover letters to perhaps find out how I can improve things.

Over the last couple of weeks I've been rejected at the application stage so I'm guessing I'm doing something wrong. I would offer some money but I don't have much left. I can spare $10 for a decent critic, beyond that you'd have my genuine thanks. I'm barely sleeping and beyond desperate. Thanks.

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by blowski on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @09:40AM (#13229421)

I'm happy to have a read (no cash necessary). Contact details are on my profile page.

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by kryptonic on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @09:41AM (#13229432)

Thank you =) I'll send you an email now

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by blowski on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @11:42AM (#13230484)

Just replied - let me know if it doesn't come through.

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by hunglee2 on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @01:07PM (#13231212)

Hey man, I can help. I've been a recruiter for tech for 10 years and now run Workshape.io, a job discovery platform for software developers. Reach out to me on email hung at workshape.io.

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by suaveybloke on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @11:02AM (#13230099)

I would be happy to take a look at your CV if you're still looking for a critic. No payment necessary!

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by gentleteblor on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @01:40PM (#13231501)

I'm happy to take a look as well (no payment needed). Email in profile.

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by pranavpiyush on Thursday December 22, 2016 @12:57AM (#13235196)

Happy to help pro bono. pranav [at] pranavpiyush [dot] com

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by JSeymourATL on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @11:26AM (#13230308)

How visible are you in the marketplace? Can you be found on Github? Linkedin?

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by kryptonic on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @01:50PM (#13231580)

I use both

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by JSeymourATL on Thursday December 22, 2016 @11:12AM (#13238183)

Suggest taking a look at your profile, what's missing? Make sure it's punched-up with the appropriate buzzwords. You want to send a signal to the market you've got experience & expertise in this space. Recruiter Bozos should be able to reach you easily. Include a good contact link.

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by tapan_k on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @09:39AM (#13229412)

I can take take a look. (Thanks for the $10 offer, but no thanks).

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by kryptonic on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @09:41AM (#13229425)

Thanks, I really appreciate it =)

What's the best way to contact you?

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by tapan_k on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @09:48AM (#13229492)

My email is in my profile. :) tapan (AT) karecha (DOT) com

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Re:Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc? by miguelrochefort on Wednesday December 21, 2016 @03:29PM (#13232348)

I'll do it for $10.

Contact information in profile.

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