krowley (10/31/2013)
...What I hate is the process of looking for open positions that fit my competencies, filling out applications, (with the same info being needed almost every time but we for some reason can't standardize this so I can just let the computer fill in the info for me), building\customizing a resume\CV etc...
It doesn't seem to be same in the UK. It is mostly based on CVs (resumes to the USA folk - as for the rest of the world erm, sorry, I don't know).
I am not a huge fan of tailoring CVs to job applications. Arguably it is an opportunity to highlight the most relevant experience you have but I find that it is too tempting for candidates to, or often agents asking candidates to, emphasise something that is a little bit more than a stretching of the truth. I know it is standard practice but I put my CV out there, warts and all, and I get something or I don't. Having said that I keep it matched word for work with my (publicly visible) LinkedIn profile (which also includes positions that have dropped off of the end of the CV).
Can you put your resume online and turn the tables around?
Gaz
-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!