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[David]

I know you can all produce and print your own CV at home, but ask yourself - does it look professional? What about having one that does?

But how? Well, that's where I come in. Bearing in mind that my profession is actually graphic design and desk top publishing, then let me have a look at your CV and produce one that not only looks good, but, using the right paper, actually feels good. Your choice really - I can produce a good looking CV as a PDF for you to print at home on your own paper or I can print it out on some pretty top-notch quality paper that stands out a little more than your normal printer-paper and send it to you.

[Redmanc35]

I know you can all produce and print your own CV at home, but ask yourself - does it look professional? What about having one that does?

But how? Well, that's where I come in. Bearing in mind that my profession is actually graphic design and desk top publishing, then let me have a look at your CV and produce one that not only looks good, but, using the right paper, actually feels good. Your choice really - I can produce a good looking CV as a PDF for you to print at home on your own paper or I can print it out on some pretty top-notch quality paper that stands out a little more than your normal printer-paper and send it to you.

Davids trying to steal all our qualifications!!!!

[Sheepy]

and how much does one charge for such service. Do you have an exampler one we can glimpse at? not saying your pants - more curiosity

[Chuckster]

and how much does one charge for such service. Do you have an exampler one we can glimpse at? not saying your pants - more curiosity

what's his pants got to do with it..?

[Giraffe]

what's his pants got to do with it..?

Just have a look in the evil rumours section !!

Seriously though next time I'm job hunting, which will hopefully be in the first part of this year, I will be interested in this.

[Professional_Cynic]

I know you can all produce and print your own CV at home, but ask yourself - does it look professional? What about having one that does?

But how? Well, that's where I come in. Bearing in mind that my profession is actually graphic design and desk top publishing, then let me have a look at your CV and produce one that not only looks good, but, using the right paper, actually feels good. Your choice really - I can produce a good looking CV as a PDF for you to print at home on your own paper or I can print it out on some pretty top-notch quality paper that stands out a little more than your normal printer-paper and send it to you.

not wanting to burst your bubble, but many organisation who accept CV's like to receive them electronically in word format these days

[David]

not wanting to burst your bubble, but many organisation who accept CV's like to receive them electronically in word format these days

Yeah, appreciated - although that said, a CV which has been laid out in other than Arial or Comic Sans fonts saved as PDF can look a little more inviting.

Also, some employers still do ask for printed CVs on occasion. So the service is here, that's all.

[PM85]

Any examples??

[Professional_Cynic]

Yeah, appreciated - although that said, a CV which has been laid out in other than Arial or Comic Sans fonts saved as PDF can look a little more inviting.

Also, some employers still do ask for printed CVs on occasion. So the service is here, that's all.

any one who uses anythign other than arial or times new roman on their CV wants a slap

[David]

Any examples??

Well no, not as yet. It's hard to put any up as I haven't actually done anyone's but my own yet

[at06]

Perhaps write one for Joe Bloggs and show us as an example

[declan]

Im guessing it's not free.. whats the damage guv'?

[RMP]

Yeah, appreciated - although that said, a CV which has been laid out in other than Arial or Comic Sans fonts saved as PDF can look a little more inviting.

I use OpenOffice to automatically convert the document into PDF format, I know you can buy PDF makers but the one in OpenOffice is free of charge.

[David]

Perhaps write one for Joe Bloggs and show us as an example

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Of course this is but one example. Each CV will be tailored to the person. In general, unless you do need loads of detail, it's best to keep it to no more than 2 pages which I will endeavour to do. Everyone will have slightly different sections to go in, again, the CV will reflect that.

Im guessing it's not free.. whats the damage guv'?

At the moment I'm still finalising prices, however, at the moment I'm proposing £20.00 for 30 by post (extra). This will be with a quality print finish and on quality paper giving a crisp, sharp, black finish. That might sound expensive at first glance, but they will look clean and sharp with nice paper. Sure you can do it for less at home, though you are still using ink and paper you've paid for - but what sort of paper and what's the print quality like?

I use OpenOffice to automatically convert the document into PDF format, I know you can buy PDF makers but the one in OpenOffice is free of charge.

Yep, again, all that I accept. Anyone can do it at home - I'm just offering a service for something that's a little better than can be produced at home on home paper.

[Godfather]

That still sounds very cheap!

I agree, David stop selling yourself short! Go to any secretarial service and they will churn out a standard template one with your details hurridly typed in, and charge £25+ for the privilege, and you have to go and print it or it's a quid a copy!

If you need paper David let me know, I can't promise but I am pretty sure I have a load of really nice stuff sitting around somewhere, you can have it for the cost of the postage

If not I can get you a very nice high white 100gsm laser and inkjet paper for £2.11 a ream (500 sheets) plus VAT, just let me know.

[simon]

Why not use Microsoft Publisher or various other FREE CV writers to design one?

[Godfather]

Why not use Microsoft Publisher or various other FREE CV writers to design one?

Most CV's I have been given over the years have made me laugh, the majority of people couldn't put a CV together if their life depended on it, and CV software is rubbish, and CV's it churns out look like they have been made by a piece of software to be honest. The only decent ones I have ever seen cost a fair few quid, cheaper to write it yourself or get someone to do it for you.

[David]

Shameless bump.

[MattD]

Why not use Microsoft Publisher or various other FREE CV writers to design one?

I agree, CV`s done in template generators look horrendous..you end up with fluffy clouds or ballons on them or something as stupid. A CV is what will catch your prospective recruiters eye...£20 for a professionally produced job is worth it if your serious about getting the job...if not just send in an A4 Sheet typed in word with your own spelling mistakes on it folded in half

[Corbs]

If anyone has tried making docs but wants them as a pdf then google 'cute pdf writer'Its free!!. Install and forget. just choose it as the printer and it makes a pdf from anything that ncan print on windows Its free!!

[David]

Whilst I thank you for bumping this thread - which I still offer by the way - what has this got to do with me offering my services to those people who would like a good quality CV on good quality paper from a good quality printer all for, at the end of the day, quite reasonable rates?

[adsey]

a score for a cv thats very reasonable as theres a firm down my way does it for fifty

well worth it guys if oyu need a cv donewith a professional touch.

David do you have a website where we could veiw the kind of work you do so we can check it out??

[David]

a score for a cv thats very reasonable as theres a firm down my way does it for fifty

well worth it guys if oyu need a cv donewith a professional touch.

David do you have a website where we could veiw the kind of work you do so we can check it out??

Blimey I'm not that advanced!

And also, since it's been a while since the thread was first posted, prices are likely to rise, however, they are still reasonable.

[adsey]

yes costs will rise what with various other inflative prices but yes i have no doubt they are still reasonable, you seem like an honest guy so id probably trust you with a cv and money well spent.

[DanielS]

I get mine done for free by my mummy or connexions.

It would take you abit to do mine seems that I have 3 pages worth of CV to read