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Ask HN: Advise on CV, etc?

6 points by kryptonic ↗ HN
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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tapan_k
I can take take a look. (Thanks for the $10 offer, but no thanks).
kryptonic
Thanks, I really appreciate it =)

What's the best way to contact you?

tapan_k
My email is in my profile. :) tapan (AT) karecha (DOT) com
blowski
I'm happy to have a read (no cash necessary). Contact details are on my profile page.
kryptonic
Thank you =) I'll send you an email now
blowski
Just replied - let me know if it doesn't come through.
suaveybloke
I would be happy to take a look at your CV if you're still looking for a critic. No payment necessary!
JSeymourATL
How visible are you in the marketplace? Can you be found on Github? Linkedin?
kryptonic
I use both
JSeymourATL
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.
hunglee2
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.
gentleteblor
I'm happy to take a look as well (no payment needed). Email in profile.
pranavpiyush
Happy to help pro bono. pranav [at] pranavpiyush [dot] com