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Write a general CV #137

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@illicitonion

When applying for jobs, you should tailor your CV to the specific job you're applying for. But you generally don't make a brand new CV from scratch for every application. It's useful to have a base CV with most of the information, which you can adjust.

Prepare a CV in a Google Doc which targets the kind of job you're hoping to apply for in the future (probably a software engineering job).

Make sure to read the CV guide and follow its instructions, including checking the checklist.

When your CV is ready:

  1. Run it through our automated CV reviewer and act on its feedback. If you're not sure about any of the feedback, reach out on Slack in #cyf-profile-review.
  2. After you've acted on that feedback, ask someone to review it on Slack in #cyf-profile-review. Make clear in your request that this is a generic CV to use as a base for future applications.

Respond to any feedback received, and keep iterating until your CV is great.

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  1. moved this to 📋 Backlog in SDC Project Boardon Nov 26, 2025
  2. moved this from 📋 Backlog to 🏗 In progress in SDC Project Boardon Dec 1, 2025
  3. moved this from 🏗 In progress to 👀 In review in SDC Project Boardon Dec 1, 2025
  4. added
    CoreThis is a core task and should be completed by all trainees
    and removed on Jan 6, 2026
  5. changed the title [-]03 Write a general CV[/-] [+]Write a general CV[/+] on Jan 6, 2026
  6. locked and limited conversation to collaborators on Mar 23, 2026
  7. moved this from 📋 Backlog to 🏗 In progress in My Coursework Planner Boardon Apr 14, 2026
  8. moved this from 🏗 In progress to ✅ Done in My Coursework Planner Boardon Apr 20, 2026
  9. moved this from 📋 Backlog to 🏗 In progress in Coursework Planner Boardon May 2, 2026
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