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Re: [LUG] Advice/tips on a LaTeX CV.

 

On Wed, Jul 7, 2021, at 5:48 PM, Paul Sutton via list wrote:
> 
> 
> On 07/07/2021 17:04, Dom Rodriguez/shymega wrote:
> > Hey all.
> > 
> > I'm trying to get my CV going again for job hunting, and my current CV
> > is using the ModernCV class, but I'm finding it a bit heavy, and I'd prefer 
> > something simple and compact. No flashy things... I store my current CV in a Git 
> > repository, which I branch from the template to various job applications, 
> > customise, and write a cover letter. Then I commit.
> >   
> > I suppose my question is, does anyone here use a template *other than*
> > `moderncv`, or have any advice/tips for a custom CV layout?
> > 
> > One may ask: why TeX? It's primarily because I find the control I get
> > over my documents is so flexible - its also why I used it at college -
> > and that I can commit the sources to my Git repository. It's not on
> > GitHub, as it has my address ;)
> >   
> > Cheers!
> >   
> > 
> 
> 
> Hi Dom
> 
> I am using the Scismic CV template
> 
> https://www.overleaf.com/latex/templates/scismics-recommended-cv-template-for-biotech-and-pharma-jobs/hbnkjrjnnpjz
> 
> Granted it is meant for biotech jobs, it does, however have all the 
> sections needed, e.g personal statement, skills, experience, education etc.
> 
> I recently asked for some advice on my CV and was informed it was really 
> good, in terms of information, layout etc.
> 
> There are two parts to this as there is a .sty file that runs along side 
> the main document main.tex.

I can't see the .sty. Also, Overleaf doesn't seem to let me sign up with my Google 
account. Which sucks, all I want is the .sty file. The template looks OK, I suppose.

I was told in my last interview that my CV was good, but had some 'minor errors', 
commas for example.

-- 
Kind regards,
--
Dom Rodriguez (also known as shymega)

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