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    Top recruiter tips for development CVs

    Recruiters from six development employers share their top advice for writing that all-important CV.

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    With recruiters receiving hundreds, or even thousands, of applications for a single job posting, a candidate's CV needs to make a strong first impression if they are to succeed to the next stage.

    During recent conversations with recruiters from various development organizations, Devex asked what they look for in a candidate and what are some of the most common application mistakes they see.

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