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    Webinar: Your guide to a standout consulting CV

    Devex Executive Vice President Kate Warren gives her expert advice on how to create a standout CV specifically for development consultants. Find out how to create a top consulting CV, from the basic elements to include to optimizing your CV for digital recruitment.

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    As an independent consultant, it’s likely you have a lot of experience to fit into one CV. Still, it’s important to keep your CV precise and succinct, while still showcasing your accomplishments and level of expertise. It’s equally important to tailor your CV to specific postings and clients, and ensure that it’s up to date with your latest experience.

    In a Devex Career Account online event, Kate Warren, executive vice president of Devex, gave her expert advice on how to create a standout CV specifically for development consultants. From the basic elements you should include, to the differences between a consulting CV versus others, to optimizing a CV for digital recruitment, she talked through the ins and outs of how to create a top consulting CV.

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