What are recruiters looking for in a contractor's CV

Recruiters require individuals who can fit in and get on with delivering the project, they need to source people who can fill positions at short notice, and can integrate themselves within projects quickly as possible. A contractor's CV needs to be to the point and comprehensible.

Below are some of the key things factors you should bear in mind when writing an IT contractor CV:

Skills

You should highlight your technical skills and industry experience on Page 1. Make sure you keep this list up-to-date.

Job Roles

List your jobs in the most recent first. List the title of your job, company name, responsibilities and achievements.

Qualifications

List any technical qualifications or accreditations if you have any. You can mention your degree if relevant.

Renewals

When listing contract positions you have held, it always looks good if you had your contract renewed.

CV Length

Ideally, your CV should be just 2 pages long. Spend more time detailing recent roles, and summarise any older roles.