True proof-reading is a much under-rated skill as any professional editor will testify.

It isn’t simply a matter of reading text as you might skim, say, a brief news item in “20 Minutes”.

It takes years of practice and talent to spot the “devil” that everyone else has missed.

If your text is important, get it checked by someone who can write the language grammatically – being able to speak it is not enough – and has a flair for detail.

Proof-reading is fastidious and painstaking work, but it’s very gratifying when you know the end result is a job well done.

On the plus side; it makes him appear more qualified for a career in IT.

He wasn't applying to work in an adult film cinema complex then, was he? 

as a professional in HR training, i can say bravo. at least it shows ( by lack of respnses to the CV ) that the employer in question actaually read the CV. such a rare thing these days.

1st objective achieved- get the reader's attention.

oh, just one more thing. avoid subjectivity in your listing of hobbies etc.

"excessive masturbation"

for you it may be excessive, for another it may be not enough!

rather say "daily" or "monthly" if you need to qualify.

see what i mean?

I'm with you that 'excessive' sounds negative, but I wouldn't use 'daily' or 'monthly' either. I think the idea of a CV is to focus on achievement rather than frequency. 

Words like 'champion' and 'supreme' come to mind.

Don't forget Merchant banker!

Anyone remember Master Bates, the explosives expert from the North of England and his after dinner speeches?

Absolutely right Edward B, a much better description. Also maybe "expert" or "dedicated". Bettre yet, "tireless". Employers like hard (oops,) workers.