We all know there’s more to CV writing than just providing a list of the jobs you’ve had and what qualifications you’ve gained. A good CV sells you – it represents your personal brand and must stand out from your competition (and there’s another important point about CV writing). Do you even know who your competition is?
Writing a CV is a difficult task. It takes longer than most people think and because it’s one of the most important documents about you, you’ll invest a lot of emotion in making sure it’s right and represents the true you to potential employers. To make matters more complicated, different CV formats come and go, and different industries have different expectations. Do you know what your potential employers are looking for?
The main aim of a CV is to be invited to an interview, but there are other uses too, for example, in consultancies it’s not uncommon for up-to-date CVs to be included as part of a contract bid – and if you’re asked for one, you need to produce a good one quickly. Is your current CV up-to-date?
A great CV will spell out how you can add real value to a potential employer and demonstrate clearly your skills and knowledge as well as your personal strengths. Do you need some help to be considered for jobs?
An investment in your CV is an investment in you. You can have an excellent CV, professionally produced by working with a Gateway Consultant. Find out more about Gateway’s CV Writing Service.