When you write your CV do you automatically write it as a career history, based on date? This type of CV is known as a chronological CV and for many people it is the best CV for the job. However for some people, a chronological CV can cause problems.
CV for a Portfolio Career
What if you have a portfolio career – the chronological CV won’t help to explain why you seem to have many different jobs and many different achievements all at the same time and many earlier career achievements or jobs may be less relevant anyway. It’s a common problem.
Small Business Owner
What if you’ve been running a small business – and like so many small business owners you’ve had to take paid employment too whilst building up your business and then someone asks to see your CV. Writing a CV to explain the circumstances isn’t easy if you choose the wrong type of CV.
A Different Type of CV
Fortunately there is more than one type of CV and here at Gateway we know the difference between what’s acceptable and what’s an unusual idea that won’t help gain an interview.
For more information on other types of CV and what to include in each, download your free copy of the Gateway Guide to CV Writing and find out
- What is the best type of CV to match you individual circumstances?
- What should you include in your CV?
By downloading the Gateway Guide to CV Writing you also qualify for a free Gateway consultation. Download the Gateway Guide and then tell us what you think.