Why invest in a professionally written CV?
With UK unemployment rates having recently risen to 8.4%, and youth unemployment currently at just over 1 million, it does not seem likely that the job market will be getting any less competitive in the near future. Candidates have to try harder than ever if they want to stand out from the crowd and secure an interview, so having a CV that presents you in the best light is absolutely vital.
You might think at first that writing your CV is the easiest step in finding a new job. However, once you sit down and begin to put your working life down on paper, you may find yourself running into some unexpected obstacles.
It is human nature to downplay our own achievements, especially in a CV, as nobody wants to be seen as arrogant. It can also be difficult to decide which details are relevant and which should be omitted. The result can very often be an overview of your career that is either rambling and irrelevant, or understated and incomplete. But the only thing that is going to be able to take you to the first round of interviews is your CV, so it needs to read like a “Greatest Hits”. After all: if you’ve achieved it, why hide it?
This is why having an impartial third party write your CV can be hugely useful; they will consult with you in great detail to bring out your strengths and ensure that every point you make can be backed up by something you have accomplished. A professional CV writer will also know how to best tailor your CV for your target industry, or even a specific job, as recruiters will be on the lookout for certain keywords and core skills.
A professionally written CV will be lean and relevant, showcasing your abilities and achievements in a way that will be seen as complementary to your ambitions for the future.
For more information about what CV Studio can do for you, call us on 01233 226 288, or send an email to info@cvstudio.co.uk.