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Chilli44 · New User Joined: 19 Jun 2009 Posts: 7 Career Advice: +0/-0

Is it worth getting your CV professionally written?

I just dont know if I can afford to spend that money?
Does anyone have some good experiences on this?
Would love to hear

Pauloz · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 12:52 pm Post subject:

Chilli44

It's worth doing if you've been doing it for a while and not getting anywhere, or if you lack confidence in your own CV. A bit of professional assistance usually doesn't hurt, and they don't cost a lot. We have a few ads for CV writing on the site, if you check our advertising sections and things like Job Vacancy, etc.

We also have a few pro advisers in this area, who help people out with training, etc.

Chilli44 · New User Joined: 19 Jun 2009 Posts: 7 Career Advice: +0/-0

Hey Paul

I have only just started to egt this up to date with my latest roles - i know the advice always keep your CV up to date - and check it every 6 months to a year then if something bad happens you have it ready, but in reality does anyone do this? most of us only do this when we need them, my problem is cutting down what i have in there i have only worked for a few companies but have had several promotions in each and therefore several different job roles to cover.

I'll check out the advertising section for CV writers thanks
Chilli

Pauloz · Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:31 pm Post subject:

Claire001 · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 8:20 am Post subject:

Hi Chilli

Coming from a recruitment background and having read many many poor CV's I have now gone into the field of CV Writing myself.

I don't want to come across as bias toward the services that I provide as I feel that it is really down to each and every individual. This is why we provide a number of different services to suit each applicant’s circumstances and ability.

As you have said that you have recently started doing your CV, so it might be worth utilising a critique service whereby a professional will look at your CV and make pointers of where to improve it, this service is much cheaper and if you can decipher for yourself whether you have the abilities to make the improvements, before proceeding for a full payment.

If you are a confident writer and feel that you can bring out the best in yourself then there are plenty of good supporting books on Amazon however if you aren't good at putting aside your modesty a CV Writing service will be of benefit to you.

I hope this helps Smile

Claire

Nathan-land-that-job · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:23 am Post subject:

Hi Chilli, I'm also an ex recruiter I now provide people with one on one advice on how to improve their Job search success. I think getting your CV professionally written is one route to go down, thereare also books and e-books you can buy to help you out.

Both options have their advantages but assuming you don't want to fork out £20 every time you get your CV written I'd go down the book route, it will probbaly take a bit longer for you to reach the same quality as the pro writers but eventually you will have a skill you can use for life.

I give a review on a very good CV writing service and very good E-book that helps with your CV writing you can see it on my site: www.land-that-job.com

Mairead · Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2009 11:20 pm Post subject:

Hi

I woudl strongly recommend getting your CV professionally written. It is a one off investment - you can top it up as your career progresses. It's definately a good investment, especially in a competitive market

Mairead
http://www.careermentors.ie/CareerCoaching/CVService.htm

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