Lots of successful, intelligent people write their own CVs or resumes every week but usually they are not too well targeted, do not include the most powerful language and keywords, or are poorly organized and excessively wordy.
So its easy to write your CV is it?
All you need are the basic skills and knowledge:
- A clear understanding of what specifically you have to offer;
- Thorough knowledge of your market place and what is wanted;
- An excellent command of the English Language;
- The ability to express your skills in keyword terms that recruiters search for;
- Strong copywriting skills;
- Ruthless editing ability;
- Knowledge of marketing principles;
- Genuine concern for the message the reader will receive;
- Ability to create a high impact CV or resume targeted to your chosen field.
OK you’ve got all the necessary skills - what you need is perhaps an example or two to help you get the creative juices flowing. Take a look at http://www.your-career-change.com/Sample-Resumes.html for some examples and then get to work.
The only thing you might lack is OBJECTIVITY and we all suffer from a lack of that at times!
It’s never the easiest thing to talk objectively about your own skills and abilities, so make sure you get your finished CV or Resume read-over by someone you trust, who can give accurate feedback.
Failing that, it doesn’t need to cost a fortune to have your CV or resume written professionally.
Peter Fisher is Principal of Your CV Coach and Your Career Change, as well as an acknowledged Author and Publisher who has written thousands of CVs for delighted clients. http://www.your-cv-coach.com
