Q: Is it alright to lie or bend the truth on your CV? A: It is never a good idea to lie about anything- let alone a CV. Ask yourself this question: Would you trust someone who lied to you? The answer should be obvious- besides that, a CV often forms part of an employment contract- if it is found that you lied, you can be dismissed. Never ever lie on a CV
Why do I need a cover letter? Having a professionally written cover letter can make the difference between getting you successfully into an interview and not. A well written cover letter shows that you are able to write effectively. It also sets you very far apart from those people who did not bother- particularly important in todays information age
Having a professionally written CV available at all times can be a very useful asset. It doesn't matter how well one person may know you as it is always useful for them to have something readily available to show to a colleague. The ability to be able to produce a CV quickly shows that you are serious about your intention to progress in your career. It also shows that you are well prepared and should not be taken lightly
Q: Why don't I just write my own CV or get a family member to do it? A: Many people actually do this- at the same time, most people don't get interviews. You are too close to yourself to be objective. The other issue is that most people undersell themselves- British reserve has no place on a CV- you need a professionally produced CV- we have a success rate of over 95% having written over 1200 CVs for people in all sorts of occupations.
Mass mailing my CV is a great idea isn't it? The answer is both yes and no. It is a complete waste of time if it is not targeted. Targeted mailing of your CV electronically through a service like CV Trumpet is, however a great idea. It gets you results
I'm going to make my CV stand out by using bright colors and send it out using the wackiest fonts. This is a recipe for certain disaster. Whilst perhaps one in a thousand will get some sort of result this way, most recruiters will take one look and put your CV straight in to the bin. Why take the risk? It's your career so make your mind up yourself. If you want results- boring is best
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About the author: Glenn Hughes is the International director and partner of the cv writing business, CV That Works. If your career is in need of assistance, consider employing their cv writing service
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