YOUR CV
Now make up your own mind by taking a look at what your CV could look like. Please contact us if you would like more information. In case you were wondering Retail Search Consultancy are entered into the Data Protection Register and hold all our client details in a safe and secure manner.
FREE CV APPRAISAL PRIOR TO OUR MEETING
If you are unsure about having your CV professionally written, why not email us your existing CV and let one of our highly experienced Career Consultants carry out a free CV appraisal. Email your CV to: jay@retailsc.co.uk and we will aim to get back to you within two hours.
If you are still not sure, ask yourself if you know the answers to the following questions. Remember that we are here to support you with what YOU want. It’s your selling tool after all:
Should your CV begin with a profile or personal statement?
Should you include a list of achievements?
Should you list your key skills?
How long should a CV be?
Should a CV be a list of duties and responsibilities
Should it say Curriculum Vitae at the top?
Where should you put your personal details?
Is marital status relevant?
Should a CV include a list of hobbies and interests?
Should you list every job that you have ever had?
Should you change your CV for different roles that you apply for?
Should you include a description of your current and past employers?
What style of writing is appropriate?
Should a CV be written in the first or third person?
What will your CV include:
Personal Profile:
A Personal Profile or Personal Statement is key to a successful CV. It helps the reader to understand who you are; what your core skills are; what your current situation is; and what kind of role you are looking for. The Personal Profile must be carefully crafted in order to project the correct image of you and your career.
Achievements:
Achievements are key to winning interviews; they provide evidence that you are good at your job and back up otherwise unsubstantiated statements. Our Career Consultants will work with you to draw out the most appropriate examples and put them into a format that is going to impress the reader of your CV.
Testimonials:
Testimonials on a CV? Absolutely! If you have had good feedback from a client or ex-boss then it may be appropriate to include this in your CV. Although they are not appropriate for every CV, testimonials communicate an impartial view of your abilities and can be a very powerful selling tool.
Career History:
The meat of the CV. The career history must be written in a way that sells you to a potential employer and must also provide evidence of your abilities by incorporating achievements. It is important to describe your duties and responsibilities in a 'features and benefits' style so that the reader understands how your skills can benefit their organisation.