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How CV Writers Can Give You The Edge In Your Job Search

By Maria Bashi
Aug 29, 2019
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Your qualifications, work experience and skills on paper decide if you qualify for an interview or not. In short, your CV is a personal document that can make or break a great first impression. Of course, that won’t be possible if your resume isn’t formatted correctly or if it doesn’t correspond to the specific job requirements. That’s why there are sites like  Purple CV that help you write the perfect CV. Here are some reasons why hiring professional CV writers can boost your job prospects:

Preliminary interview

The CV should always be aimed at scoring an interview opportunity. On average, recruiters spend less than thirty seconds on each CV and cover letter. This period is enough for them to decide if they want to consider a candidate for a job and call them in for an interview or not. Since you only have a couple of seconds to impress the recruiters, and it is your only form of direct communication with them, your resume needs to be attention-grabbing and legible. Fancy fonts with swirls may look cute on your middle school journal, but in professional life, classic and straightforward is the way to go. CV writers are experts at knowing what formats to use and which to avoid.

Marketing tool

Individuals need marketing too. Unlike companies that place adverts and billboards around the city, individuals market themselves through their resume. Think of it as a document that includes the avenues you have scored well at, games you’ve won, expeditions you’ve been on and the jobs you’ve held. This all can go on your CV so you can get even better opportunities in the future.

But a CV also needs to be relevant. A cooking course has no value on your CV if you’re applying for the post of a sales professional. So, a well-written CV should market all your relevant skills to prospective employers. If you are uncertain which information is relevant and important, professional CV specialists will use their expertise to help you.

Future impact

While it’s true that your resume shows the experience and skills you’ve gained so far, a good resume engages recruiters by also showing how you might fit into their company. The personal profile section shows an individual’s direction in their professional life. It predicts the kind of impact one might make if hired for the job. This is also where your cover letter comes in. It focuses specifically on the job you’re applying for and what skills you bring to the table. Cover letters can be difficult to write for many people and so hiring expert help can boost your chances of success.

Professional relevance

In most professional sectors, a resume is still the most relevant document when hiring people. Companies ask for a cover letter and CV when scouting the job market. There are fields like graphic design and architecture that might consider a portfolio more important, but it’s often in addition to a CV. So, a good resume is essential in any modern job search and investing quality time and resources to your CV will help you stand out from the crowd.

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