CVs! Did you create your own? Or did someone else do it for you?

Hi Andrew, those two letters fill me with angst and fright! I hate CV's they are such a nightmare and a headache! The style and format is forever changing, as is the expectations of the employers. One CV maybe accept by one company and yet rejected by another. So no CV is perfect and believe me I've had so many different ones done in the past. The last one I did was at a jobclub where I did it myself, you have to base it on the job you are going for, so if like me you have various vocations you have to make sure that for example your CV is not working with children based when you after an admin job and vice versa, so I had to adjust my CV accordingly. Nightmare trying to update them. I hate them I really do, mind you having said there's nothing worse than filling an application form out. I wish you all the best my friend in your endeavours of getting a job in your chosen field.

Hi Andrew, that is a total rip off. You have all the information but just want to present it well. The best approach is the no fuss approach, an employer wants to see your work details and relevance to the position they offer, not a fancy document. I would say the best approach is to have an unbiased friend take a critical look at it for you and then present it well as in spaced out with dates and job descriptions pertaining to actual things you accomplished in various postions. Don't pay any money for it though Andrew, just keep it clear and to the point. Good luck with the job hunting.

Hi Andrew. "A little mnore professional" sure as heck shouldn't be costing you 150 pounds mate!!! In my opinion, that's absolute BS. I deal with countless CV's in my job and what matters to me is that they are clear, concise and not a literary smoke and mirrors effort on behalf of the candidate! A person can pretty up their CV as much as they like, but what matters to me is the content. I wish to see specifics about their work history, roles and responsibilities, qualifications and experience etc and not much more than that. No employer wishes to see "War and Peace meets the Sistine Chapel" and it frustrates me when I get a CV that's over the top because more times than not, it's creative, sure; but their core competencies are lacking and the fancy stuff is nothing but a diversionary tactic. (If you were looking to gain employment in the graphic design industry or similar, then that's a different situation entirely! lol) All in all, it's the person that ultimately convinces me! The CV is to open the door and get that face-to-face opportunity to sell yourself, so cut to the chase and show an employer what it is they want to see. This means that more times than not, your CV will actually be somewhat dynamic and will change from application to application. Why? Because you need to highlight certain aspects of yourself that are the most relevant to the specific job you're going for. So no, I don't have someone else do my CV for me and I've always done them myself! Study some of the profiles on LinkedIn when you get the chance and you'll see CV's accompanying many of them too. Check them out, "borrow" a combination of some of the approaches and layouts used and go from there! Good luck mate!

I never let somebody do my curriculum vitae because, in the first place, I am the one who knows myself better. There are many good CVs in the internet which you can use as your guide. It's very impractical for somebody to hire professional to make their CVs. What's important is you make your CV impressive and make good in the interview.

I created the my CV by myself, I just followed the standard format and searched on the internet to see how other people do their CV and create my own one. I think it is not difficult to do one when you just put all of your information to a right place and format.

i've been taking computer courses and I'm majoring in computer science It and this is the first I've heard of the term CV. What is it? Is it like a portfolio or resume? if it is then you should problably that there are plenty of software wizard programs out there that will create resumes and portfolios for you all you have to do is put in the information you have and they do the rest. I'm assuming maybe a cv is on cd or dvd or something along those lines. Really I don't know just guessing. would deffinately like some more insight on this. i live in the US and usually you create resumes that have your background information and job information history on it. They even have your certifications listed and community service events listed and who verifed them. The wizard software program that microsoft has also does something similar and puts everything in an outline for and then you choose what you want in it and then finish putting it together.

I always created my resume other than the first time. Only at the first time my friend and colleague created one similar to him resume for me. I think I am good at doing it and till now I couldn't find someone who can really help me doing it. I am not ready to get it done from somebody online by paying for it. I also get the resumes of my frieds who work in the same field for reference when I update my resume.

I have created my own CV. Till now its proven good enough. There are professionals who might insist to go ahead and get your CV done by a professional. It totally depends on you. I think you should go ahead and get it done by some professional to make sure its perfect.

When I was applying for a job I wrote my own CV. I don't think you could use just one format of CV no matter how professional it looks because every employer has its own specific requirements and expectations from applicants. That's why it's best to do a little research about the company you are applying to before submitting your CV.

I have never let someone else create my curriculum vitae. I would rather do it on my own and have someone who is an expert suggest things that could improve it. I understand that it is very important to have a good CV when applying for a job so it must give a good impressions to possible employers. I would not think twice on asking someone else's opinion and suggestion but I would not let anyone else create my resume. I believe it will be a better CV if it is written and created by myself.

Of course, I create my own Curriculum Vitae because it is my personal data information. No one can do it except you. You just need to follow some format to make more attractive to employers.

You should make your own curriculum vitae because it is you who will put your personal information. The someone else doesn't know more about yourself I'm sure.