Writing CVs

What is a CV?
It is your sales brochure, portfolio and character reference rolled into a single document. It has to be positive, eye-catching and memorable. It needs to be short enough to keep the reader's attention and long enough to give sufficient information - generally two or three pages.

How does it work?
By personal appointment, taking under two hours for a CV to be produced while you wait. You will need to know dates of job changes and details of your qualifications. You will receive a professionally written CV, tailored to your chosen career path and your personality. electronically or on paper, with an option of additional copies or bonded paper.

By email, your CV will be returned to you within an agreed timescale (a few days). However, we will need to discuss your requirements with you by telephone. A simple form will focus your mind to provide relevant information. You will print the CV on your own paper.

By fax, your CV will be typed and returned to you by post on bonded paper (within a week). To obtain relevant information to be able to tailor your CV to your requirements, a form will be returned to you. This option is more expensive as the preparation time is longer. A long telephone conversation to discuss changes will also be necessary.

By post, your CV will be returned to you on bonded paper, but will take longer due to the speed of the postal system!

What do you receive?
· 2 paper copies of your CV
· an electronic copy of your CV (optional)
· job hunting advice (where appropriate at additional cost)
· the opportunity to talk about yourself for 2 hours!

CV Assessment
How good is your CV? Invest in a personal assessment of your CV. A 3-4 page report will be presented in a wallet with additional tips on writing a good CV and help on applying for jobs.

Profiling
Simply return a detailed questionnaire for assessment. Receive an in-depth 10-15 page skills assessment to identify your key strengths, competencies and roles to which you are suited.

Completing Application Forms
Assistance with wording application forms to present yourself in the best possible way. You will need to provide copies of the form, accompanying notes, your CV, and the job advertisement.

Interview Tips
Discussion on interviews: talking through the interview process, handling difficult questions, what to wear, how to behave. Does not include a mock interview.

Writing Covering Letters
How to construct a letter to reply to advertisements and how to approach companies without an advert.

Job Hunting Techniques and Personal Marketing Strategies
Find out how to find vacancies and how to best present yourself to employers.

Personal Statements
Occasionally applications require a personal statement from the applicant giving details of the strengths and experience relevant to the job they are applying for. CV Technic gives assistance on presenting a positive, clear and focused document.

Clients:

	The general public
	Connaught Career Consultancy: a major national career coaching company
	CV writing service working closely with Connaught associates
	Personnel Selection: a high street recruitment agency with branches across South East England
	International telecommunications consultancy
	Specialist Telecommunications recruitment agency
	CV Clinics at major industry Trade Fairs and local authorities