{"id":8140,"date":"2018-08-31T11:44:55","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T09:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bmkedev.wpengine.com\/?p=8140"},"modified":"2022-01-12T19:15:51","modified_gmt":"2022-01-12T17:15:51","slug":"pay-professional-write-cv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/pay-professional-write-cv","title":{"rendered":"Should You Pay a Professional to Write Your CV?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Would you pay a professional to write your CV for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people argue that self-written CVs are more accurate since the owner understands their qualifications, skills and experience better. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truth is, the belief that an individual writing their own CV is the best option is not always true. Most people struggle with a number of problems like complex formats, wrong grammar and unnecessary details that do not highlight the required skills or experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-depth consultation with <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/account\/cv-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a professional CV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> writer on one\u2019s career journey and achievements will help identify exactly what is needed for a particular sector or role. This will also help cut out unnecessary details in the CV making them stand out as applicants. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[bctt tweet=&#8221;So how do you know your CV needs to be reviewed and re-written by a professional? Simple, if you keep applying for jobs and never get any feedback from employers, your CV might be the issue.&#8221; username=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You might be qualified and the best candidate for a role in question, but if your potential employer doesn\u2019t see that on your CV they will never find out.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need more convincing? Here are other reasons why you should consider getting your CV reviewed by a professional;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f8362036482\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f8362036482\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/pay-professional-write-cv\/#What_You_Consider_Best_Might_Not_be_the_Recruiters_Ideal\" >What You Consider Best Might Not be the Recruiter\u2019s Ideal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/pay-professional-write-cv\/#CV_Review_Improves_Your_Employability\" >CV Review Improves Your Employability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/pay-professional-write-cv\/#You_Might_Be_Leaving_Out_Critical_Information\" >You Might Be Leaving Out Critical Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/pay-professional-write-cv\/#Getting_a_Professional_CV_Review_Might_Be_Just_What_You_Need\" >Getting a Professional CV Review Might Be Just What You Need<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Consider_Best_Might_Not_be_the_Recruiters_Ideal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What You Consider Best Might Not be the Recruiter\u2019s Ideal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8208\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Personal-recommendations_Facebook1200by630.jpg\" alt=\"why you need a professionally written cv\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Personal-recommendations_Facebook1200by630.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Personal-recommendations_Facebook1200by630-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Personal-recommendations_Facebook1200by630-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Personal-recommendations_Facebook1200by630-770x404.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Personal-recommendations_Facebook1200by630-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Personal-recommendations_Facebook1200by630-390x205.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any other industry, the HR industry is quite dynamic owing to technology adoption. This means that it might be difficult to understand what recruiters and employers want in candidates. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, getting a second eye look through your CV to offer opinion and guidance is always recommended. This helps gauge the relevance of your professional summary to the employer you are trying to address. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CV_Review_Improves_Your_Employability\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CV Review Improves Your Employability<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing a good CV is not everyone\u2019s forte. You might get a good template from the internet. However, filling in the right details that will make you stand you might not be as easy as a single download. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When professionals in the HR industry <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/account\/cv-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> your CV, they know exactly what information is needed where. They are also well versed in industry jargon and how to use it effectively. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Might_Be_Leaving_Out_Critical_Information\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You Might Be Leaving Out Critical Information<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Reach-out-to-your-networks_1200by630-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"why you need your cv written by a professional\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Reach-out-to-your-networks_1200by630-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Reach-out-to-your-networks_1200by630-1-1-378x198.jpg 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Reach-out-to-your-networks_1200by630-1-1-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Reach-out-to-your-networks_1200by630-1-1-770x404.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Reach-out-to-your-networks_1200by630-1-1-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Reach-out-to-your-networks_1200by630-1-1-390x205.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many times do you openly talk about your achievements? Do you even know your achievements? Most of us have been conditioned to downplay our achievements and not shine too bright. Bragging is looked down upon and modesty is the way to go. While these principles apply in some areas of life, they work against you during a job search.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Employers are looking for candidates who have gone beyond their job descriptions in the past and left great achievements in their tenure. A professional CV writer knows this and will highlight all those moments in your CV.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_a_Professional_CV_Review_Might_Be_Just_What_You_Need\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting a Professional CV Review Might Be Just What You Need<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/meetup.png\" alt=\"why you need a professionally written cv\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/meetup.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/meetup-378x198.png 378w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/meetup-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/meetup-770x404.png 770w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/meetup-600x315.png 600w, https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/meetup-390x205.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The job industry has become so competitive. A good job ad will on average attract over 150 applications. This means that recruiting managers are bombarded with CVs. A HR professional <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/discover\/cv-writing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">usually takes 7 seconds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to determine if \u00a0CV is worth their time. Their eyes quickly rush through the important details and decide to bin or to call for an interview.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When was your CV last updated? Just take a quick look at it and ask yourself objectively, if it would sell who you really are in seven seconds. You might be the ideal candidate for a particular job, but if your CV cannot get you a seating with the panel, it doesn\u2019t count. You might have missed out on great opportunities in the past because your CV did not represent you as it should. Maybe it is time you involved <\/span><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/account\/cv-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a professional CV writer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many job applications have filled the recruiter\u2019s email but never draw the right attention? You have a chance to escape this black hole with a CV that accurately defines your qualifications and capability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"article-body-links\"href=\"https:\/\/www.brightermonday.co.ke\/cv-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your CV Reviewed and Re-written today. <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Would you pay a professional to write your CV for you? Some people argue that self-written CVs are more accurate since the owner understands their qualifications, skills and experience better. Truth is, the belief that an individual writing their own CV is the best option is not always true. 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