CV Writing: The Art of Preparing A CV

The art of preparing a CV need not be as tedious or as overwhelming as you may feel that it is. It is understandable that to the person faced with finding a job or with getting him or herself promoted, the very act of putting together the document which is supposed to sell you to your potential employer can feel overwhelming, or even impossible.

This need not be the case. A good rule of thumb when writing a CV is to break it down into 'bitesized parts'. Think of the various aspects that you need to put a good CV together. You need a cover letter, you need a short CV for faxing, and you need a longer, more detailed CV. The longer, detailed CV can be broken down even further. You might want to include a photograph in that CV. You are going to want to include your personal information, your education and your working history. You can look at things like community involvement and other notale things that you have done to make your CV noteworthy.

Perhaps one of the most important things to consider when preparing your CV is something which actually doesn't pertain directly to you. It's the job specification. You might have come across a job specification which you know you comply 100% with, and you send your CV off in great hope, only to get a rejection, or worse, nothing, back. And you ask yourself what has gone wrong. Have you considered that even though you know you comply, your CV may not address the points that will show that you comply with that specific job specification? In other words, you may have done both adminstration and graphic design in your previous careers, but if you are applying now for a graphic design job, sending in a CV which talks mainly about administration probably will not get you the job. If you try, and simply keep on failing, it is wise to consult with a professional CV writing service.

To summarise: Break your CV and cover letter down into bite sized chunks, and ensure that it is relevant to the position that you are applying for. If you do not achieve success, it is wise to consult with a professional CV writing service.

CV Writing and Job Preparedness Training

I will be presenting CV Writing and Job Preparedness Training on 21 May at 10:00 at St Giles Home for the Physically Disabled in 11th Avenue in Dewetshof, Johanesburg on 21 May at 10:00. Some of the proceeds will go to the home. Seats are going fast, so you need to book TODAY on 083 442 4689 or gaynorpay@gmail.com

I will be conducting training on the above topics with fully indepth courses on both subjects covering subjects such as

- how to prepare your CV
- what information to include
- how to write your cover letter
- body language
- references
- researching the company
- preparing for the job interview

Catering by the fantastic The Local Chef - not to be missed!!! Cost - R150.

We will have skype and online conference room functionality availabiity for those who cannot be there in person, and this will be charged at R75 per person.

Get your CV ready for 2010!

Hi everyone.

I would like to wish everyone a very happy new year! I would like to point out that if you are a jobhunter, now is a great time to get your CV up to date, as within the next week or two, the job market is going to be saturated when people who have hung on for their December bonuses and leave make their move for their new job.

Most business owners are also motivated at this time of year to employ new staff, because a new year is new beginnings.

It's important to have the very best CV you can have, simply because often your CV is the first impression a potential employer will have of you, and therefore, if you don't feel comfortable that you yourself can prepare a professional CV, it's wise to enlist the help of professionals who have worked in the recruitment industry, such as Typewrite Transcription and Typing Services CC. Contact me today if you would like help in this regard.

Have a great Resumé

Why is it so important to have a great CV or Resumé?

1. Often your CV or Resumé is the first indication a potential employer has that you are interested in working for him. As we all know, first impressions count.

2. Your CV or Resumé is probably your first opportunity to show a potential employer what you are capable of. It is in effect a presentation. An untidy, inaccurate one will present a bad impression of you but a neat, accurate, grammatically correct professionally presented one will show the employer you mean business. Having a second person with expertise in presentation draw up your CV or Resumé is added insurance that you will not make grammatical errors.

3. It’s a written testimony to your capabilities, your achievements, what type of personality you have, your experience and your education.

4. It’s a one stop document where a potential employer can see all he needs to know at a moment’s notice. It’s imperative to make sure all that information is there.

All of the above points will make your resumé stand out from the crowd.

Have a great Resumé!

Contact me at gpaynter@telkomsa.net / www.typewritetranscription.co.za to do a great CV or Resumé for you!!

Proofreading Services

Writing and proofreading services now offered:

South Africa, Republic of (Press Release) March 26, 2009 -- The established transcription and typing entity Typewrite Transcription and Typing Services (www.typewritetranscription.co.za) has added proofreading to the list of services it offers. Gaynor Paynter, owner, says "Proofreading has always been close to my heart and what with the current recession, I feel that many businesses who have downsized will benefit from this service, because they will have had laid off staff, and flustered secretaries and other staff members, upon whom extra duties will fall, will simply not have the time to write and proofread documents as diligently as they did before."

Although the ocmpany is based in South Africa, this too is of benefit to international clients. Because of the South African time zone, work can be done overnight and completed by the following morning. In addition to this the rates will be cheaper. The outsourcing of this service will save businesses time and money. Gaynor Paynter can be emailed at gpaynter@telkomsa.net for further information.

http://www.free-press-release.com/news/200903/1238057223.html

CV Writing Service

The established typing entity Typewrite Transcription and Typing Services CC, www.typewritetranscription.co.za, is offering CV writing services to recruitment agencies (a retainer agreement will be available) and to individuals needing their CVs done in a professional manner during the recession.

Gaynor Paynter, owner, says "Prior to starting Typewrite Transcription and Typing Services CC, I worked for five years in a recruitment company as a CV writer. During that time I gained masses of experience in both the writing and proofreading of CVs, as well as preparing correspondence for clients, etc. During the recession companies will be downsizing and it makes sense to outsource CV writing."

Gaynor Paynter is contactable at gpaynter@telkomsa.net