Can I pay someone to write my CV University of Manchester Careers Blog

Can I pay someone to write my CV Writing your CV can seem like a real chore but paying someone else to write it is not a good plan. Heres why 1 The Careers service offers a free service to help you write a CV There is a simple CV template to help you get started with formatting. A CV LinkedIn guide to help you format and tailor it for the job you are applying for Example CVs to see how other people have done this and the language they use. Daily 1-1 appointments to help youunderstand what the employer is looking for, andhow to give strongevidence on your CV. 2 You need to adapt your CV to each job you apply for Employers normally have their own list of what they are looking for in an employee for a specific role, so one CV really wont work. Imagine paying for 50 different CVs! Avoid paying for CV writing services: It is unlikely to get you the bespoke CV you need, certainly not at a bargain price! You would need to spend 1-1 time with someone to write a CV from scratch. Whatqualifications or training does this person have. Is it even a person, is it a computer programme? Is the website reputable/secure how sure are you that this is not a scam? Avoid paying for proofreading: Yes your CV should be free fromspelling and grammatical errors, but this is a skill you need to learn to be employable. Have you checked whatcredentials or training your proof reader has? Use with caution CV templates ( eg. those in MS word or if you Google!) Not all are suitable for the UK job market. Some will help you with spelling and making sure your tabs and bullets are neat. Not all are aimed at graduate or University student level jobs, internships and placements. They can be very inflexible if you want to move information around. Most wont tell you how to research the employer and job role to understand what is needed in your CV and how this will affect the layout and content. All Applications and interviews Undergraduate Undergraduate-highlighted CV