CV advice please - Buisness Improvement consultancy
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Are there any consultants/contractors out there who could offer a little advice please?
Currently I work as a BA employed by a local authority. A job has popped up which is essentially identical to what I do but working as a consultant, and therefore obviously attracting a very handsome daily rate. I intend to apply, although I don't believe I currently have enough experience to be offered the job, I want to work on my CV anyway and tailor it to this sort of role as I hope to be headed in this direction in the future.
A couple of friends who already work as consultants in this field have kindly sent me their CVs to look through, and since it has been over 3 years since I have had to write one I see that the format has moved on.
What they have essentially follows the format of 'Profile' - 'Recent Achievements' - 'Work History' - 'Qualifications'.
I always thought writing a profile was a bit w*nky, but is it standard practice nowadays and would a consultant usually include this? The ones I have now seen do actually look quite good, so maybe I am wrong and written well it can enhance a CV?
I can see the sense in 'Recent Achievements', highlighting successes of recent work, but again, would you expect this to be included near the top, and how much information do you include?
I do have some qualifications relevant to the role, so should I add these before my work history, so it stands out more?
Is there anything I have missed that would be vital to include?
I appreciate the order of things can differ, and as long as the relevant info is included maybe it doesn't matter so much, but I would like to make my application as professional and clear as possible.
Any tips or advice much appreciated
Currently I work as a BA employed by a local authority. A job has popped up which is essentially identical to what I do but working as a consultant, and therefore obviously attracting a very handsome daily rate. I intend to apply, although I don't believe I currently have enough experience to be offered the job, I want to work on my CV anyway and tailor it to this sort of role as I hope to be headed in this direction in the future.
A couple of friends who already work as consultants in this field have kindly sent me their CVs to look through, and since it has been over 3 years since I have had to write one I see that the format has moved on.
What they have essentially follows the format of 'Profile' - 'Recent Achievements' - 'Work History' - 'Qualifications'.
I always thought writing a profile was a bit w*nky, but is it standard practice nowadays and would a consultant usually include this? The ones I have now seen do actually look quite good, so maybe I am wrong and written well it can enhance a CV?
I can see the sense in 'Recent Achievements', highlighting successes of recent work, but again, would you expect this to be included near the top, and how much information do you include?
I do have some qualifications relevant to the role, so should I add these before my work history, so it stands out more?
Is there anything I have missed that would be vital to include?
I appreciate the order of things can differ, and as long as the relevant info is included maybe it doesn't matter so much, but I would like to make my application as professional and clear as possible.
Any tips or advice much appreciated
The format you have described (on the CVs others have passed you) is correct for the type of job you describe.
Essential to target key words for each role you have had - using bold to highlight them is certainly acceptable. No waffle; every skill you profess to have must be demonstrated by a relevant piece of work.
Recruiters skim read CVs - do whatever you can to ensure the right words 'leap off the page' for them.
Essential to target key words for each role you have had - using bold to highlight them is certainly acceptable. No waffle; every skill you profess to have must be demonstrated by a relevant piece of work.
Recruiters skim read CVs - do whatever you can to ensure the right words 'leap off the page' for them.
Hi,
Send me your CV if you want me to give you some feedback - I have employed a lot of Consultants directly for my team and for other companies.
If I can help, I will.
See www.e-ppl.co.uk for contact details
Cheers, Paul
Send me your CV if you want me to give you some feedback - I have employed a lot of Consultants directly for my team and for other companies.
If I can help, I will.
See www.e-ppl.co.uk for contact details
Cheers, Paul
Have a read through this link, very useful for consultancy CV
http://www.ir35calc.co.uk/writing_killer_cv.aspx
http://www.ir35calc.co.uk/writing_killer_cv.aspx
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