3 Reasons To Invest In A Customized CV

By Sera Kazungu

How long have you been job searching? It may seem like there is something terribly wrong with you as an individual, but this is not always the case. One of the most important documents you should have on the search is a CV.

However, just having a good CV is not enough anymore. You have to make sure it is customized specifically for the kind of a job that you are applying for. This means that sending out the same CV while applying for different jobs, will no longer cut it in today’s competitive Kenyan job Market.

“Getting your CV customized increases its appeal and your skills will be more articulated hence making you more marketable. It is important to note that this does not guarantee you a job. You have to sharpen your job search skills and apply for the right jobs,”says Melody Mwendwa, a Professional CV Writer and Career Coach at Corporate Staffing Services.

Below is a list of reasons why you need to have your CV customized by professionals.

Benefits Of Having A Customized CV

1. It gives your CV a Professional Appeal
A general CV may end up either having irrelevant information or excluding important ones. With a customized CV, you do not have this problem,. This is because it is tailored specifically to showcase your strongest skills.

A customized CV makes you look professional and makes you stand out from the pool of job seekers. It may get you that much closer to a job that you have yearned for.

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2. It makes you competitive in your chosen career field
Most job seekers feel like paying to have their CV customized is too expensive. The truth is that job searching in itself is expensive. When you customize it, usually, all your valuable skills and experiences are highlighted, making employers see how much of an asset you are.

As customized CVs are now the current trend in the job market, it will show potential employers that you keep up with emerging trends, hence making you a marketable bob seeker.

3. It saves you time
A customized CV has more of a focus on what kind of a job you are looking for. This will ensure that you only apply for those jobs that you qualify for.

Entrusting this task of customizing your CV to a professional will reduce the stress on you and it will considerably reduce the amount of time you take on your job search because you will not be aimlessly job seeking. You will be searching with a purpose.

Invest in a professional, customized CV today to increase your chances of getting that dream job. It is one investment you will not regret making.

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