3 steps to take if you want to position yourself as an expert in your network
I got clear on what I wanted to be known for
When I wasn't clear on what I wanted to be known for, I talked about everything and diluted my
Your CV needs to stand out from the crowd (and so does your LinkedIn profile for that matter!) And if your CV isn't selling you then it's not doing its job.
A CV is a very personal thing and criticism of one's CV often needs to be done with great sensitivity. I have seen a lot of professionals hold on to a CV that is not working for them, because they have an emotional attachment to how they have represented themselves.
But when you have sent your CV to numerous companies and you are just not getting any interest, it's demoralising and you start to wonder what is going on.
If you are anything like me, when you are writing about yourself, your mind goes blank and you can't think of anything interesting to say about yourself, and quite frankly it feels a bit like bragging?
So, what I do, is help you tell your story.
I ask you questions to get to the truth of who you are and what you can contribute and I help you articulate your value, your achievements, your strengths and your objectives in your CV and your LinkedIn profile.