Reasons to Avoid Using a CV Template

The assumption that some people make is that they are the ideal person to write their own CV because they have first-hand knowledge of the qualifications and experiences they possess. So, with the click of the mouse, they search for a CV template, enter their information and job done! If only it was that simple …

Just how good is a CV template?

Do you believe the old saying that “The best things in life are free”? Well, you can download a CV template from the Internet for free, as long as you are prepared to search through more than half a million results! Some sites even charge you for the privilege. But, undeniably, it is a simple process so within minutes, you can be ready to add your details into what you may think is the winning CV template!

Template or professional CV writing service?

The first clear difference between a template download and the services provided by The CV Centre is that we are market leaders in the field of CV writing and, as such, have the skills, knowledge and expertise to produce successful CVs. Can you be sure that the people offering you template downloads are similarly experienced? Can they offer you the same benefits as The CV Centre, the UK’s leading CV consultancy? These include:

A team of trained and professional CV writers with experience of a broad range of industry sectors
Knowledge of graduate and senior executive recruitment processes
Unparalleled guarantees that our competitors simply cannot provide
Positive feedback from satisfied customers who not only recommend our services to others but also return to us for additional services

Free template or professional CV?

We firmly believe that your CV is one of the most important tools for a successful job search and completely understand how critical it is that your CV makes an excellent first impression to help you reach the interview stage. This is easier to achieve if your CV has been professionally prepared rather than having just been produced from a template. Whatever industry you work in, at whatever level, The CV Centre has the experience required to help you fulfil your career ambitions.

Are you able to write an attention-grabbing CV?

No matter how many years’ experience you have in your chosen profession, or how keen you are to describe your skills, experiences and achievements to prospective employers, you are not guaranteed to be able to portray these professionally in a CV, even if using a template. Your CV needs to be unique and designed in such a way as to effectively sell your strengths.

What The CV Centre offers

Our experienced team of CV writers are selected from a wide range of backgrounds and, in order to provide our clients with the best possible service, we ensure that:

Each consultant completes rigorous induction training before they are offered a contract
Wherever possible, your CV will be allocated to a consultant with relevant industry experience
Your assigned consultant will only include the most appropriate and pertinent information on the CV
The CV will be presented in the most relevant format without the use of a rigid template

Knowing that a CV may only be looked at for as little as 30 seconds during the sifting process, we produce CVs that look professional and well designed.

So what is the cost of professionalism?

We pride ourselves on offering a service that you simply cannot receive anywhere else, either for free or at a lower cost. It is uniquely tailored to your needs and does not involve simply providing a secretarial service using a CV template. Even the companies offering a CV template can charge similar fees while leaving you to do the actual writing!

With fees starting at just £32.50, we believe that this is a small price to pay for taking the first step towards securing your future.

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