Freelancers are often required to submit CVs when searching for work. The tricky part is that the conventional CV template is not always the best way to show your skills to prospective employers.
If you've been freelancing for some time, you probably won't have a record of places where you've worked. You might also be a self-taught professional such as a programmer or content writer, so you won't have a strong record of conventional education to show either.
Here's a step-by-step guide to making a CV that will help you get around these challenges.
Step 1: Add Your Contact Information
Your prospective clients will need a way to contact you. The first section on your CV should provide relevant contact details, usually in the form of letterhead. Be sure to include your first and last name, phone number, email address, and location.
Note that you should generally exclude details such as your date of birth, headshot, gender, and other non-essential personal data.
Step 2: Add a Personal Statement/CV Summary (Optional)
A personal statement summary is your career summary in about 2-3 sentences. Here, you should mention:
Your Primary Title and Years of Experience:
For example: "Creative Content Writer with 5+ years experience writing for the web."
One or Two of Your Top Achievements:
For example: "Published in a popular site in 2015."
Your Goals:
For example, "Looking for new opportunities to write and report on global concerns."
Step 3: Add a Section to Highlight Your Skills
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