There are a million things that most people would rather do than sit down and reflect on themselves and their achievements.  It is so important that we keep a record of the good things we have done.  As humans we so easily remember our failures and forget our successes.  A cv is a simple and effective way to keep stock of your career and to remember how you got to where you are now.  Having an up to date cv can also have hidden benefits as one of our candidates discovered:

“Your contact with me back in September gave me a career change that I’m thoroughly enjoying…..and considering I wasn’t looking for another job makes it so much better!”

If you’re avoiding the crowded shops this weekend, update your cv.  If you’re stuck, there are tips in the For Candidates area which might get your creative juices flowing…