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GBP 888

PowerCV Writer Certification

CV Writing is an engaging and rewarding profession for intellectually keen people with writing ability, curiosity and creativity.

PowerCV now offers structured training to potential writers interested in the profession. On successful completion of the Certification Program, opportunities exist either with PowerCV, other CV writing companies worldwide or as a freelancer.

The skills learnt as part of this training are invaluable in job search strategies, interviewing, obtaining an insight into analyzing jobs and asking the right questions.

These skills will not only help certified writers achieve greater success in their own careers, but could also open doors for careers in HR, recruiting and staffing and other writing-related industries.

PowerCV Writer Certification Program

PowerCV Certification Program comprises of modules described below. There are enough practice CV sessions, opportunities for interaction with clients and finally, a Certification assignment:

Module 1: Introduction to CV

CV as a marketing document; various CV standards; parts of a CV; writing standards; traditional versus modern CV; CV as a career roadmap; common mistakes in a CV.

Module 2: Constructing the CV

Asking the right questions; reading the CV; understanding, analyzing and evaluating a CV; understanding client preferences; using Power Words; personality-based CVs - adapting a CV style for a specific personality.

Module 3: Understanding competency-based CVs and jobs

Introduction to competency-based CVs, what is a competency?; identifying competencies for various jos; key job families; introduction to industries and industry-specific competencies; identifying competencies for individuals.

Module 4: Proficiency in CV Design

Using innovative design for CVs; tools for Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows; understanding internet - social/professional networking platforms; traditional jobsites; leveraging from internet; introduction to Personal Branding.

Module 5: Understanding the recruiting process

Introduction to recruitment process; the role of CVs; understanding the element of long-term investment in building competencies; working with the client - client interaction.

Module 6: Summary and conclusion

Summary of learning; practice sessions and final assignment.

Course Duration:

The course can be self-paced to provide flexibility. At a normal pace, the course can be completed in 2-3 months.

Course methodology:

Course material will be delivered over the internet by a personalized access to the ineternet training website. There will be access to one of the PowerCV principals / senior partners for guidance and answering questions. Q&A sessions and clarifications will be arranged using audio-video conferencing or VoIP (for example, Skype / iChat). Personal guidance and mentoring will be available wherever possible.

Course fees:

The program costs are GBP 888 inclusive of access to material; personal guidance and attention; practice CV sessions; client interaction and the final certification assignment. Completion of the course will also entitle the participant entry into resources generated by the PowerCV network - ongoing research; new materials and methods.

Further information:

Further information about this program can be obtained by send an email to info@powercv.co.uk.