CV Review
Professional revision of freelance linguists’ CVs
CV (curriculum vitae) is an essential part of every linguist’s proposal to potential customers .
The principal function of this document is to provide new clients with such information as the educational background, work experience, professional achievements, skills and expertise, contacts, and any other information that?has an effect on customers’ decisions to start the cooperation.
In simple words, a CV is a way how totally unfamiliar people (customers and vendors) can get acquainted.
Moreover, clients return to freelance vendors’ CVs later, to assess whether a certain freelancer corresponds to requirements of new projects and tasks.
However, writing about ourselves is not easy because some things that we consider less important might be critical from customers’ point of view. On the other hand, some facts that are obvious to us can be unclear to potential clients.
At that, freelance language professionals should not expect that potential customers of their services will always contact them later to clarify something or request more information. Due to the lack of time, many clients will just focus on those CVs that include the information that is important to them.
As fewer doubts and questions potential customers have, as there are more chances to get new projects.
The same is true both for direct customers and LSPs (translation agencies).
Errors and mistakes in CVs are even worse. A misprint in a language professional’s CV can be a reason why a new client may decide not to work with the linguist especially if such customer considers such issues as signs of inattention and carelessness.
It is the worst advertisement for any linguist, as many clients think that if that happens in a CV or initial email, it will happen in translations too.
The CV Review is a consulting service for freelance language professionals.
It is designed not only to eliminate errors and drawbacks in freelancers’ CVs but also to suggest improvements that play an important role in customers’ decision-making processes.
The purpose of the service is to share potential customers’ point of view, to let freelancers know how clients read their CVs and what points draw clients’ attention.
As the CEO of a language service provider, I view hundreds of linguists’ CVs monthly, and as a potential client, I see similar drawbacks and issues typical for freelance linguists’ résumés. Also, I can suggest what can be improved and upgraded in every particular case.
Linguists who sign up for the service receive their CVs back with my detailed comments. The feedback refers to various aspects, such as:
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My goal is not only to help language professionals to eliminate issues that have an adverse effect on customers’ decisions regarding possible cooperation, but also to suggest what can be improved.
The provided comments also include general recommendations and considerations regarding the use of CVs in the market of translations and language services.
How to apply?
The service costs 38.00 USD (or 34.00 EUR).
To order the review of your CV, please, click here .
CVs with comments are sent back in 48 hours via email.
The commented documents are delivered in the PDF format. So, you can decide by yourself what changes to implement.
I will be really glad to have a chance to assist with your CV and provide my advice and recommendations that help you to get new clients and take part in interesting projects!
Use the link to order the CV review
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The CV review is an integral part of individual consultations for freelance linguists. If a freelancer orders an individual consultation, the CV with comments will be provided on default. In this case, there is no need to order the CV review separately.
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English and German into Greek marketing and SEO translator for eCommerce | Expand consciously into the Greek market | An alligator with a soft heart ??
10 个月Pavel has helped me improve my CV and has given me food for thought to keep on improving it. I loved his attention to detail, this had made me feel more confident about sending it to prospects.
Freelance English-Spanish Translator | Financial Services & Marketing Localization | Cultural Transcreation of Copy for Global Brands | Bicultural Copywriter
1 年Pavel has helped me polish my CV and have a bulletproof one easily with his reviews and suggestions. I'd def recommend him to any freelance translator who isn't 100% sure about their CV. Now I feel confident to send it to translation agencies and direct clients alike.
Expertin für englische Fachübersetzungen mit über 20 Jahren Erfahrung auf den Gebieten: Zahnmedizin, Zahntechnik, Medizintechnik, Medizin/Pharma.
1 年This is one of the questions I have been asking myself recently: how to structure a freelance linguist CV. A chronological structure does not always work well, maybe a thematic structure would be better.
Tradutor de inglês <> português | Negócios, Marketing, Finan?as, Jurídico, Educa??o
3 年Improving my CV was something I was really interested in doing for some time, however, I didn't have the knowledge to take it to the next level. Pavel reviewed my CV and pointed out things that I believe will really make my CV stand out even more. His suggestions involved structure, lack and over information, and other key factors. I recommend his service and look forward to getting the "Roadmap to effective email marketing" in the near future. ?? ??
Portuguese localisation, SEO & marketing specialist for health, software, and education businesses. Translator, localiser & transcreator from English into European Portuguese. Translator, not a mind reader.
3 年Pavel kindly reviewed my CV some time ago, what was invaluable since he is an expert LSP. I felt really happy when he considered my CV clear and professional. However, he provided some suggestions and small improvements that, at the time, I didn’t even think were an issue. I implemented them to clarify some points, helping my CV to stand out. Thanks, Pavel. ??