Twice a week we publish problems that will feature in a forthcoming Dear Jeremy advice column in the Saturday Guardian so that readers can offer their own advice and suggestions. We then print the best of your comments alongside Jeremy’s own insights.
I’ve been working for the same organisation for seven years, slowly progressing with a number of promotions and increased responsibility. I’ve been able to gain a lot of experience in different areas and contexts, not all of which were originally intended. I’m starting to reach a stage where I don’t have further to go in the organisation, which my boss fully acknowledges. And despite a desire for me to stay, we both know that the time has come for me to look elsewhere (he’s even sent me a couple of positions that might be interesting).
My question is connected to looking for a new role. I’m finding a lot of interesting posts advertised that I’d be good at, but know that my CV and accompanying letters don’t always reflect the skills I’ve gathered or adequately describe my achievements.
Writing is not my strongest point and I’m interested to hear your thoughts on whether it’s worth paying one of the frequently advertised CV writing services.
If so, as there are so many of these services, what would readers who have employed one recommend I look for when it comes to choosing one?
Do you need advice on a work issue? For Jeremy’s and readers’ help, send a brief email to dear.jeremy@theguardian.com. Please note that he is unable to answer questions of a legal nature or to reply personally.
