Critiquing Your Own CV Example
Perhaps one of the hardest things to do is critique your own CV example. Some people create an example CV because they want a template to use when applying for jobs. Other people create this type of example because they are looking to sell examples for profit.
Regardless, of why have created a sample, you surely want to make sure this example is really well done. This is why it is so important to really take some time to critique your own CV example.
The first and most obvious thing you will want to do is proofread the example. Make sure there are no misspellings or grammatical errors. If you are selling the samples for profit, the content will likely be changed but you still want to make sure everything is correct. The next thing you should do when critiquing your example is to take an objective look at the layout. Make sure it is easy to ready and not harsh on the eye. Try different fonts and text sizes to determine what looks best.
Also, take some time to consider how well the example reads. By this time you have already proofread so there should be no grammar or spelling mistakes but you also want to make sure everything you have written makes sense and flows well. You can read the example out loud to get a good idea of whether or not something does not sound right.
In conclusion, even though you are critiquing your own CV example, it is always a good idea to ask someone else to take a look at it as well. You should wait until you have had a chance to do your own review and catch most of the mistakes before asking someone else to critique your example. It is a good idea to have someone else review it because they may catch mistakes you missed. This may sound like a long process but it will really help to make sure the example you create is great.
