By PETER KAMURI
When was the last time you updated your Curriculum Vitae (CV)?
Many people cannot remember when they did last even saw their CVs. Others have opted to making enough copies to last a lifetime, removing the need for updating a CV.
But career experts insist that you should update your CV regularly. As a rule, you should have several variations for your CV since different jobs’ require different applications.
But why should you update your CV regularly?
Sospeter Njenga, a career expert says updating your CV will give you a chance to reflect on what you have been doing over a given period of time, where you are now, and where you are headed.
"By ensuring that you update your CV regularly, you get a chance to reassess your career goals and aspirations. This is important, as you will be able to make an informed decision on the job that best fits you," advises Njenga.
"When you review your CV, you get an excellent opportunity to reflect on what you have achieved overtime. These achievements are important as most prospective employees would want to know what you have been doing with yourself."
Lydia Tirop, a career advisor, says updating your CV gives you a chance to your latest achievements to the documents.
"Most employers and recruiters are prefer up-to-date CVs. Such CVs usually have favourable rating compared to those which do not contain the most current information," observes Tirop.
But Tirop warns that your career objective statement should be clearly stated on the CV, and it should reflect where you want your career to go.
Updating your CV also requires you to highlight your achievements, skills, interest and experience so as to entice your employer. Ask for an expert’s hand if you are unsure of what is expected.
"The rule of the thumb when writing a CV is to have it as current as possible. This means it should be done as often as possible. After all, different positions requires you to tailor make the CV to suit the requirements sought for," concludes Tirop.
