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to show off your writing and digital skills to your CV, make sure all the videos on your channel
potential employers. are appropriate for potential employers to see.
Recruiters want to see candidates who are Side hustles
creative and passionate outside of the office
walls. So if you’re not yet doing so, make it your Nowadays, it’s normal for talented self-starters
New Year’s resolution, as there can be many to have a successful side hustle alongside their
benefits to blogging. full or part-time job. People often leave side-
projects out of their CV. This is because they
You could start a blog with topics or opinion fear appearing like they have ‘eggs in too many
pieces related to your professional industry to baskets’ or that it somehow appears disloyal. But
prove your interest and depth of knowledge. this couldn’t be further from the truth!
But what if your blog isn’t relevant to the Showing that you’re an entrepreneur with the
role you’re applying to? Well, a well-designed initiative and commitment to juggle multiple
website full of perfectly-written, traffic-worthy projects and earn money off your own back is
SEO-optimised blogs displays some great, ultra- sure to command attention. Make it clear that
current, transferable skills anyway. Make sure to your side hustle has shaped you into a fantastic
include it in your CV. multi-tasker with a varied range of professional
and business skills.
YouTube channels
Don’t forget to quantify your side-hustle
Content creation is one of the most in-demand
skills right now. So, if you’ve got a successful achievements, too. If you made extra income
YouTube channel, you should definitely brag by writing blogs for a local business, by how
about it on your CV. much did this boost their website traffic? Maybe
you have an online business designing flyers or
Having the courage and passion to put yourself brochures – did these help your clients to gain
out there and build a community of followers is more leads or make sales? Focusing on results
sure to impress recruiters. Plus, if you’ve garnered proves your impact to potential employers.
a following, you’ve probably developed some
fantastic skills, too. Think video production, If you want to get in the job hunting game in
editing, design, public speaking, social media 2020 and beyond, may sure you keep up with
management and marketing. these CV trends – good luck!
If you do decide to list your YouTube channel on By Andrew Fennell cv-library.co.uk
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