When you’re employed, the answer is obvious…yep you need a CV.
When you’re self-employed, the answer gets murkier.
Clients, recruiters, and associate networks all have different expectations. Some want a CV, some want a portfolio, and some want neither, until suddenly they do. If you’ve ever paused before sending your “CV” wondering whether it still makes sense, this session is for you.
In this session, Kim Ellis is joined by Andrew Jacobs to unpack when a CV still matters for freelancers, what should go in it, and how to make it work for your business rather than against it.
What you’ll get out this session
- When recruiters, clients, and associate partnerships actually expect a CV, and when something else serves you better.
- What to include, what to cut, and how to avoid sounding like you’re still applying for a permanent role.
- How your LinkedIn profile and CV can support each other rather than pull in different directions.
Who should attend
Self-employed professionals in people development who work directly with clients, through recruiters, or as part of associate networks. Particularly useful if you are newer to freelancing or have recently moved from an employed role.
About the speakers
Andrew Jacobs is a Learning Strategist and Organisational Impact Advisor. He helps organisations move learning beyond training supply and into capability, performance and measurable organisational impact. He is founder of Llarn Learning, a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, producer of the Women Talking About Learning podcast, and writes daily at lostanddesperate.com.
Kim Ellis is the founder of L&D Free Spirits and Go Ginger Learning Solutions, with nearly 20 years’ experience in learning and development and almost a decade of being self-employed.Through her work with freelancers and small business owners in people development, Kim is known for cutting through the noise, challenging the rules that don’t serve you, and helping you build a business that actually fits who you are.
This webinar is free for everyone to attend live. The recording will be available to Free Spirit members only.
