Copy Writer CV
Like a journalist CV, the copy writer CV cannot afford to contain any mistakes. Simple mistakes in grammar and spelling are enough to cause employers to write you off. It is therefore important to go through your CV when you have compiled it for the last time.
Before you begin preparing a copy writer CV, find out more about the company or organization you want to work for. This will help you identify the skills that will most likely be of interest to the recruiters from that specific organization. Copy writing requires creativity, analytical skills, writing skills and computer skills. These should be clearly demonstrated.
Sample Copy Writer CV
James Parkinson
16 High field Grove
West Bradford
Nottingham
NG2 6DW
Mobile: 07967 198 700
Phone: 0119 987 5369
E-mail:jamie@jamie.com
Career Objective
Experienced copywriter seeking employment in an organization in a managerial capacity. Willing to use extensive experience in freelance copywriting and management of an organization that was established personally for the growth and development of the company.
Professional experience
Since 1994 – Freelance Copywriter and Account Manager
Responsibilities:
- Hired copywriters
- Supervised copywriters
- Carried out online research
- Wrote and published articles
- Balanced accounts
- Sought new clients
- Maintained clients
- Ensured that copywriters completed and submitted their work on time
- Organized training workshops for copywriters and other staff
- Issued copywriters their payment at the end of every month
2002 to date
Springer and Jacoby
Account worked on:
- Penhaligons
- North American Sports Channel
Hilton and Knowles
Account worked on:
- Kit Kat
- Nestle Creme
Asatsu Europe BV
Account Worked on:
Mitsubishi
2000 to 2001
HHCL and Partners
1997 to 2000
WCRS
Accounts worked on
- Buzz
- BMW
- Danish Bacon
- Trebor
- Orange
- Landrover
- Center Point
- Aristoc
- Habitat
- Sara lee
- Our Price
1995 to 1997 (Freelance)
Mellers Reay and Partners
Accounts worked on:
- DHL
- TDK
- Dairy Crest
- Nicotinell
- Advertising Standards Authority
- Bulmers
Ogilvy and Mather Direct
Account worked on:
- American Express
The Design Clinic
Account worked on:
- Sky Television
The Hub
Account worked on:
- Compaq
Keith Shafto and Associate
Accounts worked on
- Hornsby
- Scalextric
- Bluebird
1993 to 1995
GGK
Accounts worked on
- IBM
- Regional Railways
- Allied Bakeries
- Highland Spring
- City and Guilds
- Dept of Education
- N & P
- Marie Curie Cancer Care
- Skoda
Education
College: West Thames College
Year: 1990-1992
Award: BTEC HND
Advertising/Copywriting
College: Balliol College, Oxford
Year: 1986-1989
Award: BA Honors Degree Law
Awards
- Finalist Eurobest 2000 Danish Bacon TV ‘Axe’
- Finalist Eurobest 2000 Danish Bacon ‘Marathon’ Poster
- The Grocer Awards Danish Bacon TV ‘Axe’
- Aerial Award-Habitat radio
- D and AD Student Finalist
- ADDY Florida-Billups Inc
Category: Media CV
I would suggest when applying for copywriting job that you need to stand out and be as creative as possible. After all, as a copywriter that’s your bread and butter ;0)
I would stay away from dot points and instead of listing responsibilities, list what skills you used to DO the tasks listed in responsibilities.
Lastly, the most important word of advice…. JUST DO IT! Get amongst it and live it up! Writing copy is fun, and make sure that the person reading your copy knows that you love it.
Luck!
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