thatscaptaintou,
Using companies will give you an idea of structure and what
might work. However, if you do, at some stage, get an interview based on your CV then you might be questionned a lot closer than you think with regards to what has been written.
Remember your CV is a legal document and if there is any over embelishment or what might be considered as porkies it warrants instant dismissal for Gross Misconduct.
Only if you feel comfortable and fully appreciate that the CV companies understand your experiences would I advise using them. Otherwise I would advise you to get some samples from the internet or your FTO, choose the structure you like and write your own CV. Re-write, re-write, check with friends/family, employment agencies, even ask prospective employers, for feedback. Then re-write it again and again until you are 100% happy with it.
By going through this process you will be constantly asking yourself questions about your experience and you can continue to hone, tweak and evolve as you please. Its like a piece of artwork...
your artwork.
And when it comes to the interview you will know every nuance and every interpretation of what you have written and will be able to talk up your experience congruently..and with confidence.
Good luck
