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Elena Solonnikov's avatar

I feel pretty insecure about my CV and I hate how loudly its empty spaces ring in my head. I LOVE the concept of a quiet CV, stating all the things we overall for this big bang of archiments. Thank you for this!

Kevin Em's avatar

I loved working on my Quiet CV - it was a meditative and empowering exercise in giving myself permission to acknowledge my inner value, the hard work I put into getting where I am today, and who I'm thankful for by giving me love, support and emotional grounding. Thank you, Poetry Culture for this wonderful gift to myself!

Poetry Culture's avatar

Thank you so much Kevin! That means a lot. I really appreciate you doing the workbook! Any tips/suggestions on how to make it even better are always appreciated

Kevin Em's avatar

The download format (PDF) made it difficult to input and edit my responses - I suggest a Word or Google doc. Links to each section in the 'Contents' page would make it easier to navigate if I want to go back for copy/paste. Finally, the 'Declaration of Independence,' for me, was difficult because I'm still undecided whether a hard break with (harmful) people/things/ideas is best for me. Perhaps, a prompt like, "I will consider letting go of..." may feel more doable. Overall, a fantastic and beautifully crafted document. Thanks again!

Claire Cayson's avatar

Yes you do walk a line between your truth and the hoped for resonance of others you have discovered by block I am too afraid to share my work

Poetry Culture's avatar

Whats the biggest obstacle in sharing your work? Fear of judgement? Something else?

Claire Cayson's avatar

Fear of my writing in my state of emotion mind that I have not given the freedom to express I get stuck at what and why it hurts peace

Claire Cayson's avatar

Again thanks I am a techno dummy you may receive 2 text but I c wonder if there is a chance one of the Poetrg Cultute could read a segment and help me with this fear?

Jade Lin Hart's avatar

Thank you for sharing this, Alex! I have been applying for jobs (over 100 till now) and only receiving rejections and silences. I start doubting my own abilities and my “well crafted academic CV”.

I appreciate that you remind me of the true value of life that’s more than just a CV. I would love to try the quiet CV.

Shrutika Barabde's avatar

Starting my work on my quiet CV today. Thank you so much for this.

EatRepbulicun.ts's avatar

Speaks fluent narcotrafficanté

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Poetry Culture's avatar

Thanks so much for your kind reply Nancy. I totally agree-- it's more and more important we try to create our own opportunities that fit our values, even if this is not always easy.

Do you have experience with this and what is your experience with CVs/Resumes? The Quiet CV workbook is free for personal use so I'd encourage you to give it a download if you want to try it!