A personal training resume is a very important document. It's the first thing potential clients will see and your opportunity to shine. But, like most trainers, you might be tempted to use the same old resume for every client or job application. Resist this temptation! Your resume should be unique for each client and job application so that it speaks directly to their needs and desires. Here are seven ways you can do just that:
Update Your Resume Regularly
● Keep it up to date.
● Keep it fresh.
● Use the latest technology to create your resume, and make sure you're using the most up-to-date software, like Microsoft Word or Google Docs, to be compatible with any potential employer's computer system. You don't want them to spend time converting your resume into another format before they can read it!
● Use a professional resume writing service if necessary; they know what employers look for in a personal trainer's CV (resume) and will be able to help you create one that stands out from all others on their desk when they receive hundreds of applications each month from people just like yourself looking for work as a PT assistant or instructor at their gym or studio location near where ever yours is located (if applicable).
Make sure it's easy to read. Use a font that's easy to read and won't take up too much space on the page but still looks professional. For example, if you're applying for a job in the fitness industry, use fonts like Calibri or Arial; these are common fonts used by most businesses today.
Use Numbers to Refine Your Results
To give your resume a boost, use numbers to quantify your results. This is especially important if you're in a field where clients must make decisions based on their personal trainers' performance. For example, if you're applying for a position at a gym that offers group fitness classes and personal training sessions, the owner will want to know how many people attended each class and how many members used the gym's facilities during each month of operation.
To make the most out of this section of your resume:
● Use percentages instead of raw data (e.g., "5% increase in membership" instead of "25 new members"). The latter looks better but doesn't tell much about what happened, whereas the former gives readers an idea of how large an effect they can expect from hiring someone like yourself!
● Quantify everything--even things that aren't necessarily measurable! For example, "Increased client satisfaction by 30%."
Match the Desired Results with Your Experience
A strong resume should explain how you can help clients achieve their goals and meet their needs. The best way to do this is by highlighting how your strengths match what they want from personal training. For example, if someone wants to lose weight and get fit but doesn't want to change their lifestyle too much, then telling them that you're flexible enough to work out outside the gym could be an asset for both parties involved. While it might seem obvious that someone who wants more muscle would need more strength training than cardio workouts (which would be true), it's important not only for you but also for potential clients looking at resumes!
Keep it Concise and Specific
The first step to creating a standout resume is keeping it concise but also specific. You want to ensure you have enough information for the reader to understand what you've done, but not so much that they become bored or confused by all the details. A general rule of thumb is that one page should be enough space for most people's resumes; however, if you are applying for positions where there are multiple levels of experience required (e.g., internships), then two pages may be necessary depending on how much information needs to be conveyed about each position held during college and after graduation/grad school.
Personalize your Resume to the Client's Goals
It's important that you tailor your resume to the specific client and include results that are relevant to their goals. For example, if a potential client is looking for someone who can help them lose weight, don't include results from a client who was trying to gain muscle mass. Don't be afraid of being specific--if one of your personal training clients lost 10 pounds in six weeks and another lost 20 pounds in 12 weeks (and both were equally committed), it would be better for you as an applicant if the second result was included because it shows how much more impactful your coaching style was on them compared with other trainers' approaches.
Make Sure it Looks Good!
● Use a template that is easy to read and looks professional.
● Use a font that is easy to read.
● Use a font size that is easy to read.
● Use bold and italics sparingly, as they can make your resume seem cluttered if used too much or in the wrong places (like at the top of each page).
● Bullet points are great for highlighting key skills or accomplishments on your resume, but don't go overboard with them! Keep bullet points limited to 3-5 bullets per section of your personal training CV/resume so it doesn't look too busy or difficult to follow when someone reads through it quickly before deciding whether or not they want you as their trainer!
Include a list of references.
Include a list of references. References are important to your personal training resume, as they can provide additional information about your professional experience and character. However, it's important that you only include references who will speak highly of you. If someone isn't willing to give you a positive review, they should not be included in this section!
Take time to update and refine your resume regularly.
● Take time to update and refine your resume regularly.
● Update your resume at least once a year or when you have a significant change in experience or education. A good time for this is on the anniversary of when you first applied for the job, which will help keep it fresh in employers' minds. If there have been no significant changes in your credentials since then, there's no need to send another one just yet!
● Refine (or rewrite) paragraphs that do not reflect well on you or align with what an employer wants from their personal trainers (i.e., clear communication skills). If any elements could be removed, such as references' phone numbers, do so without hesitation! This will help keep things concise while giving potential employers enough information about whom they would hire if they choose you!
Conclusion
I hope this article has helped you to understand how to differentiate your personal training resume. The most important thing is to update it regularly and keep it concise and specific. You can use numbers and percentages to refine the past results that you have achieved with clients so they are more impressive than just saying, "Lose weight" or "Get stronger." Finally, make sure that your resume looks good too!
