Ex-Military CV Writing
Turning Military Experience into Civilian Career Opportunities
As a Royal Navy veteran with decades of senior management and recruitment experience, I understand both military service and what civilian employers look for. I provide a bespoke, one-to-one military-to-civilian CV writing service, translating your skills, responsibilities and achievements into language that recruiters understand. Every CV is personally written, ATS-optimised and tailored to the civilian roles you want to pursue.
Common Military-to-Civilian CV Challenges I Solve
I'm an ex-Royal Navy veteran and, like every other service leaver, I've been through the resettlement process myself. Since leaving the military, I've spent over forty years in business, built several successful companies, and specialised in writing professional CVs. I've worked with people from every corner of the Armed Forces — from those leaving after a few years' service to senior officers with over thirty-five years behind them. I've written CVs for submariners, members of Special Forces, RAF personnel, soldiers, senior NCOs, Warrant Officers, and even a Lieutenant Colonel serving with NATO. I'm telling you that not to impress you — it's simply so you know that what follows isn't theory. I've been where you are, and I've helped many other service leavers through exactly this process.
✗ Military Jargon Overload
Terms like "SNCO", "JPA", or "Op Orders" mean nothing to civilian employers.
✓ The Fix
I translate military terminology into clear, impactful civilian language that demonstrates your value.
✗ Underselling Your Experience
Many veterans don't realise how impressive their achievements are in a civilian context.
✓ The Fix
I identify and amplify the accomplishments that will impress civilian recruiters and hiring managers.
✗ Gaps in Civilian Context
Employers may not understand the scope of your responsibilities or decision-making authority.
✓ The Fix
I provide context that helps employers grasp the scale and complexity of your military role.
✗ Generic Role Descriptions
Simply stating your rank and unit doesn't convey what you actually did or achieved.
✓ The Fix
I craft achievement-focused descriptions that showcase tangible results and leadership impact.
It's Not Just What You Did. It's HOW You Did It.
Civilian employers don’t need to know every operational detail of your military career. They need to understand the skills, judgement, leadership and achievements you can bring to their organisation.
My approach focuses on how you achieved results, the decisions you made, the problems you solved and the responsibilities you managed, rather than sensitive information about operations, equipment or personnel.
Drawing on my own Royal Navy service and decades of civilian management and recruitment experience, I know how to translate that experience into compelling evidence of your value to a civilian employer, without compromising confidentiality or operational security.
What You Receive with My Ex-Military CV Writing Package
Everything you need to secure your next civilian role
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Civilian-Focused CV A bespoke CV that translates your military responsibilities, leadership experience and measurable achievements into language civilian recruiters understand. You'll also receive detailed, one-to-one coaching on how to tailor and optimise your CV for specific job applications and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).A bespoke CV that translates your military responsibilities, leadership experience and measurable achievements into language civilian recruiters understand. You'll also receive detailed, one-to-one coaching on how to tailor and optimise your CV for specific job applications and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
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Skills Translation Guide We work together to identify your transferable military skills, qualifications and achievements, explaining how they relate to civilian employment. You'll learn how to communicate your experience confidently and demonstrate its value to prospective employers.s.
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Two Tailored Cover Letters Two personally written cover letters, supported by detailed one-to-one coaching on their purpose and importance. I'll explain the correct structure, length, layout, language and grammar, how to incorporate relevant keywords from job adverts for ATS compatibility, and why a well-written cover letter should accompany every application.
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LinkedIn Profile Optimisation A comprehensive, one-to-one review of your LinkedIn profile, including every setting, from visibility and privacy to security and profile presentation. I'll explain how LinkedIn works, what each setting controls and how to adapt your profile to your own circumstances. This is particularly important for military personnel whose ranks, regiments, units or operational responsibilities may require discretion. You'll leave understanding how to manage your profile confidently, protect sensitive information and present your experience effectively to civilian recruiters.
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Career Transition Advice Practical, one-to-one career transition guidance drawing on my own experience of leaving the Royal Navy and decades in senior management and recruitment. I'll explain how to approach civilian employers, identify suitable career opportunities and prepare for interviews. I'll also share my professional network, knowledge of military-friendly employers and specialist recruitment organisations that actively seek ex-military candidates, helping you identify opportunities you might otherwise overlook.
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Unlimited Revisions Your CV is developed through a personal, consultative process rather than a questionnaire or generic template. We'll review the document together, refining the content and presentation with unlimited revisions until it accurately represents your experience, achievements and career aspirations.
What Ex-Military Clients Say
Trusted by veterans across all branches of service
"After coming to the end of a full career in the British Army and looking onto new opportunities, I came across John's services. With his 5-star reviews and his previous Armed Forces experience, I was of no doubt he was the correct person to assist. John transformed my military skills and experience into civilian employment and provided a very high-standard CV, cover letters, and a fully developed LinkedIn profile. John explained the process throughout and was always on hand to answer any questions and ensure the documentation produced. I would 100% recommend John Logan to all especially service leavers."
Adrian H — Colour Sergeant, 4th Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (British Army)
"Thanks so much for all of your help John. It really was a pleasure working with you. I knew from our first phone call you were the correct person to help me through putting my CV, producing a cover letter and LinkedIn account together. I'm really happy with the time you spent helping me understand the different processes and the teaching you have provided me. I would 100% recommend you."
Thomas H — Petty Officer Marine Engineer Technician, Royal Navy Submarine Service
"Highly recommend John for his exceptional CV writing and mentoring services. From the onset he took time to understand my background, strengths and career goals and transformed that in to a clear compelling CV that reflected who I am and what I offer. John was incredibly thorough, insightful and incredibly supportive, offering multiple drafts and phone calls to ensure my CV is the best it can be. I can't recommend him highly enough, especially for military service leavers to highlights your career strengths in a way that goes beyond what standard military services can offer."
Thomas F — Warrant Officer 2 Squadron Sergeant Major, Royal Engineers
Why Veterans Choose Me
Trusted by veterans across all branches of service
Proven Track Record
I've successfully helped numerous ex-military professionals transition to rewarding civilian careers across various industries.
Understanding & Respect
I understand the challenges veterans face and have deep respect for your service and skills.
Specialised Knowledge
As a Royal Navy veteran with decades of senior management and recruitment experience, I understand military life and what civilian employers look for. I know how to translate your service achievements into evidence of the skills and value you bring to a civilian organisation.
Results-Driven Approach
My goal is to get you interviews and job offers. Every aspect of your CV is written with that outcome in mind.
You Are Still Trusted
You were trusted to make decisions, maintain standards, train others, and carry out your job to a standard most civilian organisations can only admire. That trust doesn’t end when your service does. Everything you learned along the way goes with you — and it’s exactly what belongs on your CV.