Free CV Review

Get Honest, Professional Feedback Before You Apply

If you’ve been applying for jobs without getting interviews, your CV could be the reason. Before you spend time applying for more roles, it makes sense to find out whether your CV is helping you or holding you back.

I offer a completely free, no-obligation CV review, providing honest, constructive feedback based on over 40 years of business experience, senior management, recruitment and professional CV writing. Having recruited and interviewed hundreds of candidates throughout my career, I understand exactly what employers look for and, just as importantly, what causes applications to be rejected.

This isn’t an automated report or a generic checklist. Every CV is reviewed personally by me, and I’ll tell you exactly what I believe needs improving. If your CV is already in good shape, I’ll say so. If it isn’t, I’ll explain why and what changes I would recommend.

Why Have Your CV Reviewed?

The recruitment market has changed significantly over the last few years. Recruiters often receive hundreds of applications for a single vacancy and may spend less than 30 seconds deciding whether a CV deserves further attention. If your CV doesn’t make an immediate impact, you could be missing opportunities without ever knowing why.

A professional review helps identify the issues that may be preventing you from securing interviews, including:

• A weak or outdated professional profile.
• Too much focus on responsibilities rather than achievements.
• Missing measurable results and commercial impact.
• Poor structure and formatting.
• Generic content that doesn’t demonstrate your value.
• Missing keywords relevant to your target role.
• A lack of evidence showing leadership, project delivery or career progression.

Many people tell me they have applied for dozens of jobs without receiving a single interview. In many cases, the problem isn’t their experience. It’s how that experience is presented.

What I’ll Look For

Every review is tailored to you and the type of role you’re targeting. Rather than simply checking spelling and grammar, I’ll assess whether your CV is likely to impress both recruiters and hiring managers.

I’ll review:

• The overall layout and presentation.
• Your professional summary.
• How clearly your achievements are communicated.
• Evidence of leadership, responsibility and measurable results.
• Career progression and consistency.
• Relevance to your target role.
• Natural use of industry keywords.
• Areas that could be strengthened before you apply.

If you’re targeting a specific vacancy, I’ll also compare your CV with the job description and explain where you could improve your chances of being shortlisted.

Honest Advice From Someone Who Has Recruited

One of the biggest advantages of working with me is that I’ve spent decades interviewing candidates and making recruitment decisions. I don’t just write CVs. I understand what employers notice within the first few seconds of reading an application.

Many clients are surprised by the achievements they’ve overlooked. During our conversations, we regularly uncover projects, leadership responsibilities, cost savings and business improvements that never made it onto their original CV. These are often the details that make the difference between being overlooked and being invited to interview.

Who Can Benefit from a Free CV Review?

Whether you’re applying for your first professional role or competing for a senior executive position, an objective review can make a significant difference. I regularly work with graduates, experienced professionals, project managers, engineers, NHS staff, teachers, executives, service leavers, police officers and people changing careers.

Every career is different, which is why every review is tailored to your experience and the role you’re targeting. There are no generic reports or automated suggestions. You’ll receive honest, practical feedback based on what recruiters and hiring managers are looking for today.

If you’re considering investing in a Professional CV Writing Service, a free review is the ideal place to start. It allows you to understand exactly where your CV could be improved before making any decisions.

Specialist Support for Every Career

If you’re applying for senior leadership positions, my Executive CV Writing Service is designed to showcase strategic leadership, commercial impact and measurable achievements that executive recruiters expect to see.

For members of the Armed Forces preparing to move into civilian employment, my Ex-Military CV Writing Service helps translate military experience into language that employers immediately understand while highlighting your transferable leadership and operational skills.

Serving and former police officers can also benefit from my Police Officer CV Writing Service, which focuses on presenting policing experience in a way that demonstrates leadership, decision-making, stakeholder management and operational expertise to employers outside the service.

If your application includes a covering letter or LinkedIn profile, I also provide a Cover Letter Writing Service and LinkedIn Profile Optimisation to ensure every part of your application presents a consistent and professional personal brand.

My Approach

Unlike many CV writing companies, I don’t rely on questionnaires or pass your CV to another writer.

Everything starts with a conversation.

I take the time to understand your career, your achievements and the roles you’re aiming for before offering recommendations. If we decide to work together, you can read more about my CV Writing Process, but even if you only want the free review, you’ll receive honest advice that you can use immediately.

My aim isn’t to criticise your CV. It’s to help you understand how employers are likely to view it and identify practical improvements that will increase your chances of securing interviews.

What My Clients Say

Many of my clients come to me after weeks or even months of unsuccessful job applications. Often, a few well-targeted changes completely transform how their experience is presented.

Professionals from a wide range of industries have gone on to secure interviews, promotions and career changes after implementing the recommendations from their review or working with me to rewrite their CV.

You can read more about their experiences by visiting my Client Reviews page.

Ready for an Honest CV Review?

If you’re wondering why you’re not getting interviews, don’t keep sending the same CV and hoping for a different result.

Email your current CV to john@johnlogan.co.uk together with the type of role you’re applying for. I’ll review it personally and provide honest, constructive feedback with no obligation.

If your CV only needs a few small improvements, I’ll tell you. If I believe it could benefit from a complete rewrite, I’ll explain why and outline the options available. Either way, you’ll leave with a much clearer understanding of how your CV is performing and what you can do to improve it.

If you’d prefer to discuss your career before sending your CV, you can also Book a one-to-one consultation and we’ll talk through your goals, your experience and the best way to position you for your next opportunity.

I look forward to helping you take the next step in your career with confidence.