The Price Breakdown: Cost vs. Investment

This is an age-old question, and it helps to break it down into realistic parts.

You can get a CV written for £50.00 or less depending on where you are in your career, or you can pay upwards of £1,000+. It is no different from any other service: more often than not, you get what you pay for.

However, you need to stop looking at this purely as a short-term cost. You need to view it as a career investment.

Example: My mid-tier package for a team leader or mid-management professional—which includes a bespoke CV, two tailored cover letters, and a full LinkedIn profile optimization—is £250.00.

Now, that might sound like a significant outlay, and it is. But why are you getting a professional CV in the first place? To secure a better role—whether that means a promotion within your current company, moving to a new business, or making a complete career transition.

If your new role comes with a modest £10,000 salary increase (a very reasonable figure in today’s job market), that £250 investment yields a 40x return on investment (ROI) in your first year alone. Alternatively, you can write it yourself for free and roll the dice.

Instead of writing generic fluff filled with buzzwords often churned out by AI, I’m going to directly answer the real questions people are typing into Google. But rather than offering an AI-generated or corporate-scripted response, I am answering as a successful, professional UK CV writer with over 150 5-star reviews across Google and Bark.

Why am I doing this?

Simply because I am fed up with the cheap tricks, false promises, and exaggerated claims companies make to prospective clients. I write with total honesty and integrity, drawing on my real-world business, military, and leadership experience so that you can make an informed decision—whether you choose to write your CV yourself or hire a seasoned professional to do it for you.

Critical Questions You Must Ask Any CV Writer

Before handing over your money, ask these questions. It might sound direct, but it is vital to ensuring you get genuine value.

1. “Will you personally be writing my CV?”

• • If the answer is yes: Brilliant. You can immediately get a feel for the actual person who will be handling your career history. Documenting your accomplishments requires a genuine human connection.

• • If the answer is no: Warning bells should start ringing. Are they using ghostwriters you will never speak to? Is the work being outsourced overseas? Will you actually talk to a human, or is everything handled via automated email templates?

2. “How does your consultation process work?”

The process must fit your specific needs and career level.

My own approach is highly consultative. I spend a significant amount of time with each client via phone or Microsoft Teams. Our first session is an in-depth consultation exploring your academic and professional history, where I ask targeted questions to unpack your daily responsibilities and biggest wins.

Most people are naturally modest or reserved about their own achievements (it’s a very British trait!). A professional CV writer’s job is to extract those key details. If that discovery process isn’t done thoroughly, it is impossible to produce an exceptional CV. That is where a writer’s actual industry experience, wisdom, and strategic skill come in.

Tip: Make sure you ask  know how they operate and get their process commitments in writing.

Can AI Write a Good Resume?

AI is having a massive impact on our daily lives, and it can do some impressive things. But let’s look at what it cannot do:

• • AI cannot write with genuine human emotion or nuance. It cannot make you sound like an authentic person.

• • It only knows what you feed it. While it can look up standard responsibilities and job descriptions online, it cannot ask you thought-provoking questions to uncover your unique career achievements.

• • It lacks real-world perspective. Whether my client is a politician, a senior police officer, a manager, a scientist, or a Colonel in the British Army, AI cannot conduct a intuitive, deep-dive interview.

I personally use AI as a research tool to prepare smart questions for my client consultations, but I never use AI to write my client documents. Experienced HR professionals and recruiters can spot an AI-generated CV instantly. Compared to a bespoke CV crafted by an experienced specialist, AI simply falls short.

Have More Questions?

If you have any burning questions about your career documents, feel free to reach out directly via my website at johnloganbmc.co.uk. To view current package options and transparent rates, visit my pricing page. (Pricing accurate as of July 2026).

Free CV Review: If you would like constructive, no-obligation feedback on your current CV, email it directly to John@johnloganbmc.co.uk.

If you have any other burning questions please don’t hesitate to contact me via my website https://johnloganbmc.co.uk/ or if you want to my pricing go to https://johnloganbmc.co.uk/pricing/ (correct as of July 2026)

If you would look like to send me your CV for a free no obligation feedback send it to John@johnloganbmc.co.uk