PROFESSIONAL CV WRITING
What Does a Professional
CV Writer Actually Do?
I work directly with you from start to finish, writing every word of your CV myself. I don’t outsource, and I’ve helped hundreds of professionals take the next step in their career.
It’s Much More Than Just
Tidying Up Your CV
A professional CV is not about changing a few words or using a different font. The real value is in the questioning, understanding your career, researching your industry and uncovering the achievements that make you stand out.
What Should You Look For in a Professional CV Writer?
Do They Actually Speak To You?
A proper conversation helps uncover your real value and career goals.
Who Is Actually Writing Your CV?
Make sure your CV is written by an experienced professional, not outsourced to a third party.
Do They Use AI?
Ask whether your CV is written by a real person and how AI is used, if at all.
Can They Explain Their Process?
A clear, structured process shows they know what they’re doing and how they get results.
Can They Show You Their Work?
Examples (with personal details removed) can give you confidence in the quality and style.
What Do Previous Clients Say?
Genuine, independent reviews show a track record of real results.
My Professional CV Writing Process
A clear, structured process designed to get the very best from your experience and present it in a way that gets results.
Getting Started
You book a free consultation so we can discuss your goals and what you need.
Discovery Conversation
A detailed conversation to understand your experience, skills, and career goals.
Producing the First Draft
I write a first draft of your CV from scratch, based on our discussion and research.
Reviewing Every Word
You review the draft and share your thoughts, with my guidance and input.
Unlimited Revisions
We keep refining your CV until you’re completely happy with it.
Understanding ATS
Your CV is written with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) in mind, so it gets seen.
Two Bespoke Cover Letters
I also write two tailored cover letters for different roles or applications.
LinkedIn Optimisation
I can optimise your LinkedIn profile so it aligns with your CV and career goals.
So What Am I Actually Doing?
- Uncovering the achievements that make you stand out
- Asking the right (and often deeper) questions
- Finding clear evidence of the value you've added
- Adding context so your experience makes an impact
- Creating a CV that makes employers want to meet you
Why Hire a Professional CV Writer Instead of Doing It Yourself?
- It’s difficult to write about yourself objectively
- Employers want to see achievements, not just duties
- Templates and AI often produce generic, uninspiring CVs
- A real conversation helps uncover your true value
- You get an expert, tailored CV that's focused on results
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Frequently Asked Questions
Let’s talk about your career goals and how a professionally written CV can help you move forward.
Is it worth paying for a professional CV writer?
Only you can answer that. If your current CV is getting interviews and you’re happy with the results, then probably not. If you’ve applied for dozens of jobs and heard nothing back, or you’re changing careers, aiming for a promotion or don’t know how to sell yourself on paper, then I’d say it’s well worth considering.
A CV isn’t an expense. It’s an investment in your career, and hopefully an investment that pays for itself many times over.
Can you guarantee I’ll get an interview?
No, and I’d be very wary of anyone who says they can. Nobody can guarantee an interview because none of us controls the recruitment process.
What I can guarantee is a professionally written, bespoke CV that gives you the best possible chance of securing one. I’ll also work with you until you’re happy with it, however many drafts that takes.
Do you use AI to write CVs?
No. I write every CV.
I use AI for research, checking ideas, and staying up to date with recruitment trends. Still, I don’t use it to write my clients’ CVs You’re paying for my experience, my judgement and the conversations we have together, not for something produced by a computer.
How long does the process take?
That depends as much on you as it does on me.
Some clients need their CV urgently because they’ve seen a vacancy with a closing date only a few days away. Others prefer to take their time.
I never rush a CV. We keep refining it until you’re completely happy.
How many drafts do I get?
As many as you need. It might be three. It might be thirty-three. The price stays exactly the same.
I don’t stop until you tell me you’re happy with the finished document.
What information do you need from me?
Not as much as you probably think.
I’ll ask you for a few pieces of information before we speak, but the real work happens during our discovery conversation. That’s where I’ll ask the questions that uncover your achievements, your strengths and the things you’ve probably forgotten over the years.
Will my CV work with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?
Yes. In fact, I don’t just write an ATS-friendly CV; I explain how ATS actually works.
There’s a lot of misinformation online about Applicant Tracking Systems. During our consultation, I’ll show you how they work, how recruiters use them and how to tailor your CV for different vacancies without rewriting the whole document every time. You can also read more in my ATS-friendly CV guide.
Do you write CVs for senior executives?
Yes. I’ve worked with school leavers, graduates, skilled tradespeople, managers, directors, CEOs and business owners.
Every level has different challenges, but the process is the same. Understand the person, uncover the achievements and present them in a way employers understand.
Do you specialise in military and police CVs?
Yes, it’s an area I know particularly well.
As a veteran myself, I understand the challenges of translating military experience into language civilian employers understand. The same applies to police officers moving into the private sector or changing careers.
The biggest challenge is rarely your experience. It’s translating that experience into terms employers immediately recognise.
Can you help with LinkedIn?
Absolutely. Your LinkedIn profile should support your CV, not contradict it.
I’ll transfer your CV into LinkedIn, improve your profile’s appearance, and then walk you through the important settings many people don’t even know exist. I’ll also show you how recruiters search for candidates and how to set up effective job alerts. You can read more about my LinkedIn Optimisation service.
Do you write cover letters?
Yes. Every package includes two bespoke cover letters.
I’ll also explain when to use them, how they support your application and why they’re still an important part of the recruitment process.
Why should I choose you?
That’s entirely your decision.
There are some excellent CV writers in the UK, and I’d never tell you otherwise.
What I can say is that when you work with me, you work directly with me from beginning to end. We have proper conversations; we work through your CV together; I include unlimited revisions; I teach you how ATS works; I optimise your LinkedIn profile; and I don’t stop until you’re happy with the finished result.
If that sounds like the sort of service you’re looking for, I’d be delighted to work with you.