Professional CV Writing Services
Whatever stage your career is at, I provide a professional CV writing service tailored to your experience, ambitions and target role. From graduates and career changers to military personnel, police officers, senior managers and executives, every CV is written personally by me to maximise your interview opportunities.
✔ 40+ Years Business Experience
✔ Royal Navy Veteran
✔ 100+ Verified 5-Star Reviews
✔ Featured on Regional Television
✔ CareerAddict Contributor
✔ ATS-Optimised CV Writing
Why Writing Your Own CV Almost Always Undersells You
Writing a CV is difficult when you are personally connected to your own career. Most people either undersell themselves, overload the document with unnecessary information, or struggle to explain their value in a way that recruiters immediately understand.
One of the biggest challenges when writing your own CV is separating emotion from commercial fact. People naturally write from a personal perspective rather than positioning themselves objectively.
✗ Self-Written
"I have had an exceptional career within banking."
✓ Professionally Written"High-performing banking executive with a proven track record delivering strategic growth, operational leadership, and multi-million-pound portfolio management across complex financial environments."
The experience may be exactly the same. The presentation is completely different. Professional CV writing is about identifying the real commercial value behind somebody's experience and communicating it clearly, confidently, and professionally.
What a Professional CV Should Immediately Show
- The level you operate at
- The scale of your responsibilities
- Your measurable achievements
- Your leadership capability
- The value you bring to an organisation
Most professionals possess far more valuable experience than they realise. A professionally written CV ensures recruiters immediately recognise that value. The challenge is presenting it properly. That is where professional CV writing makes a real difference.
I provide a bespoke professional CV writing service for executives, professionals, graduates, military personnel, police officers and career changers, with every CV written personally and tailored to the role you want. Every CV is written individually — no templates, no outsourced writers, no AI.
Whilst previous CVs can help speed up the process by providing dates and career history, I do not simply "rework" old documents. The real value comes from the conversations I have with clients — where I identify strengths, achievements, and transferable skills that many people either overlook or struggle to explain.
Most recently, I wrote a cover letter addressed directly to the Prime Minister in support of a former MP pursuing a House of Lords appointment.
Why Choose My Professional CV Writing Service?
Every CV is written personally by John Logan, ATS optimised, tailored to your target role and designed to maximise interview opportunities.
ATS Optimised
Every CV is structured and keyword-optimised to perform within Applicant Tracking Systems while remaining professional and readable for recruiters.
Personally Written
No templates, no AI, no outsourced writers. Every CV is personally written by John Logan from scratch, tailored entirely to you.
Written With You — For You
A fully consultative process. I work closely with you to identify your achievements, strengths, and commercial value — then translate that into compelling content.
Industry Focused
Tailored to your target role and sector with relevant keywords, terminology, and positioning that resonates with recruiters and hiring managers in your field.
Proven Results
Over 150 verified five-star reviews from professionals across the UK, with clients securing interviews, promotions and career changes.
Consultative Process
A structured, in-depth consultation that uncovers the achievements and leadership impact most people overlook or struggle to articulate themselves.
Professional CV Writing Services Tailored to Every Career Stage
Whether you're changing careers, leaving the Armed Forces or police, applying for executive positions, returning to work or taking your first career step, every CV is written personally by me and tailored to your career goals, target role and industry.
Ex-Military Personnel
As a Royal Navy veteran, I understand the challenges of translating military experience into language that civilian employers immediately recognise and value. Leadership, operational planning, project delivery and decision-making are presented in a way that demonstrates commercial impact while preserving the strengths developed during military service.
I provide specialist military CV writing support for service leavers transitioning into civilian careers and corporate environments.
Ex-Military CV Writing →Executives & Senior Leaders
From Directors and Heads of Department to Programme Directors and C-suite executives, I write executive CVs that communicate strategic leadership, commercial achievement and measurable business impact. I position senior experience with strategic narrative, measurable achievement, and board-level language.
My executive CV writing service supports directors, senior leaders and C-suite professionals seeking stronger personal branding and interview performance.
Executive CV Writing →Ex-Police Officers
Police officers develop exceptional leadership, decision-making, investigation, safeguarding and communication skills. I translate those strengths into commercially focused language that recruiters immediately recognise and value across the public and private sectors.
I also work closely with serving and former officers through my police CV writing service , translating policing experience into commercially focused career documents.
Ex-Police CV Writing →Graduates & Students
Starting your career can be challenging when you have limited experience. I help students and graduates present their education, transferable skills, placements, part-time work and achievements in a way that demonstrates potential and gives employers confidence.
My graduate CV writing service helps students and early-career professionals present their potential with confidence and clarity.
Graduate CV Writing →Career Changers
Changing careers doesn't mean starting again. Most professionals have developed valuable transferable skills, leadership experience and commercial knowledge that can be repositioned for a completely new industry or role.
I support professionals changing industry or career direction through tailored career change CV writing focused on transferable skills and positioning.
Career Change CV →Middle & Senior Management
Whether you're seeking promotion or a new challenge, I create professionally written CVs that showcase leadership, commercial achievements, measurable results and the value you've delivered throughout your management career.
I also provide specialist Cover Letter writing support
Management CV Writing →
About John Logan
Why Choose John Logan as Your Professional CV Writer
My experience spans the Royal Navy, senior management, business ownership and government-supported programmes, giving me a genuine understanding of leadership, commercial performance and career progression across multiple sectors.
Throughout my career, I have operated within commercially accountable environments involving operational budgets and assets valued in the millions. I have additionally worked on government-supported business programmes producing business plans, cost analysis, and profit-and-loss forecasting for aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners.
Throughout my career, I have worked across military, commercial, public sector and government environments. During COVID, I trained and worked as a Venepuncturist for NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) further strengthening my experience of working in highly professional, regulated environments.
I've written CVs, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles for clients ranging from graduates and career changers to senior leaders, executives, former Members of Parliament, Royal Navy personnel, police officers and professionals across more than 100 industries. Every document is written personally by me and tailored to the individual, never from a template.
Royal Navy Veteran — leadership progression from age 18
Senior leadership across retail, technology & travel sectors
100+ verified Google five-star reviews
Featured on regional television — South Today
CareerAddict published contributor — military career transition
Government Business Mentor
Venepuncturist — NHS Blood & Transplant
House of Lords Appointment Support
Every CV is written personally by me following an in-depth consultation to identify your achievements, leadership experience and commercial value. The result is a bespoke, ATS-friendly CV that reflects your career accurately, appeals to recruiters and hiring managers, and significantly improves your chances of securing interviews. If you'd like to see what previous clients have achieved, take a look at my verified client reviews
How Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Really Works
Why professional CV writing matters more than ever
Think of Your CV Like a Formula 1 Car
ATS systems are widely misunderstood. Most people believe they are automatically rejected by a robot. In reality, the system acts more like a filtering and ranking tool rather than an automated decision-maker.
🏎 The Formula 1 Analogy
I compare a CV to a Formula 1 racing car. Every component — profile, skills, work history, achievements, qualifications — has a specific purpose. But even the best F1 car is adjusted for track conditions. Your CV works exactly the same way. It should be fine-tuned for each role, not sent identically to every application.
When a recruiter receives 300 applications, they search the ATS for keywords like "Operations Manager", "budget management", "stakeholder management". If your CV contains strong alignment with those terms, it appears near the top. If it lacks them, it gets buried.
Your CV has two jobs: pass the system, then impress the recruiter. It needs to do both well.
A professionally written, ATS-friendly CV increases your chances of appearing in recruiter searches while presenting your experience clearly once your CV is opened.
What Happens to Your CV in an ATS
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CV enters the ATS database — the system parses and extracts your information automatically
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Recruiter searches using keywords — location, salary, qualifications, experience, job titles
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ATS presents a ranked shortlist — candidates most aligned with search criteria appear first
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Recruiter manually reviews — human judgement takes over: presentation, readability, achievements, progression
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Recruiter decides who to interview — profile clarity, relevance, and measurable impact determine who gets called
The Most Common CV Mistakes I See
Most CVs don't fail because of lack of experience. They fail because they don't communicate value clearly.
✗ Generic Profiles
Generic profiles tell recruiters very little. A strong professional profile should immediately communicate your level, expertise and commercial value..
✓ The Fix
A strong opening profile that immediately establishes who you are, what level you operate at, your key strengths, and the value you bring to an employer.
✗ Responsibilities Over Achievements
Too many CVs describe what the job involved rather than what you delivered. It reads like a job description, not a commercial case for hiring you.
✓ The Fix
Achievement-focused content that shows scale, impact, and measurable outcomes — "Led a team of 45 personnel, improving operational efficiency" beats "managed a team" every time.
✗ Poor ATS Keyword Alignment
If the CV doesn't contain the right terminology for the target role, it may rank low in ATS search results and never reach a human reviewer.
✓ The Fix
Strategic keyword optimisation aligned with the target role and industry, helping your CV perform well in Applicant Tracking Systems while remaining natural and easy to read.
✗ Over-Designed Formatting
Graphics, text boxes, tables, and complicated layouts can look impressive but damage ATS compatibility and slow recruiters down significantly.
✓ The Fix
Clean, professional, commercially focused formatting — easy to scan, ATS-compatible, and presenting content clearly and credibly.
✗ Too Much Jargon
Internal company terminology, military acronyms, or overly technical language can confuse recruiters unfamiliar with your professional environment.
✓ The Fix
Translated, commercially relevant language that civilian recruiters and hiring managers immediately recognise and value — whatever your background.
✗ No Clear Direction
Many CVs fail because they do not clearly target a specific market, role, or career direction — leaving recruiters uncertain about where you fit.
✓ The Fix
Clear purpose, positioning, and targeting throughout — so recruiters immediately understand what you are looking for and why you are the right candidate.
Not sure if your CV contains any of these mistakes? Request a free CV review or contact me for honest, professional advice.
Clear, All-Inclusive Pricing
No hidden costs, no unexpected add-ons — just transparent professional CV writing
Professional CV Writing
CV Writing Service
From £80
School Leaver to C-Suite — depending on career level
- In-depth one-to-one consultation
- Professionally hand-written, bespoke to you
- ATS-optimised and keyword-aligned throughout
- Tailored to your target role and industry
- Delivered in Word and PDF formats
- Unlimited revisions until you are satisfied
- 5–7 day turnaround from consultation
What My Clients Say
Over 150 verified five-star Google reviews from professionals across the UK, including Birmingham and the West Midlands. Read what clients have to say about my professional CV writing service.
★★★★★
"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 questions. I would 100% recommend John Logan to all — especially service leavers."
Adrian H — Colour Sergeant, 4th Battalion Duke of Lancaster's Regiment
★★★★★
"After 24 hours of my LinkedIn profile being published, I was approached by a top recruiter for a position I have since applied for. My CV and cover letters are very impressive. John is straight talking, which suited me totally. I can highly recommend — hence my 5-star review."
Darren M — Senior Professional
★★★★★
"I was recently contacted by a recruiter who said they had seen my CV and were so impressed that they wanted to interview me for a more senior role than what I had applied for. I cannot rate John's services highly enough. A consummate professional and an expert in the field."
Mary Axton — Chief Inspector, Metropolitan Police
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Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers to the questions I'm asked most often
Is a professional CV writer worth it?
For most people, yes. A professionally written CV can significantly improve clarity, positioning, ATS performance, and overall presentation. The investment often pays for itself quickly when it secures interviews that the previous CV was consistently failing to generate.
How long should a UK CV be?
Most professional UK CVs are around two pages, depending on seniority and complexity. Exceptions include academia, medicine, and highly regulated technical environments with extensive certification requirements, where longer formats are standard and expected.
What is ATS optimisation?
ATS optimisation ensures your CV performs properly within recruitment software systems while remaining professional and readable for recruiters. It involves strategic keyword placement, clean formatting, and structuring the content to align with how recruiters search for candidates within recruitment databases.
Can you help military personnel transition to civilian employment?
Yes — this is one of my specialisms. As a Royal Navy veteran myself, I understand both environments. I have helped hundreds of military professionals translate their experience into commercially relevant civilian language that employers immediately value and understand.
Do you work with executives and senior leaders?
Yes. I regularly support directors, senior operations leaders, military officers, policing professionals, programme managers, and executive-level clients looking to position themselves more competitively within their target markets.
Can you help with LinkedIn profiles?
Yes. LinkedIn optimisation can be completed alongside CV writing to ensure consistency across your professional branding. I also provide dedicated LinkedIn coaching sessions as part of the Complete CV Package.
Do you use templates or AI?
No. Every CV is written individually by me, personally tailored to the client and their career goals. No templates, no outsourced writers, and no AI-generated content — ever.
What industries do you work with?
I support clients across engineering, operations, logistics, healthcare, military, policing, leadership, finance, technology, retail, commercial, and public-sector environments. If your industry isn't listed, get in touch — I have almost certainly worked within it.
Can you review my existing CV before rewriting it?
Yes. Every project starts with a detailed review of your existing CV. I'll identify what's working, what could be improved and where your CV may be falling short with recruiters or Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). This allows me to produce a professionally written CV tailored to your target role, rather than simply editing what you already have.
Not Getting Interviews? I'll Tell You Why.
Most CVs fail because they don't clearly communicate commercial value, not because of a lack of experience. Send me your CV for a free professional review and honest feedback, with no templates, no outsourced writers and no AI-generated content.
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