CV Preparation
Why is it important to have a good CV?
In most situations, a CV is the first contact you have with a prospective employer and it is your chance to make a good first impression. You use it to show your prospective employer why they should hire you and what the benefits of having you on their team will be.
We write ATS-ready CVs that work in today's hiring environment.
We help our customers succeed in their careers by preparing up-to-date, professional, stand-out CVs.
We create new CVs, update outdated CVs, and improve existing CVs so that our customers feel confident when applying for jobs.
The hiring landscape is changing. 75% of large companies use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to algorithmically screen through thousands of CVs when hiring.
Our services are designed to help you stand out in today's hiring environment, double your interviews, and land that dream job.
How long should a CV be?
A standard CV in the UK should be no longer than two sides of A4.
That said one size doesn't fit all. For example, a school leaver or recent graduate with minimal experience may only need to use one side of A4.
Although not used as often, a three-page CV might be needed for those in high-level roles or for people who have gained a lot of experience or worked in multiple jobs over the last five to ten years.
While it's important to keep your CV concise you should also avoid selling your experience short.
What to include in a CV
Every CV should include the following,
Contact Information, Personal Statement,
Work Experience, Education and Skills.
Additional sections you can put on a CV include...
Professional certifications, Hobbies and Interests, Languages, Volunteering, Projects, Publications, Awards and Conferences.
Other good things to put in a CV are:
keywords and an effective layout.
CV Layout?
Your CV has to look great and be readable too.
A CV layout is standardised, your name and contact details go on top, followed by a personal statement, experience, education, and skills.
Hobbies and interests are optional.
There's a growing trend to make the CV one page long, but for more experienced candidates two and even three pages are safe.
The best way to achieve that is with effective CV layout.
Our cover letters are versatile.
We write cover letters that can be used when applying for multiple jobs that are similar in nature to one another. Our clients simply modify a few small pieces of text for each position to which they're applying (e.g. the employer name and position title).
This strategy isn't always called for, and there are situations when entirely different cover letters should be used for different applications. Our experienced writers will provide feedback on your individual circumstances to position you for success.
We write professional cover letters that get noticed.
We help our customers stand out by writing persuasive, memorable cover letters that highlight our customers' strengths and are targeted to a specific job and employer.
While a well-crafted CV demonstrates a candidate's qualifications and previous work experience; cover letters round out the story and explain to an employer why a candidate is applying for a job. They are a critical step in persuading the hiring manager that a candidate would be a great fit for a particular position.
We work with clients
in all industries.
Our team of 30+ writers work with clients in all industries, including but not limited to Education, Government, Finance, Healthcare, Information Technology, Insurance, Management, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail, Services, Government, and Utilities.
We work with clients in all geographic locations.
All of our writers are based in the U.K., and we work with clients in all geographic regions.
Our writers work remotely, via phone and email, with our clients.
Let Us Help You Create
The Perfect CV
If you need professional help creating an effective CV that stands out then contact us for a free CV review consultation with one of our careers advisers today.