CV Review
If you removed every buzzword from your CV, what would be left? Probably the truth — and the truth is usually stronger than the version you've written.
Most CVs are a list of what happened, written in the passive voice, with no particular argument about why this person should be hired for this specific role. I've read thousands of them on the other side of the process. The ones that advance aren't longer or more impressive — they're clearer about what the person is actually offering.
The problem is almost never a formatting issue. It's structural: the most relevant thing is buried in the third page, the dates draw attention to a gap the person doesn't need to apologise for, the summary paragraph says nothing specific enough to be remembered. These things are fixable in a single session if you're willing to cut.
We go through your CV line by line. I'll tell you what a hiring manager reads, what they skim, what makes them stop, and what would make them pick up the phone. You leave with a document that works harder — not longer.
Questions
FAQ — CV review
Do I need to send my CV before the session?
Yes. Send it at least 24 hours before so I can read it properly before we start. The session is more productive when I've already formed a view and can give you specific, directed feedback rather than reading it for the first time while you're watching. Also send the job description if you have a specific role in mind.
What if I'm returning to work after a break?
That's one of the more common situations I cover. The instinct — apologising for the gap, padding around it, explaining it at length — is almost always wrong. The approach that works is usually shorter and more direct than people expect. We'll work out the right framing for your specific situation.
Will you write my CV for me?
No. Not because it's not possible, but because a CV I write for you won't sound like you in the interview, and that dissonance gets noticed. What I do is get yours to the point where it's doing its job — presenting your actual background clearly and persuasively. The words stay yours; the structure improves.
How long does the process take?
A CV review session is 60 minutes. You'll get written notes from me within 48 hours. Most people find one session is enough to get the document to a strong state; some come back for a second session once they've applied the changes and want a fresh read. I won't recommend more sessions than you actually need.
I haven't updated my CV in years — is that a problem?
No. Most of the time it just means there's more to unpack. If anything, a stale CV often has more genuine material underneath the old formatting than a recently updated one that's been "improved" multiple times without much direction. We start from what you have and build forward.
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20 minutes. Bring the role you're applying for and I'll tell you the first three things I'd change and whether a session makes sense.
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