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Interim CV Writing

An interim / contractors CV is completely different to a CV focused towards a permanent role. Whether this is the first time you are applying for an interim role, or if you already have an interim CV that you have written yourself, we can help you to present your job history in a professional, focused and engaging way.

Our unique expertise in this sector provides interim clients with the confidence that their new CV, cover letter and associated documents secures their next contract or project.

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Interim CV Writing

An interim CV has become a vital document for business professionals looking for an interim position. An interim CV needs to have a very specific focus and should be presented slightly differently to the traditional CV. Getting your CV right means that potential employers can easily and immediately see the value that you are able to offer their business in an interim position.

Whether this is the first time you are applying for an interim role, or if you already have an interim CV that you have written yourself, we can help you to present your job history in a coherent and engaging way to secure an interview for your dream job. Our team of professional writers work with you to ensure that we completely understand the skills and knowledge that you have to offer within an interim role. We will then structure this in a professional CV which appeals to interim recruiters.

CVpal have gained a fabulous reputation with clients in this situation and our process to complete new interim CVs is rather different to our CV writing service. We must talk to you on the telephone or, ideally, meet to discuss your aspirations. We can provide you with the support and guidance to ensure a seamless transition into the interim market. You will need to set up a limited company and get a business bank account to be considered as a professional interim manager also you may want to consider having a website.

Personal service

We work on a one to one basis with you to gather all the relevant information to ensure tailored, unique and engaging documents every time. We also complete a comprehensive review of the new documents with you to ensure 100% customer satisfaction – all changes or amendments to the documents are included in the original quoted price.
Bespoke documents

Every document is written from scratch; we design the format of the new document to match your industry sector, role and level. Therefore, NO over selling or under selling!
All in-house consultants (no outsourcing)

We pride ourselves on our quality service delivery – to ensure that all services are provided to an exceptional standard we have never outsourced any work. Our consultants are trained by our Senior Partner and only work for CVpal - it is of paramount importance to us that our quality and operational standards are maintained at all times. Our quality service can be demonstrated in our countless recommendations and returning client base (nearly 70% of our total business – so we must be doing something right!!)
20 years’ experience

Our reputation precedes us. This can be evidenced in the reviews that are shown on the linked independent review site. Further, our knowledge of multiple industry sectors which has been developed over 20 years’ working in partnership with clients ensures that the documents we prepare are in-line with what is expected and significantly increases engagement. Our consultants know what works and consistently deliver the results you require.
All industry sectors

With expertise covering public and private sectors and international markets, CVpal are the ideal choice for any individual wanting to secure a new role, progress in your current employer or make a career change. Our expertise includes understanding and identifying transferable skills and maximising continued personal development to ensure that you are the perfect match for your next role.
Graduate to CEO

We adapt our writing and formats to meet the level of the individual. There is nothing worse than over selling as much as it is vital that you do not undersell. Therefore, having the confidence that you know the writer approaches every job in a methodical and pragmatic manner in accordance to your specified requirements ensures success each and every time. Additionally, we have never (and never will) copy and paste any documentation.
Interim expertise

Our Senior Partner has a unique understanding of the interim market and over the last 10 years has built a solid reputation working in partnership with interim managers. An interim CV is very different to a ‘normal’ application CV and our team know how to present your documents for this competitive and specialist market.
Expert after-care service

Our comprehensive review process ensures 100% customer satisfaction. We do not stop working on your documents until you are totally happy and adopt a relentless approach to ensure all aspects of our service exceed your expectations.

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…our unique expertise provides interim clients CV, cover letter and associated documents secures their next contract or project.

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Getting your CV right means that potential employers can easily and immediately see the value that you are able to offer their business in an interim position. Our interim CV writing service is fully bespoke and we can prepare and deliver your CV within 3 days of booking.

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One of the main questions we get asked is:
“how do I prepare my CV for the interim market if I want to gain my first contract and have never worked as an interim before?”

How to write an interim CV

An interim CV is completely different to a CV focused towards a permanent role. The nature of interim work leads CVs to become very lengthy and repetitive which can lose the reader’s focus. Therefore an interim CV is more a business case and successful interims must look at themselves as a product or service provider rather than an employee. It is vital that you clearly demonstrate and evidence the ability to deliver projects within agreed timescales and to budget. An interim CV is a much stronger sell than a permanent CV and should be presented as a business proposition.

Focus on key skills

To ensure that your interim history does not get lost in the document, we encourage clients to focus on their main selling points (key skills / deliverables). Once you have identified around 6 of these skills then you must evidence the skill in action and then start building the first page of the cv.

Include a strong personal profile

An interim CV should include a strong personal profile written in the 3rd person demonstrating exactly what you do, what you have done and WHY the employer should progress with the application is paramount.

Improve find ability on job sites with keywords

The use of keywords is vital throughout this document to ensure that it generates the most amount of exposure on job sites. To understand what your key words are for your industry sector takes time and to fully identify where and when to include them is an art form, however some top tips from CVpal’s interim writer would be to search relevant jobs on jobs sites and print off a selection of about 6 roles. Once you have completed this then highlight the words that are consistently repeated on the job specification under the required skills section. Just completing this exercise will dramatically increase your key words in the new CV.

Include your interim career history as an overview

Your interim career history can be displayed as an overview that can highlight the key messages you want to portray. Try and keep the career history succinct, focus on the key deliverables that you have identified in the key skills and profile section of the CV – this is to evidence the skills “in action”.

Be consistent

One of the main areas of importance (as well as a strong CV) is to have a consistent message running across all social media channels – especially LinkedIn profiles. LinkedIn and actively networking is as important as completing contracts for any interim manager as you must ensure that you have a strong pipeline of enquiries / opportunities coming through. Find out more about our LinkedIn profile writing.

How long should my interim CV be?

You will find that experienced interim recruiters have differing opinions on how long a CV should be so we tend to encourage having a short and long / detailed version to ensure you please all recruiters. The document should be as easy to read and as concise as possible, sometimes too much information is detrimental to an application and you can actually talk yourself out of a contract / project.

How much will it cost?

The prices of our professional CV writing service varies dependent on the level of work required to maximise the document.

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CVpal have undertaken a complete review of my CV and LinkedIn profile to enhance my standing in the facilities management interim sector. The process was very professional and thorough and I was impressed by the one-to-one consultation which I believe is essential for a successful outcome. Andrew's thinking on the total redesign of both elements was thought provoking and I would highly recommend CVpal.

Patrick Thorpe - Director, Corexis Consulting Limited.
Patrick Thorpe, Rickmansworth

I was a little dubious about using CV Writing Services to begin with, but after 3 months of not receiving any interest from numerous online applications (and being pretty sure it was not to do with a lack of skills or experience) I decided to give it a try. After checking a few companies out and sending off for some free CV reviews, CVpal's initial feedback was the most detailed and explained exactly where I had gone wrong. I then spoke to them on the phone and had a very valuable and not too sales-pitchy conversation, which made me feel comfortable handing over the service fee.

In less than a week I received the initial draft and was most impressed! It was beautifully presented, included all the relevant information and added key words that I can see now were really important. If I was to be really picky (with my ex-IT Teacher and new IT Trainer hat on) the only issue I had with my CV was that it was manually formatted throughout, rather than using Styles, but this is certainly something I could overlook! After going back and forth a couple of times to make some minor adjustments I felt it was time to start sending it out and seeing how well my new CV worked.

I had stopped applying for jobs for a period of 2 weeks while I was hunting for CV Writing Services and waiting for CVpal to redo mine, so on the following Monday I sent out 5 new applications. By the next day I had had 4 responses of which I turned down 1, 1 never followed up and 2 went to the telephone interview stage. One of these then went to final face-to-face interview and within 2 weeks of sending out my new CV I was finally offered a new job (which I start in the next week or so and am really looking forward to!).

There is clearly a knack to writing CVs as recruiters seem to be looking for very specific information presented in a very specific way, and the staff at CVpal clearly know what they are doing. Although it may seem a lot of money to begin with, on reflection it was definitely a worthwhile investment and I would have no hesitation in recommending CVpal's services ( I will most probably use them again in a few years when my CV needs an update!) If in doubt, give their free CV Review service a try and give them a call - I'm sure you won't regret it!
Peter Holl, Chatham

Being a recent graduate, my CV needed to be updated pretty urgently. I contacted Andrew who was extremely helpful and catered for my needs with regards to applying for a position outside of the European market. I was very impressed with the layout and more importantly, the level of efficiency of receiving my documents in time. I would highly recommend CV pal to anyone who is in need of CV assistance.
Sophie Olivia Clemoncia Cuthbert, London

This is the first time I have used such a service and I have found what you are providing to be invaluable. I am absolutely delighted with the CV, and will have no hesitation in using your service again, as well as recommending CVpal to others. Many thanks to the team.
George Finch, Harpenden

CVpal wrote my CV and Cover Letter, as I was struggling to secure interviews. The standard of CV well surpassed my expectations and I have since gained several interviews. I have now signed up to their Platinum Service, which allows me to get career advice, updated CVs, Cover Letters etc and I can call on them at anytime for advice. I would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting their CV or any other job related documents written.
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