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

Very good job on my C. V and cover letter. After initial rundown of history, recieved C. V and cover letter very soon after, profesionally done. These guys really know how to get a foothold in employment, already recommended!

Stuart Burton, Hemel Hempstead

I was going through a very stressful time looking to leave my current profession and start over and had no idea where to start with regards to looking for a new job or what a CV should look like after 20 years. I rang CV Pal and spoke to Andrew who was completely down to earth, very easy to talk to and understood where I was at and what needed to be done. I cannot recommend the company enough for their professionalism, their experience and their great service. Thank you to Andrew and Steve and the rest of the team at CV Pal.

Michelle F, Aylesbury

Andrew was so efficient and encouraging and I did get job offers almost immediately soon after receiving my new look and updated CV. What a pleasure doing business with him. Worth every penny. Thank you Andrew.

Judith Jean McArthy, Epping

CVpal was my third attempt at having my CV done professionally by CV companies. My expectation was high because of the level of success and attainment achieved in business. My initial conversation with Andrew was focused, detailed, challenging, enjoyable and motivational whilst he began to structure the process to include my career, areas of expertise, achievements, management style and what motivated me as a manager. During the period of about an hour the whole conversation was solely focused in preparing the structure of the CV. I am absolutely delighted by the approach, structure and style undertaken at the preparatory stage. I attempted to do my own CV and have to say it was a disastrous mistake. You become too close to your CV and the balanced professional approach that CVpal bring is that they are emotionally unattached and can take a view knowing what is acceptable in the market sector. I would recommend CVpal without reservation. My completed CV is impressive and powerful due to the careful efforts of Andrew.

James Lindsay, London