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

My experience with CV pal was fantastic, Andrew who was my contact there was very professional, prompt and took all my concerns on board. My CV looks very amazing and I should not have a problem looking for another job. I will definitely recommend this company to anyone who is looking for a new job.

Judy Munene, Beckenham

I approached CVpal about 6 weeks after I was made redundant initially this was just to update my CV as it was so out of date, Tara and Andrew did a fantastic job concentrating on my transferable skills after working for a large organisation for such a long time, they adapted my CV for little cost each time I applied for different roles.
I got a couple of interviews straight away which amazed me but also left me with my next dilemma - how to be successful at interviews. This time I really needed life coaching which I did under their platinum service. Andrew and I had a 2 hour coaching session which really made me think about what I wanted from a career. Then just before my first interview we practiced interviewing technique which was invaluable.
I didn't get my first job but I didn't get my next job and thanks to CVpal I now have a job! This is testimony to CVpal's approach and determination to help me.
Thanks a million.

Keely Eaton, Milton Keynes

Richard called me and explained what he did and what the company did and I was so impressed I asked for my cv to be compiled. When Richard emailed my new cv to me I was so pleased it was fantastic. Thank you very much.

Mrs Marie Palmer, Romford

I used CVpal in order to complete my CV and cover letter for a recent career change. Andrew's knowledge and experience was obvious from the outset and proved invaluable in setting me down the path to a new career.
The CVpal experience was fast, efficient and value for money. I will be and would recommend using CVpal in the future.
Rhys Morgan, Sydney Australia.

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