# CV Profs

> CV Profs (Pty) Ltd is an executive CV writing and professional branding firm based in Cape Town, South Africa, established in 2006. It is the Golden Key International Honour Society's Global CV Writing Partner and serves South African and international clients, from entry-level professionals to C-suite executives, as well as businesses that need company profiles, tenders, business plans, proposals, websites and brand collateral.

## Key facts
- Legal name: CV Profs (Pty) Ltd. Founded 2006. Based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Serves clients nationwide and internationally.
- Sales: +27 83 706 4179, sales@cvprofs.co.za. Production and WhatsApp: +27 74 333 5693, production@cvprofs.co.za. General: info@cvprofs.co.za.
- Office hours: 08h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday (South Africa time).
- Turnaround: most CVs and résumés within five to seven working days after on-boarding; express available at extra cost.
- Pricing: quoted individually after assessment; clear costs agreed before work begins. A free CV assessment is available online.
- Standards: Oxford (UK) or US English, automated plagiarism checks, ATS-ready formatting, never templated.
- International: CV formats for South African, UK, European, Middle Eastern and Canadian markets; formats meet immigration and work-visa requirements.

## Career services
- [Professional & Executive CVs](https://cvprofs.co.za/services.html#executive-cvs): for senior, executive and C-level professionals; supplied with an abridged version, concise résumé and professional bio.
- [Résumés](https://cvprofs.co.za/services.html#resumes): for entry, junior and mid-senior professionals.
- [Cover, Motivational & Thank You Letters](https://cvprofs.co.za/services.html#letters)
- [Professional Biography](https://cvprofs.co.za/services.html#biography): one-page, third-person career narrative.
- [LinkedIn Profile](https://cvprofs.co.za/services.html#linkedin)
- [Interview Coaching & Preparation](https://cvprofs.co.za/services.html#interview-coaching): one-on-one sessions including mock interviews and personalised feedback.

## Business services
- [Company Profiles](https://cvprofs.co.za/business-services.html#company-profiles)
- [Websites](https://cvprofs.co.za/business-services.html#websites)
- [Business Plans](https://cvprofs.co.za/business-services.html#business-plans): start-up and expansion, SME funding, advanced funding and compliance.
- [New Business Proposals](https://cvprofs.co.za/business-services.html#proposals)
- [Turnkey Tenders](https://cvprofs.co.za/business-services.html#tenders)
- [Brochures, Logos, Business Cards, Invitations, Letterheads & Email Signatures](https://cvprofs.co.za/business-services.html#brand-collateral)

## Guides
- [What is the difference between a CV and a résumé?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#cv-vs-resume): At CV Profs, a CV is the fuller document we write for senior, executive and C-level professionals: a thoughtful distillation of a distinguished career, often supplied with an abridged version, a concise résumé and a professional bio.
- [What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and will my CV pass it?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#ats): An Applicant Tracking System is the screening software many employers use to filter applications before a person reads them.
- [How much does a professional CV cost?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#cost): Pricing depends on the service, your career level and the scope of work, from a single professional CV to a full executive branding package.
- [How long does it take to get a professional CV?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#turnaround): Most CVs and résumés are completed within five to seven working days after your on-boarding process.
- [Do I still need a cover letter?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#cover-letter): Yes, when you are applying for a specific role.
- [What is the difference between a cover letter and a motivational letter?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#motivational-letter): A cover letter responds to a specific job opening.
- [Should I send a thank you letter after an interview?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#thank-you-letter): A thank you letter is a useful final step after an interview.
- [What is a professional biography, and when should I use one?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#professional-biography): A professional biography is a one-page story of your career and accomplishments, written in the third person and interlaced with your personal journey.
- [Should my LinkedIn profile match my CV?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#linkedin): It should align with your CV, not copy it.
- [Can I get a CV for an international job or a work visa?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#international-cv): Yes.
- [How should I prepare for a job interview?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#interview-preparation): Prepare beyond the standard questions.
- [Is a professionally written CV better than an AI or template CV?](https://cvprofs.co.za/resources.html#ai-vs-human): AI tools and templates tend to produce generic phrasing that reads like everyone else's.

## Pages
- [Home](https://cvprofs.co.za/)
- [About](https://cvprofs.co.za/about.html)
- [Success Stories](https://cvprofs.co.za/success-stories.html)
- [Free CV Assessment](https://cvprofs.co.za/assessment.html)
- [Get a Free Quote](https://cvprofs.co.za/quote.html): choose Full CV Service, AI CV Detox or Business Services.
- [Full CV Service quote](https://cvprofs.co.za/quote-cv.html)
- [AI CV Detox quote](https://cvprofs.co.za/quote-ai-cv-detox.html): CV Profs reviews a CV that reads as AI-written (AI phrasing, metrics, ATS issues) and rewrites it.
- [Business Services quote](https://cvprofs.co.za/quote-business.html)
- [Contact](https://cvprofs.co.za/contact.html)
- [Privacy Policy](https://cvprofs.co.za/privacy.html)

## Profiles
- LinkedIn (Alyona Willemse): https://za.linkedin.com/in/cvprofs
- LinkedIn (company): https://za.linkedin.com/company/cvprofs-executive-cv-writing
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cvprofs
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cvprofs
- Golden Key partner page: https://www.goldenkey.org/cv-profs-home/
- SABC 3 interview: https://youtu.be/joh_BlzlV-4