Straight answers to the questions professionals ask us most, from CVs and résumés to screening software, LinkedIn and interviews.
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. A résumé is shorter and more succinct, written for professionals at entry, junior and mid-senior levels to engage employers immediately. Both are tailored to your target role and industry.
Résumé writingAn Applicant Tracking System is the screening software many employers use to filter applications before a person reads them. It can scan a CV in under a second, and a large share of CVs are filtered out at this stage. Every CV Profs CV is structured for ATS with clean formatting and relevant, industry-specific keywords, while still reading well for the human recruiter who sees it next.
Check your CV for freePricing depends on the service, your career level and the scope of work, from a single professional CV to a full executive branding package. Every quote is evaluated individually, so request a free assessment or a quote and you will receive clear pricing before any work begins.
Get a free quoteMost CVs and résumés are completed within five to seven working days after your on-boarding process. Business documents such as company profiles and tenders are quoted with their own timeline, and an express schedule is available for urgent requests at extra cost.
Request a quoteYes, when you are applying for a specific role. A cover letter highlights your soft skills, character and motivations, adding a personalised narrative to the technical detail in your CV. A well-crafted cover letter tailored to the company and role can substantially enhance your visibility in the recruitment process.
Cover letter writingA cover letter responds to a specific job opening. A motivational letter is a personal statement of intent and aspiration, usually written for internships, scholarships, academic programmes or first career opportunities. It outlines your abilities, education, experience and, crucially, your personal traits and ambitions.
Motivational lettersA thank you letter is a useful final step after an interview. It lets you build rapport with the interviewer, share what you learned, restate your enthusiasm for the role and show how your experience matches the position, which keeps you visible while decisions are being made.
Thank you lettersA professional biography is a one-page story of your career and accomplishments, written in the third person and interlaced with your personal journey. Use it alongside your CV, or on its own when there is no immediate vacancy but you want to present what you have to offer.
Professional biographiesIt should align with your CV, not copy it. We develop LinkedIn profiles that are consistent with your CV and career history while balancing confidentiality with relevance to potential employers and peers, so your digital first impression supports your applications.
LinkedIn profile writingYes. CV Profs prepares CVs formatted for South African, UK, European, Middle Eastern and Canadian markets, adjusting length, structure and terminology to local expectations. Our globally accepted formats also meet immigration and work-visa requirements.
International CVsPrepare beyond the standard questions. Understand what the employer is looking for and position your experience accordingly, practise articulating your achievements and measurable contributions, and develop structured, authentic answers to behavioural and competency-based questions. Mock interviews with constructive feedback help you stay composed under pressure.
Interview coachingAI tools and templates tend to produce generic phrasing that reads like everyone else's. CV Profs combines human writers and strategists with 20 years of experience to position your story around real impact. Every document is written in Oxford (UK) or US English, checked for plagiarism and never templated.
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