My Professional CV

Been in the same job for 10+ years?

Not sure where to start with your CV?

I’ll review it and tell you honestly whether it would get shortlisted or what it needs to increase your chances of being selected.

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Find out if your CV is likely to be shortlisted before you apply.

CV Shortlist Check™ gives you a recruiter-style assessment of how your CV performs in a real shortlisting scenario – including your outcome, score and clear next-step guidance.

Instant shortlist score, with the option of recruiter-led review.

⌛ Recruiters spend seconds reviewing your CV.
Not minutes - seconds.

If your CV is 4, 5, 6… even 10 pages long…
👉 it simply isn’t being read.

Which means:
☹️ You’re wasting your time
☹️ You’re wasting the hiring manager’s time
☹️ You’re not showing you understand how to apply properly

This is something I see all the time.

When a CV includes everything someone has ever done, it tells me one thing:
❌ It hasn’t been tailored
❌ It hasn’t been focused on relevance or suitability

The strongest CVs don’t say more -
they say the right things.

They are:
✅ Precise
✅ Relevant
✅ Easy to scan
✅ Focused on facts and impact

A strong CV quickly shows:
✅ What you can do
✅ What you’re good at
✅ Why you’re worth speaking to

Because if a recruiter can’t see that in seconds…
👉 they move on.

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Whether you have no CV at all or a CV that hasn’t been touched in 10 years, we’ll build a professional CV that helps gets you shortlisted.

This week we created a CV from scratch for John who has provided us this review:

⭐️ Brilliant, professional service, would highly recommend! ⭐️

If you have no CV or have an outdated one - feel free to get in touch.

We often get stuck before we’ve even started because we tell ourselves we’re too old, too young, or too experienced.

I still remember my assessment day at Hays years ago, when my 5-minute presentation was on “youth and energy vs experience and maturity.” It’s a debate that comes up constantly in recruitment — and the truth is, both sides are often judged unfairly depending on the role.

But here’s the reality: if you don’t put yourself out there, you’ll never know what’s possible. When your experience is presented clearly, confidently, and professionally, you give yourself every chance of being positively considered — regardless of age or stage.

This week was a perfect example.

John came to My Professional CV after being told by another CV writer that his application was “too difficult.” He needed a full CV built from scratch covering 50 years of experience, plus support submitting it through an online portal.

We completed everything within a day.

Four days later, he had already been selected for interview.

That’s why I’m writing this today over the bank holiday.

Too often, time off gets overshadowed by worry about things that aren’t actually problems yet.

But when you get the right support in place, you can switch off, breathe, and enjoy the things that matter — especially on a sunny day like today with family and friends. 🌞

If this sounds familiar, or you know someone in this position, please reach out.

We’re here to help and we can also offer a “pay deposit now, pay when you get a job” option where funds are tight.

To read more of how we can help you secure a new job click below Bank Holiday Relief 👍⬇️

Bank Holiday Relief 👍 I still remember my assessment day at Hays years ago, when my 5-minute presentation was on “youth and energy vs experience and maturity.” It’s a debate that comes up constantly in recruitment — and the truth is, both sides are often judged unfairly depending on the role.

A really nice end to the week.

A 68‑year‑old candidate from Preston came to My Professional CV after being told by another CV Writer that their government application was just too hard to do and were left feeling a bit stuck.

So we started again.

We built the CV from scratch, aligned it properly to the role, and supported them through the online application to make sure everything was accurate and clearly evidenced.

The result?

They’ve been shortlisted and are now waiting to hear when their interview will be.

A great reminder that you’re never too old — and that the right support can make all the difference.

👉 If you’re applying for roles and not getting traction, it may not be your experience — it might just be how it’s being presented.

Your CV is not a life story.
It is a shop window.

If the top half doesn’t stop the recruiter
they may never come inside.

At sift stage, recruiters are not reading every word. They are scanning for evidence. Fast.

The top half of your CV does the heavy lifting:
✔ Relevant sector experience
✔ Essential skills
✔ Level of responsibility
✔ Measurable achievements
✔ Commercial impact

If those points are not immediately clear and quantified, you risk losing attention before your employment history is even read.

That’s why the visual of the shuttered lower half matters.

By the time a recruiter reaches the bottom half of your CV, the decision is often already forming.

Strong CVs do not simply list duties.
They position value early.
They make relevance obvious.
And they quantify impact wherever possible.

YOUR CV
ISN’T A DOCUMENT.
IT’S A SHOP WINDOW.

IF PEOPLE
AREN’T STOPPING,
THEY’RE NOT
COMING IN.

If fewer than 50% of your applications generate interest…
it may not be your experience.

It may be your presentation.

This Bank Holiday:
CV Redesign / Refresh
25% OFF — NOW £45

Limited review slots available.

https://myprofessionalcv.co.uk/product/cv-redesign-refresh/

Not getting interviews? Your CV could be the reason.
This May, we’re offering a fast CV Quick Fix for just £39.

You’ll get:
✔ A full CV audit
✔ Honest, practical feedback
✔ 3 rewritten sections ready to copy and use
✔ ATS and keyword improvement tips
✔ 24-hour turnaround

Perfect if your CV feels outdated, unclear or isn’t getting you shortlisted.

Upload your CV here: ⬇️
https://myprofessionalcv.co.uk/contact/

Or comment “CV” and we’ll send you the details.

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It’s hard to keep momentum when every day starts to feel like déjà vu.

You know what you need to do.

Search the jobs. Read the adverts. Tweak the CV. Complete the application.

Wait.

Then wait some more.

It can feel like a merry-go-round you can’t quite get off.

For many job seekers, looking for a new role becomes a full-time job in itself.

You find a vacancy that looks perfect, send your CV, and then sit in the waiting game, knowing you’re up against dozens — sometimes hundreds — of other applicants.

So what can you do to improve your chances of being shortlisted?

Start with your CV.

It needs to be professionally presented, easy to read and quick to show why you are a strong fit for the role.

That might sound like basic advice, but many people are still sending out the same CV for every job and hoping for the best. The problem is, recruiters and hiring managers are looking for relevance — quickly.

Your CV needs to show:

who you are
what you offer
where you add value
why you match the role

If your CV feels tired, outdated or isn’t getting the response you hoped for, a refresh could make a real difference.

For a limited time, My Professional CV is offering 50% off our CV Redesign & Refresh service.

A CV Refresh is currently just £30 using code Loyalty50 at checkout.

https://myprofessionalcv.co.uk/product/cv-redesign-refresh/

Don’t keep going round in circles with a CV that isn’t working hard enough for you.

CV Re-design & Refresh - My Professional CV Refresh your CV with our CV Redesign & Refresh Service - a cleaner layout, stronger profile, improved key skills and grammar checks throughout.

Would your CV get shortlisted?

I’ve reduced The Shortlist Check™ to £10 for a limited time.

It’s a quick 5-minute assessment for senior leaders who want to understand how their CV may be interpreted at first sift.

It looks at:

✔️ Role fit
✔️ Leadership level
✔️ Commercial impact
✔️ CV clarity
✔️ Career alignment

Because sometimes the issue isn’t your experience.

It’s that your CV isn’t making your value obvious enough.

Try it and see how you score:

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