CV/LinkedIn Writing Services?

chris1012

I am in need of a CV writing service to revamp my current CV, write me a cover letter and set up a LinkedIn profile for me.

Can any of you give me some recommendations to any companies you may have used pls?

Any one heard/used CV Lizard?

EitherWalnut

CV lizard seems to have generally positive reviews, although is there a particular reason you couldn't do it yourself? Maybe get a family member or friend to help you?

I would hate to see you shelling out money unnecessarily, from what I gather, even just a consultation with these guys costs about £10 before they even do anything. There are often career centres that will do this sort of thing for free if you are really struggling. Ask at your local jobcentre.

Sinhanada

I agree, using a paid service is not great. My advice (from shortlisting candidates) is as follows:

Your CV should contain the following, and my preference is in this order (I'm sure others will tell me differently:

Name \ Address details

Education (Including school, and other colleges \ universities \ courses you've attended - EVEN if they do not seem relevant to the role

Brief work history - by this I tend to keep it to the last five years, but always have a full CV ready if anyone needs it. Your work history should include the key points of what you do day to day and also any projects etc/ that you've undertaken.

I favour the use of bullet points for this:

* Do system checks each morning to ensure integrity of Server estate
* File previous days accounts
* Part of project team for the implementation of a new coffee machine

I would seriously hesitate to use a paid service and think your citizens advice or job centre would be a perfect choice to start with

Best of Luck!