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Your CV is more than a record of your career—it is your personal marketing document. At Coach 1st, we help you create a CV that doesn’t just tell employers where you have worked, but demonstrates the value you can deliver. Drawing on over 30 years of international recruitment experience, we understand exactly what employers and decision-makers look for. Our approach ensures your CV captures attention, passes through Applicant Tracking Systems, and positions you as the solution they need.

Too many CVs read like job descriptions, listing responsibilities rather than results. Employers are not only interested in what you did, but in how well you did it and the difference it made. An achievement-focused CV highlights the outcomes you delivered—whether increasing revenue, improving efficiency, leading teams, or driving innovation. By presenting measurable results, your CV becomes a compelling business case for why you should be hired.

This achievement-led approach also has a powerful secondary benefit. The examples you highlight on your CV become the foundation for strong interview responses. By identifying your key successes and framing them clearly, you are already preparing yourself with the evidence and stories that will make an impact when asked competency-based or behavioural questions at interview.

When you work with Coach 1st on your CV, the process goes far beyond formatting and editing. We begin by exploring your career journey, your achievements, and your aspirations for the future. Together, we identify the strengths, experiences, and successes that most effectively demonstrate your value. We then craft these into a clear, structured, and professional document that aligns with your target sector and role level.

Our experience ensures your CV meets the requirements of Applicant Tracking Systems while still being engaging and persuasive for human readers. Where needed, we also provide sector-specific tailoring so your CV reflects the language and expectations of the industry you are targeting. The result is a document that not only opens doors but also differentiates you from the competition.

Whether you are early in your career, moving into management, or operating at executive level, a strong CV is critical to your success. We support mid-career professionals seeking advancement, executives targeting senior appointments, and career changers repositioning themselves in a new sector. We also work with individuals returning to the workforce after a break, ensuring they highlight transferable skills and achievements that make them competitive.

A great CV is a vital part of your job search, but it works best as part of a wider career strategy. That’s why we integrate CV development with interview preparation, job search coaching, and hidden job market strategies. Your CV becomes the cornerstone of a consistent professional brand—one that builds credibility across job applications, LinkedIn, networking conversations, and interviews.

A strong CV is often the difference between being overlooked and being invited to interview. At Coach 1st, we help you present your achievements with clarity and confidence, giving you the edge in today’s competitive job market. Whether you need a full CV rewrite, sector-specific tailoring, or guidance on building a powerful supporting cover letter, our expertise ensures you are ready to move forward.

Contact us today to start transforming your CV into a document that not only reflects your career but opens the door to your next opportunity.