CV Writing and Career Services

Stand out from the crowd; in these tough economic times you may find yourself competing with many others in the queue for a job. A great CV can make the difference between getting short listed for an interview and getting the job you desire - more details of the services on this page are available at our sister site CV's That Open Doors.

We can help with application forms, job statements and covering letters  Our very popular Interview Coaching Workshop for individuals gives you the confidence to deal with difficult questions and present yourself in the best possible way to an employer at interview.  

For any of the packages below or to enquire about any issues not covered by the packages below please call us on 01702 553822 or 0782 460 2292, alternatively e-mail us on enquiries@cjnmedia.com and we will usually be in contact within 24 hours.

 

   
CV Writing
  
We write professional CV's across all age groups and experience including:
  • School Leavers
  • Graduates
  • Career Switchers
  • People leaving the Armed Forces
  • People seeking promotion through internal applications
  • Professionals such as executive management through to doctors, accountants, solicitors etc
  • Specialist occupations such as geologists, engineers, offshore workers etc
  • Those facing redundancy or returning to the workplace after a career break

 
   
Other Services
  • We write Covering letters, Personal Statements, content for Application Forms, Job Statements and any other written submissions for employment
  • CV promotion and submission to agencies and recruiters
  • Writing of Business Plans, from inception through to completion - suitable for small businesses / individuals seeking funding or needing to provide a summary proposal to a thrid party.

   
Pricing for CV Writing and Career Services
  
Professional CV's are priced across four distinct packages as follows:
  • Basic / School Leaver / Graduate - £50.00 - Ideal for school leavers / graduates seeking their first position.  Also suitable for a basic CV with a limited job history or for those seeking a first job
  • Standard CV Package - £70.00 - This is designed for those moving jobs within the same industry, seeking a promotion in the same industry or with a job history of up to six positions held
  • Level 2 Package - £90.00 - This is suited to someone changing careers, or who has an existing CV that needs considerable condensing or a long job history with more than six positions held
  • Specialist CV - £110.00 - This is designed for the most time consuming CV's. Typically includes technical CV's, specialist CV's or a CV requiring considerable research on our part

If you have an existing CV and simply require an appraisal with suggestions for improvement then a fee of £8.00 for each CV to be reviewed is applied.  We will then provide a written or verbal summary of our recommendations for you.

All CV packages include the following:

  • One to one consultation either face to face or by telephone if more convenient

  • A bespoke CV created in MS Word and saved in an amendable format on a CD

  • Five printed copies of your CV on high quality heavyweight paper

  • Free personalized Covering Letter – five copies provided on quality paper and also included on the CD for future use or amendment

  • Details of our CV referral scheme

  • Any required amendments (within a seven day period)

  • Standard seven day service

  • All postage and packing

A faster three day service and twenty four hour urgent service is available for an additional charge of £20.00 and £50.00 respectively. 

The following services are priced individually dependent on the individual’s requirements: 

  • Assistance with Covering Letters / Application Forms / Job Statements and any written    submissions for employment

  • Assistance with writing business plans

  • Assistance with CV promotion and submission to agencies and recruiters

  • Outplacement Services – all in one service for people who have been or are about to be made redundant

Interview Coaching Workshops for Individuals on a One to One basis

These workshops including a coaching workbook which can be used to self coach following attendance are priced at £30.00 per hour with a minimum recommended workshop length of two hours. For further details of the content of this workshop please see below

  
   
 Outplacement Service  
All in one service for people who have been or are about to be made redundant
  • Initial consultation including transferable skills identification and selection of suitable roles
  • Complete CV and Covering letter package
  • Interview Coaching Session
  • Assistance with CV submission
  • Confidence building
  • Ongoing support until you find a new position

 
   
Individual Interview Coaching Workshop with Workbook  
These sessions are tailored to the needs of the individual and the content can be varies depending on the client's needs which will usually be assessed within the initial discussion with the client. 

A typical one to one workshop will cover the following:

  • Introduction
  • Key Concerns identified
  • Common interviewee's errors
  • Full Mock Interview
  • Focused Question Practice
  • Active Feedback Session
  • Some typical interview questions and how to deal with them
  • Conducting your research ahead of the interview
  • What are housekeeping questions?
  • Types of interview
  • Personal Presentation
  • Body Language
  • Verbal Pacing
  • Non Verbal Signals
  • Golden Rules for dressing for an interview
  • How to sit
  • Calming nerves - some proven techniques
  • "Polished Pebbles" - your secret weapon
  • Voice Inflexion - how to get emphasis when it counts
  • Key Learning Summary
  • On the day....
  • Putting it all together

If you have a particular area you are concerned with in relation to interviews please contact us to discuss your individual requirements