Customer Feedback and Case Studies:
Career Progression CV and Redundancy CV.

Resume Writing Example 1: Career Progression CV

Profile: An experienced IT and Service Management professional involved in global release management and software development in the financial services industry (leading international banks and financial institutions). Candidate felt frustrated and overlooked for promotion. Wanted to test the employment market, advance career (progression) and negotiate a better salary. The candidate had excellent experience and expertise within the financial markets, but lacked a career plan or sense of direction. Part of the plan was to create a targeted personal marketing document (CV), identify key achievements, demonstrate expertise in an effective skills profile and put together an effective job hunting strategy. We wanted to create the right impression with recruiters by selling skills, qualities and experience in the best way possible.

Significant Outcomes (exact details below):

1) Generated excellent feedback and high response from recuiters.
2) Started challenging role with new company within six weeks of seeking work.
3) Contacted by original employer, just several weeks after leaving for new company.
4) Returned to original employer - negotiated promotion and a significantly higher salary!!
5) Happy and settled with original employer - enjoying new challenges and responsibilities.

Feedback on CV performance from candidate

A personalised marketing document (CV) that gets results...

'I just wanted to say a big thank you again for all your help in drafting my CV and offering of advice. By choice I took the some time off... it became apparent almost immediately that my CV stood out as I was receiving lots of calls and very postive feedback, particularly on layout and content.. I primarily focused on specific roles rather than just trying to get back into the job Market as swiftly as possible, this resulted in my securing a challenging and interesting role within 6 weeks, indeed quite different from what I was used to, the important thing is that I got noticed, and that is without question down to what was written in my CV. My previous Employer contacted me and asked if I would rejoin them... after much thought I have decided to return to my previous Employer on a significantly higher remuneration than when I left!. Thanks again for all your help, Andy'. (AG)

Resume Writing Example 2: Recent Redundancy CV

Profile: Head of Crime and Security recently made redundant and very determined to return to employment with immediate effect. Candidate had a fairly good CV and high level experience, but lacked emphasis on significant achievements, skills, specialist security expertise and projects managed. Candidate also needed direction what to focus on at interview as well
as re-building any lost confidence from a prolonged redundancy process.

The role of Winning CV was to construct a resume worthy of achievements, projects, skills, expertise and professional development. We spent a lot of time defining and developing an achievements section according to core competencies like strategy development and implementation; a leadership profile; consultancy and operations management; legal and regulatory compliance and finally professional recognition. The idea was to profile exactly what the candidate has done (skills, expertise, achievements and what they have excelled at). This was supported by evidence of suitability (proven experience and excellent examples) and reinforced by an insightful personal profile to create the right impression and persuade the recruiter to read on. Part of the plan was to identify key areas to focus on at interview and help define a clear job hunting strategy. The candidate has enormous potential and it was necessary to present information in the best possible way to showcase talents and expertise.

Significant Outcomes (exact details below):

1) Customer exceptionally happy with CV and the approach adopted by Winning CV.
2) Candidate gained renewed confidence and motivation regarding employment search.
3) CV allowed candidate to widen employment options, so as not to narrow down choices.
4) Generated lots of interest with recruiters - only a matter of time before finding employment.

Feedback on CV performance from candidate

Fantastic results - customer offered to pay double!!

'What can I say? For the first time in weeks I feel excited! You have done a tremendous job. THANKYOU! By engaging you, I expected support with a CV. I got so much more than that.

The Q&As and your prompts on thinking about my achievements has as you said, also provided me with excellent preparation notes for interviews. The introductory letters are excellent. They will be so helpful to me in the next fews weeks. I shall now move on thinking about my 30 second sales pitch (hadn't even thought of that).

[Name withheld], I don't believe that the payment I have given you sufficiently covers the effort and time you have invested in me. I believe in honesty, and when I am successful in an offer (hopefully not if) I shall make an ex gratia payment of the same to you. That way, you will know your CV has helped.

If you would like any feedback for your website or linkedin please do not hesitate to ask. I have referred to you a friend, if he gets in touch, his name is [name withheld]. If I need any tips on interviews, I will have no hesitation to call you. Isn't the web a wonderful thing! With best wishes and kind regards' (Name withheld for privacy reasons).