CV Writing Service — UK
Professional CV Writing Services
A UK-standard CV written by professional writers who know what hiring managers and applicant tracking systems actually look for — not a generic template.
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Why It Matters
Your CV Is the First Impression
Recruiters spend seconds scanning a CV before deciding whether to read on. A professionally written, ATS-optimised CV means you never lose an interview because of formatting or wording.
At Recruit Today, our expert CV writers know exactly what UK recruiters and hiring managers are looking for, so your experience gets the credit it deserves.
CV or resume — same document, same service
In the UK, “CV” and “resume” are used interchangeably for the same one-to-two-page career document (unlike the US, where a “CV” usually means a longer academic document). Whichever word you search for, you’ll land on the same team and the same Resume Writing service — we just use both terms so you can find us.
UK CV Format
What Makes a Strong UK CV
UK hiring conventions differ from the US and mainland Europe in a few specific ways. Here’s what our writers apply to every CV — and what we’ll fix if your current one is working against you.
Keep it to 2 pages
UK CVs run shorter than US resumes for senior roles — two pages is the standard, one for early-career candidates. Anything longer gets skimmed, not read.
Leave out the photo, DOB & marital status
Unlike CVs in much of mainland Europe, UK convention (and UK equality law, which discourages age/appearance-based screening) leaves photos, date of birth, and marital status off entirely.
Lead with a personal profile
A tight 3-4 line summary at the top — who you are, your specialism, and what you're looking for — before your experience. Recruiters decide whether to keep reading in seconds.
Reverse-chronological order
Most recent role first, working backwards. It's what UK recruiters and ATS software both expect, and any other format usually reads as evasive.
Why bother getting it professionally written?
Most CVs are rejected by an applicant tracking system before a human ever sees them — and the ones that do get through get roughly 6-7 seconds of attention. Our writers format for ATS parsing and human attention at the same time, so your CV clears the filter and then actually holds up under a real read.
Resume
CV / Resume Packages
Every package is clearly defined so you know exactly what's included — get in touch and we'll confirm pricing for your experience level.
Essential
- Experience Level1–2 Years
- Free CV/Resume Critique
- Professional CV/Resume
- ATS & Keyword Optimisation
- Career Goal Customisation
- Career Growth & Positioning—
- Executive-Level Positioning—
- PDF & Editable Format
- Amendments to Completed Order7 Days
Professional
- Experience Level3–5 Years
- Free CV/Resume Critique
- Professional CV/Resume
- ATS & Keyword Optimisation
- Career Goal Customisation
- Career Growth & Positioning
- Executive-Level Positioning—
- PDF & Editable Format
- Amendments to Completed Order14 Days
Executive
- Experience Level5+ Years
- Free CV/Resume Critique
- Professional CV/Resume
- ATS & Keyword Optimisation
- Career Goal Customisation—
- Career Growth & Positioning
- Executive-Level Positioning
- PDF & Editable Format
- Amendments to Completed Order30 Days
CV Writing FAQs
Common CV Questions, Answered
Yes. In the UK, "CV" and "resume" both refer to the same one-to-two-page career summary document used for job applications — there's no meaningful difference. (This is different from the US, where a "CV" typically means a longer academic document.)
Ready For A Resume That Gets Noticed?
Choose your package and let one of our certified professional writers craft a resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letter built around your career goals.