Career Coaching to Help You Focus

What if you could ditch 80% of the aimless job-search effort and still deliver 80% of the results? But here’s the real catch – when your goal isn’t crystal clear, 80% of your effort may be wasted, chasing the wrong roles without purpose. Ask Yourself: If you can’t confidently answer those, applying for roles becomes […]
Applying the 80/20 Rule to Your Job Search and CV

Applying the 80/20 Rule to Your Job Search and CV (Because doing more isn’t always the same as doing what works) Understanding the 80/20 Rule in Job Hunting 80% of job search success comes from 20% of your efforts – usually, those focused on a high-quality CV, targeted applications and building real connections. Scattergun CVs […]
Lancashire CV Writing Support – Helping Local Talent Get Hired

Welcome to My Professional CV – Lancashire’s trusted partner in job search success. With over 25 years of recruitment experience, we’ve helped thousands of professionals across Lancashire (and beyond) boost their profiles, tell their story with confidence and secure interviews for roles they once thought out of reach. Whether you’re based in Preston, Leyland, Chorley, Blackburn, Lancaster, […]
Stepping into Your Next Chapter – A Guide for Senior Leaders

You’ve built businesses, led teams, reversed losses into profits and recruited top-tier talent. Now it’s time for new pastures and it’s clear you’re exceptional at what you do. But how do you put that on paper so a Recruiter instantly recognises you as their ideal candidate? Your next step deserves the spotlight. With 30 years […]
Should I tailor my CV so I am Shortlisted for Interview?

Tailor Your CV – Why One Size Doesn’t Fit All. If you’re sending the same CV to every job, hoping one sticks you’re not alone. But here’s the truth that generic CVs rarely make it to interview. To land more interviews, you need to tailor your CV for each role. It takes more time and […]
Resume or CV – What’s the difference?

Is there a difference and is it really important? When job searching, many people come across the terms CV and résumé and often wonder – is there a difference? Why do some employers ask for a CV, while others request a résumé? Are they just two words for the same thing? Let’s clear it up. […]
Why Customising Your CV is Key to Beating the ATS and Landing Your Dream Job

When you’re on the job hunt, it can be tempting to create a one-size-fits-all CV and send it out to every opportunity. After all, it’s easy, right? But if you want to give yourself the best chance of landing your dream job, customising your CV for each application is a game-changer. Here’s why: 1. ATS […]
Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Recently, Andy reached out to us for help with his professional CV. He wanted to ensure that his CV stood out, especially since his boss was about to retire, and several of his colleagues were eyeing the opportunity. Andy had already seen some of their CVs and felt theirs were stronger than his. We started […]
Sales Advisor

Amanda has recently took voluntary redundancy, thinking she’d take her time to find the perfect next role. What she didn’t expect was how much the recruitment market had changed. Almost overnight, her inbox was flooded with job opportunities, but none of them were the right fit. Recruiters were reaching out for roles that didn’t match […]
Operations Manager

Simon reached out to My Professional CV to review his CV because he felt he was being overlooked for promotion, despite having years of experience and valuable skills. He believed he should at least be getting interviews. The expectations for what a CV should include have evolved over time and if you’re like Simon, someone […]