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How A Professional CV Helped Me Change Jobs

A CV is the one document that employers will use to know if you are qualified for a position or not.

For this reason, it is necessary that the CV is well outlined, presentable and most importantly communicates your qualifications and skills to the tee.

However, most candidates are still making mistakes with their CVs but don’t know it.

Mathew Muema*(not his real name) is one such candidate. He wanted to change jobs but even his qualifications and experience could not land him a job interview.

Not understanding what he was doing wrong, he reached out to Corporate Staffing Services for a professional CV. One month later, he got his first response to an interview.

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Here is how a professional CV helped Mathew;

Why did you feel it was necessary to have a professional CV? 

I had been looking to change my job, but despite having the necessary experience, qualifications and exposure, I didn’t get a chance to show my skills in the jobs I was applying for. That’s when I thought of having a HR firm attend to my CV.

I figured people who worked in HR would be best placed to understand where I was going wrong and prepare me a document worth the time of any Human Resource manager.

So, why did you reach out to Corporate Staffing Services (CSS) specifically?
I knew about Corporate Staffing from numerous web adverts and because I was looking for a job, I kept tabs on the site to see what was new. I later noted that the company offers professional CV writing services for job seekers, so I got interested and reached out.

How was the process, and comparing your new CV to the old one, what were you doing wrong?
The process was smooth and you get your response within the given timeline. In terms of what I was doing wrong, I think the biggest mistake was in the way I organized and presented my skills. Also, how I phrased these same skills was not in line with my career scope. CV-writing-service-in-Kenya

The person who handled the CV assessed my target segment in the industry and came up with a CV that was specific to the field I was applying. For this reason, I was able to change jobs.

You say the professional CV helped you get a job after how long was this?
I started getting responses one month after my CV was redone and within a span of 3 months, I had received several interview invites. I finally got very competitive offers and I was able to choose the one that I thought was fine for me.

Do you think the fee you had to pay was worth it? What’s your take on the charges?
The fee was quite moderate but I think you should review so as to accommodate job seekers who are jobless as the efforts of making a CV for a first-time job seeker and an experienced job seeker are not the same.

What would you tell other job seekers about the importance of a professional CV?
I would recommend all job seekers to have their CV done by a professional HR firm as they are best placed to understand what is expected and what a good CV should look like. They are also in a position to understand the industry dynamics and advise the job seeker on what to improve on so as to be competitive.

Would you refer someone to CSS for CV writing service? And why?
I will be referring my friends to CSS as their work is professionally done, charges are relatively cheap and they are timely. They also assist with a set of interview questions which greatly assist one when attending the interviews.

Mathew is now working in a leading bank in the country and is grateful to have sought the assistance of an HR firm.

Is your CV updated to suit the position you are applying for or are you like Mathew before deciding to have his CV professionally done?

Be a smart job seeker by seeking to know what works, and what doesn’t.

How Can We Help You Become Competitive And Start Getting Interviews?

1. Email or visit our office for a one on one discussion. If you are not able to visit our office email your old CV and pay via Mpesa Buy Goods Number. (We have a till number)

2. An experienced HR consultant will study and review your CV and re-write to a professional design, presentation and add detailed information making your new CV attractive to potential employers. 

3. Your new CV is added to our database where we consider you for new job openings that you qualify from our clients.

Get Started. Email Your ‘Old CV’ Now

Corporate Staffing Services Kenya Offices

Visit Our Office @ Mayfair Suites – Westlands

Now that you know something about us, we’d like to help you get a professional CV.

Send your current CV now to Rebecca at cvwriting@corporatestaffing.co.ke or Brenda at brenda@www.corporatestaffing.co.kewith the email title “Professional CV Writing“

Imagine A NEW CV with a professional design and layout which acts as a marketing document, making you stand out. This attracts potential employers and increases your chances of getting job interviews.

Our Website www.www.www.corporatestaffing.co.ke 

70 Comments

  1. Hi iam shrikant mishra i am last 5 year job for vijay sales mumbai aplying for job help me how to job get

  2. Hi iam festus sang, am applying for job and not receive any feedback, kindly help me on how to get a job

  3. I would like my cv professionally done to target 3 different categories of jobs, does that mean i will pay thrice or the first cv can be edited to suit the other 2 subsequent categories?

  4. Hi,
    I have writing my curriculum vitae and updating each time and applying for a job but i have never get employed.i dont know weather my cv system is wrong.

  5. hi am a form 4 leaver con i get job from any company in kenya plz advice me cz i dont ave money join collage in thase year

  6. hi, i noticed a glaring gap between the time of the question to your and the time of reply. why is this so?

  7. Hello Mary,

    If you are certain your CV is up to date, then it could be that you are applying to the wrong jobs. Kindly consult with one of our career coaches through the emails provided above or visit our offices with a copy of your CV for further assistance.

  8. I have writing my curriculum vitae and updating each time and applying for a job but i have never get employed.

  9. Thats very perfect and encouraging to jobseekers.C
    an I send my cv to you for any updates and corrections?

  10. Hi, how much can you charge me if I send my CV to be written professional?

  11. Am looking for job of procurement and logistics management, I was searching a work for long time but I never getting I don’t know problem please can u help me? #0656787212/0752344741

  12. Hello , Is that possible to send you my CV to be checked ,? Thank you.

  13. Hello… How is charges for professional CV writing? So that i will visit your office in mean time…. Thanks regards

  14. Helloo!! I Strongly believe in your proffesionalis in your services!! May I send you my cv 4 re-writting?

  15. hi am agraduate from one of the middle agricultural college in kenya bt am always applying for ajob bt nt getting what might be the problem please

  16. I would like to register my disappointment because i forwarded my cv to florence and she never got back to me on what i should do to enable her redo my CV

  17. Hi,
    I’ve just read about that story and would wish to have my cv reviewed and updated accordingly. Thanks for the insight css. Pliz help.

  18. Hi,
    I had my CV and standard cover letter done 3 months ago by your team.However,to date I still haven’t landed an interview.What am I doing wrong?
    I am a graduate with a Bachelors degree in Economics.
    Please advice.Thanks.
    Terry

  19. Hi Mary,

    If your CV was already updated by us and communicates your experience and qualifications well, then the problem could be in the jobs you apply for and your timing. It could be that you apply to the wrong jobs (positions you believe you are qualified but in reality you are not) or that you apply when the jobs have been closed to applications. Focus on applying to only the jobs you meet required experience and always apply early enough. Applying close to the deadline could also be a problem in most positions.

  20. Really impressed with your great work at CSS. l will visit your office for a proffesional cv. I have made several applications but have never been called for any interview yet i have the necessary qualifications.

  21. Selipha Kihagi, allow me to thank you in a special way for the improvements you have made in my CV writing. For a very long time I have been wondering why most of my applications never got response.
    Since I started going the way of your professional CV writing, I have been called for 2 different interviews with outstanding organizations even though non of them considered me for the jobs. I hope one day lady luck will eventually give me a smile of good job.
    I am a Diploma holder in Social work and community development, computer literate and qualified driver of class BCE.
    I am well vast with good communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiastic, proactive, self driven and works well in a team.

    I do have 5 years work experience as a social worker and research assistant.

    Thank you.

  22. Hi ,I need your advice. I am a graduate with B.com finance. Which other course can I do apart from CPA, I didn’t want to become accountant though have been working as an accountant or can I change my career is it too late. I have five years work experience. Please advise

  23. Hi John,

    Yes you can. Kindly visit our offices on 4th Floor, Mayfair Suites, Westlands. You do not need to make an appointment.

  24. I need my CV redone,can I also have one on one conversation with the person involved in redoing it?

  25. Hi,

    Just read the that story and i would like to have my cv redone by you. how much do you charge and whats the process in having my cv redone.
    Thanks

  26. Hi,
    Thanks your website is really awesome and rewarding. Am interested in having my c.v done professionally for me to get the job i need.
    Lewis.

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