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Our experienced CV writers specialize in creating executive CVs that showcase your leadership, achievements, and expertise.

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We work closely with you to tailor your CV to the specific requirements of your target executive roles, ensuring it stands out from the competition.

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Our writers have in-depth knowledge of various industries, allowing them to craft a CV that highlights your executive skills in a way that resonates with hiring managers.

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Wow! Claire is a writing machine and she delivered in record time! She has a way with words. She revamped my CV and gave it a very appealing and effective professional image! I wish there was a word for something more than perfect! It was that excellent!

Thank you Rebecca for your assistance and for your excellent work

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Take the next step in your executive career.

Don't let an outdated CV hold you back from reaching your full potential. Our expert writers are here to help you create a powerful executive CV that will open doors to top-level positions.

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CV Profs is an Executive Global CV Writing Firm. South Africa based, they are the Ultimate Leaders of the Global CV Writing Industry, since 2006.

Cv profs’ executive premium service is recognized internationally and is of the highest professional quality. their professionally written cvs grab immediate attention and secure interviews.

ABOUT CV PROFS

People & business branding pioneers.

CV Profs is passionate about their individual, client-centric style. One-on-one attention is given to each client. With years of experience, backed by sterling testimonials, CV Profs can proudly attest to their world-class Executive CV writing and editing services.  Highly marketable, focused and critical keyword driven; they strategically trail these guidelines to ensure your professional CV is noticed for being accurate, authentic, impressive and eloquent. Every project is tailor-made to each client and adheres to electronic screening and hand selection criteria.

CV Profs consistently ensures the attainment of desirable results for their clients in securing interviews through their unique CVs (98% Success Rate). With superior international design and contemporary professional layout, CV Profs provides a distinguished service accompanied by absolute customer satisfaction.

At CV Profs, the core philosophy embodies a simple framework; ‘Every client is treated as an Executive’

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Executive, high profile level clientele.

Acting Presidents • Chief Executive Officers (CEO) • Chairmen • Executive Directors & Managing Directors • Executive Officers • Chief Finance Officers (CFO) • Chief Technical/Information Officers (CT/IO) • Company & Business Owners • Partners • Presidents • General Managers • Entrepreneurs • Senior Level Management Professionals • Senior Vice President • Trustees • Vice Chairmen • Vice Presidents • Immigrating Professionals • & Much More  

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CV Profs’ owned Global CV Formats are accepted internationally for immigration and work Visa requirements. We have been perfecting these formats for 15 years, and have assisted clients in their successful migration and securing of Work Visas.

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Outstanding CV writing results

CV Writing Revamp / CV Writing Creation is done in such a manner that your Professional CV will stand out above all other applicants. This distinctive edge ensures you capture the attention of any prospective employer or recruiting agency.

At CV Profs’ CV Writing Services we provide you with an on-going service. We store your CV on our database for life. If you should require updating or changes in the future, simply e-mail us your requirements and we will amend the changes and e-mail your CV back to you, saving you time. Providing this service allows us to always have your up-to-date CV on our records. If you misplace your CV, or your computer crashes, you will always know your CV is safe with CV Profs.

After our clients obtain interviews they all proclaim, and bear witness to the exponential superiority which CV Profs provided to them. You will experience that your professional CV will secure interviews in abundance. Our 98% success rate proves that anyone who comes into contact with your professional CV will be highly impressed, helping you secure that ideal job!

Quality assurance information

CV Profs’ CV Writing Services is NOT a data capturing service. The company’s specialised services do NOT involve pushing out standardised templates for quick results. Each CV is not only formatted, the document is also carefully re-written to top notch standards. CV Profs has a proven track record of 15 years successful experience in line with the highest level of service excellence including absolute customer satisfaction. CV Profs’ CV Writing Services takes great care of each and every word on your CV in order to achieve a personalised and winning presentation, creating a highly marketable document that stands out and receives immediate attention.

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Careful seeding and accurate keyword placement shall ensure that you are recognised by all tracking systems.

What our clients say

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“The CV draft you guys have sent me is absolutely brilliant !!!! Thank you guys so much for the work done thus far. Trying to get a better job or an opportunity is very hard I have tried for much too long with no positive result not even an interview. But with the brilliant work you guys do and keep doing I feel confident that I will get that all illusive job.”

“A huge THANK YOU for my CV!! I am very happy with it! Also a huge thank you to the entire team for your brilliant service and professionalism! I am very impressed with the efficiency and prompt service you deliver. It was a pleasure and ease to communicate with you, thank you for your individual service and punctuality. Overall, Congratulations Arend and Alyona on your service and team.”

“I am very happy with my final CV – once again congratulations to you and your staff – you have been most professional and have met all your promises – a rare event in SA nowadays.”

“Thanks for capturing my resume in a way that I have never been able to. It’s such a pleasure to read your work. The flow of information, logic etc is just amazing, much appreciated. It is a perfect reflection of who I am.”

“Received. Thanks so much! I honestly LOVE both my CV’s so much, I can’t thank you enough. I think this is going to make a huge difference and help me a lot! Which one is better to send? Thanks for all the work, time and effort that you put into this.”

“After a struggle looking for a job without any success a friend of my mine recommended that I use your service, so today I am an employee in one of the biggest accounting firms. I am taking this opportunity to thank you for the help.”

“I am so pleased to inform you that, I applied for a vacancy at the UNFCCC Secretariat using the CV and covering letter you so kindly engineered for me. I have been short – listed for a skype interview.”

“Thank you for making all the relevant changes I have requested, especially within the day itself. I really appreciate this, and will definitely make use of CV Profs for all my future needs. In addition, I will certainly recommend CV Profs to my network. The quick responses and excellent service delivery was something that I found extremely valuable and I am sure others will too.”

“Firstly, let me say thank you – I have never seen my CV like this before, nor have I ever viewed my career in this way….this presents my career, what I have done and where my strengths are in a manner that it is easy to find and read and is completely professional.”

“Since you have worked on my CV, I have had so many phone calls in this week alone. This morning one of the recruitment agencies actually mentioned how professional my CV was. Many thanks for your prompt and professional service.”

“I have received the first CV draft and am extremely happy with it! I thank you all for doing such a great job and won’t hesitate to recommend your company to anyone looking for a new CV or a CV renewal.”

“Perfectly in alignment with my planning. Many thanks to everyone at CV Profs for the speedy and professional service that you guys offer. 10/10 for customer experience in my eyes 🙂 I will be referring more people in the near future, so keep an eye out for that.”

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“I am very impressed with your outstanding work! wow! I am speechless. For what I am seeing there is nothing that is additional or needs to be changed, I like it as it is. thank you very much. I love it! keep up the good work.“

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Top Resume Writing Services in South Africa

GoodFirms has the perfect list of resume writing services in South Africa that you can refer to evaluate the most suitable writer for your CV. Many resumes can't get past the filtering process of application tracking system software that MNCs and other big corporations use to filter relevant CV. By hiring resume writers in South Africa, you can be ensured of a CV that is ATS friendly and gets the attention of top recruiters in the industry.

You can refer to the below list of CV writing services in South Africa to review various companies' work profiles and ratings before making your decision.

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CV For Life

CVFORLIFE ARE EXPERTS AT KNOWING HOW TO WRITE YOUR CV TO MAXIMISE THE PROSPECTS OF GETTING YOUR DREAM ROLE IN TODAYS GLOBAL JOB MARKET

Professional CV Zone

We can conduct Personal Career Assessments & provide Career Advice, give Feedback relating to career path & qualifications, provide you with Tips on the CV do's & don’ts & some handy Interview Tips. Ideal for the ... read more about Professional CV Zone

The CV Centre

Providing professionally written resumes, CVs, application forms, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles for job applicants since 1998.As an online business with a large network of skilled writers, all trained to our high standards, we offer ... read more about The CV Centre

CVs are carefully and strategically written by highly skilled CV writing experts. With years of experience, backed by sterling testimonials, CV Profs can proudly attest to their world-class Executive CV writing and editing services. Highly ... read more about CVProfs

Visualize Resourcing

We have over 15 years executive level recruitment/headhunting experience, and therefore know exactly what questions to ask you to ensure we populate your CV with content most relevant to get you noticed. Most individuals are ... read more about Visualize Resourcing

Founded by Robert Olufsen in 2003 in response to his passion to support the job seeker. Mr Olufsen holds a BA degree in Psychology and Political Science, is a registered Personnel Practitioner and holds an ... read more about VIKING CV

CV Writers has over a decade of CV and Resume writing experience, specializing in writing professional, concise, job-targeted CVs and Resumes.Our CV Writers have many years of local and international Human Resources, Recruiting, Writing and ... read more about CV Writers

SA CV Writing

SA CV Writing is the first of its kind CV Writing Service in South Africa. We do not do things the normal way. How can you write a CV in the normal way and expect ... read more about SA CV Writing

Admiral Placements

Admiral Placements Professional Staffing Solution is an independently owned BEE Level 4, recruitment agency based in Johannesburg, and Eastern Cape, South Africa. Since inception in Nov 2009 we have successfully sourced and placed Permanent, Contract ... read more about Admiral Placements

The Recruitment Agency is a service-orientated, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, Freight Forwarding, FMCG, Sales, Accounting, IT contract and permanent recruitment consultancy, The Recruitment Agency is ideally placed to meet the needs of clients and candidates. The ... read more about Trasa

Elite Sourcing

Making a good first impression on a potential employer is very important, and what better way to go about it than impressing them with a well written CV.While most job portals offer generic tips and ... read more about Elite Sourcing

Siltra CV Writing Services

I make a living writing Professional Career Marketing documents that sell. I don’t delegate the work. I don’t use a one-size-fits-all template and I am definitely not a copy typist. And I have a vested ... read more about Siltra CV Writing Services

Chick my Resume

Chick my Resume has quickly become one of the leading resume and cv creation companies in South Africa. Established in 2020, we have quickly grown to be one of the top 3 resume and cv ... read more about Chick my Resume

Your go-to marketing and branding powerhouse. With a wide range of comprehensive solutions spanning across digital, branding, and traditional marketing, we pride ourselves on empowering businesses and delivering the most impactful marketing strategies. For businesses ... read more about SZN World

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Mzansi Writers

The Best Writing, Editing and Proofreading Service Provider in South Africa!

CV Writing Services South Africa

We offer CV writing services in South Africa for our clients starting at an affordable price of only R300 . We usually take two to three working days for all CVs/Resumes if they are simple unless we indicate that we will need more time. Our professional CV writers are motivated for Mzansi Writers to be the top CV services company in South Africa.

We have written thousands of CVs for clients in South Africa, Zimbabwe, United Kingdom, USA and many other countries. Just give us a few details about yourself, qualifications, work experience and anything you may deem useful. The best would be for you to forward your current CV on the form below this page and we will do a thorough CV revamp. Our exceptional and professional CV writers will produce a beautiful well-written CV to impress any organization on the planet.

Our SA CV writing service is available for you in every city of province. As a credible online CV revamp provider we cater to everyone searching: cv writers near me .

We offer ATS-friendly CV writing services that will help you stand out from the competition. Here are some of the benefits of using our service:

We will help you craft a winning CV that gets results quickly

We have a team of experienced and talented CV writers in South Africa. We always have a CV writer available to help you.

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A professionally written CV can cost anywhere from R300 to R1000. Our professional CV writing service prices will depend on your educational level, amount of content on the CV, your work experience and how quickly you need your CV. A professionally written CV can make a big difference in the time it takes to find a job.

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Mzansi Writers offers the best CV revamp services in South Africa for all clients looking an affordable CV writing service.

Mzansi Writers proudly stands as the foremost provider of exceptional CV revamp services in South Africa, catering to the diverse needs of all clients who seek an affordable yet unparalleled CV writing service. With a profound commitment to excellence and a team of highly skilled professionals, Mzansi Writers surpasses industry standards by offering comprehensive and meticulously crafted CVs that elevate the chances of securing coveted employment opportunities.

Clients can rely on our expertise to transform their existing CVs into compelling marketing tools that effectively showcase their skills, experiences, and achievements, capturing the attention of potential employers. Through a meticulous revision process, our team ensures that every CV receives personalized attention, resulting in a document that embodies professionalism, clarity, and coherence.

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I am very, very satisfied with the result of my CV editing. The person who did this really knows what they are doing, I have the impression that all my comments were read thoroughly and implemented in a very intelligent way. This was the best investment I have made in a while. A big thank you to the writer! -Petronella Williams, Mpumalanga

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The service is quick and easy to use and I am delighted with my new CV and LinkedIn Profile. -Mr S. Khumalo, Midrand

As a recent graduate, I struggled to compile a CV and this service has helped me a great deal. With a brand new CV and a well written covering letter, I am more confident to send my CV out there and begin my career! -Janet Freeman, Port Elizabeth

Wow!!...My new CV is simply just amazing. I am now confident to show-off my brand new CV in the job market. Thank you Vincent Hoy, Senior Accounting and Finance Professional

Professional CV Writing Service in South Africa

If you want to get hired, your curriculum vitae (CV) is the most crucial document you can bring to the attention of hiring managers. Writing a strong CV that showcases your talents, personality, experience, and certifications in a professional setting is not an easy process.

Those just entering the job market can benefit greatly from hiring a company that offers professional CV writing services.

The curriculum vitae (CV) you submit with your job application is the first chance you have to make a good impression, whether you are applying for your first job, a new career, or a promotion within the same organization.

It's what the hiring manager will remember about you after they've read your resume and cover letter but before they meet you in person. An effective and well-organized curriculum vitae should not be underestimated.

You should be hired immediately for any available position. Your resume should emphasize the fact that you are the best candidate.

It is imperative that your written presentation of abilities, character, and experience conveys these qualities effectively to the reader. It will determine whether or not your application is moved to the interview or rejection queue.

Professional CV and resume writers evaluate and produce documents on a daily basis, so they are well-versed in the preferences of recruiters, talent managers, and hiring experts.

They are well-versed in the best presentation styles, formats, layouts, font selections, colours, and templates to get you noticed and invited for an interview. Professional CV writers can help you get beyond computerized application tracking systems (ATS) and into the hands of a human reader.

We craft professional CVs for people in a range of different fields, including chemical engineering , civil Engineering , mechanical Engineering and data engineering to mention a few.

The format of your CV should be one of your first considerations as you work to create the perfect one. Before it's even read, it needs to grab attention with its format to stand out from the crowd.

Consider what you want to jump out to a potential employer when they look at your resume. Select a few that you feel will most appeal to your ideal employer. The flexibility of a CV is also important.

Similarly, you should tailor your resume to each position you apply for. Not every application requires a whole new document, but you should be prepared to make minor adjustments to your CV in order to highlight the abilities and experience most relevant to the position you're applying for.

Provide relevant personal details

While every individual is unique and their CV should reflect that, there are some standard components that should be included in each application. Include your name, date of birth, gender, nationality, and contact information in any resume or curriculum vitae you create.

List all your skills and work experience

As a given, you should highlight your experience, education, and certifications. This part, too, needs to be flexible.

Outline your qualifications, experience, and previous positions in reverse chronological order, beginning with your current or most recent position. Potential employers care about what you've been up to recently. Additionally, check that all time frames have been considered.

Provide a summary of who you are

Many people don't include one, but a short description about themselves (or an introductory paragraph) is a great idea. This is a fantastic alternative to the boring formality of detailing your education and work history, and it can help you stand out from the crowd.

At the end of the day, it will be YOU, not your resume that will determine whether or not you get the job.

In other words, it's only a means to a goal. Maintaining your competitive edge requires that you take all measure necessary, including developing a resume that showcases your qualifications to their fullest.

Employment history

Ensure that this information is filled out in reverse chronological order. Dates, places, and employers, as well as your current position, should be included. Highlight your most significant accomplishments and, once again, use terms of a positive nature.

Academic accomplishments

Include the names, dates, and locations of each school, college, or university you attended in the sequence in which you attended them.

Make sure to highlight your education and any additional certifications you may have, such those in health and safety or first aid, in your resume. Anything that shows you're qualified for the job in question is a plus.

Personal interests

Include hobbies and pursuits here that demonstrate your suitability for the position and highlight your best qualities. In addition, if you participate in any sports or fitness activities, be sure to mention them. Add any examples of teamwork accomplishments you may have.

Two references should be listed at the end of your CV. Include your present or prior job if you can guarantee they will provide you with a good review. You should be selective in who you list as a reference, and you should get their permission before doing so.

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Executive Placements is a job board that is geared only toward candidates at the executive level. As such, when you register with Executive Placements, some of the most prominent executive recruiters will have access to the information you provide.

You will only need to maintain your information up to date in a single location after you become a member of Executive Placements. From that location, a number of different executive search firms will be able to see your profile.

Executive Placements has already been entrusted by more than 1000 professionals in South Africa with advancing their career.

Executive Placements works closely with you to ensure that you are completely satisfied with the professional written CV crafted especially for you, and provides their clients with access to unlimited changes within the first month of receiving your first draft.

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How to Write a CV in South Africa

Posted on 21 sep 2021.

South Africa is a melting pot of African and European cultures, with many of the western norms being widely understood and accepted by the majority of the population despite the country still being primarily influenced by North African and native values. As such, it can be confusing which type of CV format South Africa to send to employers. Resumeble sets the record straight by teaching you how to write a CV in South Africa with the steps, tips, and guides below.

Essential tips on how to write a CV in South Africa

There are a few tips to keep in mind as you develop your CV format Africa. Following them can help increase your chances of landing that elusive interview and get your foot in the door toward a meaningful career in this developing country. Use the following tips on how to write a CV in South Africa when you begin developing your application.

Presentation matters - Your CV format South Africa not only needs to make you look professional but also the most qualified candidate for the job. Make sure the format and appearance are neat, easy on the eyes, and well-structured.

Be brief and concise – The patience and attention spans of recruiters and hiring managers are only getting shorter, so limit your CV between one to two pages long—three at most, if you have plenty of relevant experience and you are applying for a high position job.

Tailor your CV to the job and company – Job titles, skills, work experience, certifications—every bit of information that you write on your resume must be relevant to the job and company you’re applying for. Don’t use wordings that are too general or vague. Be very specific, and write your CV format South Africa with clear intent. Think about what your prospective employer wants to see on your CV, and develop your application document accordingly.

Check and re-check for errors, then check again – It goes without saying that your CV needs to be pitch-perfect in every way, from grammar to spelling, to formatting, to word choice and the rest. As your professional representation, your resume should present you and your qualifications in the best way possible, so being completely error-free is a must. Don’t hesitate to get a second and third pair of eyes who can review your CV objectively and accurately.

Mistakes to avoid when writing a CV for South Africa

Just as there are things that you must do, there are also things that you must not do with regards to how to write a CV in South Africa so your CV stays on the hiring manager’s desk instead of being sent to the trash bin. These include:

Lying on your CV – Thanks to the Internet, it’s so easy nowadays for recruiters to research an applicant’s background and learn if you aren’t being completely forthcoming with the information you put on your CV. Lying about anything on your CV can deal with major setbacks to your application, so avoid it at all costs.

Sending an old CV – Sending out an old CV sends a message that you don’t care about the quality of your work. For professionalism’s sake, you need to update your CV every six months or every time you earn a major achievement both in your career and personal life.

Being informal – Everything about your CV format South Africa—wording, format, appearance, etc.—should be formal. This means using only black and white colors, conservative fonts, and traditional formatting. Even when you’re applying for a creative job such as a graphic designer or art director, it’s best to be on the safe side and turn down being outrageous with your CV.

Writing overly long paragraphs – Keep your paragraphs short. Use bullets whenever possible. You want your CV entries to be easy to understand, and lengthy paragraphs only serve to make the information harder to digest. If this sounds too limiting, don’t worry—you can always elaborate on your cover letter for CV South Africa.

Including too much personal information – South Africa follows many of the Western world’s policies and practices on discrimination, so don’t include a photo unless it’s requested, and don’t include anything that can be used to discriminate against you, such as race, age, sex, marital status, disability, etc.

Too much irrelevant info – Customizing and keeping your CV format South Africa clear and concise means that you have to keep all of the details relevant to the job in question. Don’t include any skill or experience that fails to add value to the job position you’re applying for.

Essential ingredients of an outstanding CV

There are bad CVs, there are good CVs, and there are great CVs. The difference between them lies in the quality of the “ingredients” that you put in. With this in mind, here are the essentials of an outstanding CV in South Africa.

Name and contact details

The header of your CV should consist of your name, telephone number, and email. Make sure the email you provide is business-like—don’t use any funny or odd-sounding address. Include a link to your LinkedIn profile if you have it.

Jerry Butler

Financial Analyst

+97-545-6217

[email protected]

linkedin.com/in/jerrybutler

Profile summary

Your CV’s profile summary serves as your introduction, so you need to make it as engaging and value-adding as can be. Work on writing three to four sentences stating your most relevant skills, biggest achievements, and goals for yourself and for the company. Here’s an example:

I am a highly motivated bank teller with a proven track record in the local financial industry. I am adept at processing cash transfers and withdrawals, updating end-of-day cash positions, and monitoring vault and deliverables processes. I pride myself on being an out-of-the-box problem solver with excellent organizational skills. I look forward to utilizing and developing my skills further with your company while ensuring to meet the challenges and deadlines put upon me.

Work history

When listing work history in your CV in South Africa, arrange them in reverse chronological order, starting with the most recent. Only include work experiences that are relevant to the job you are applying for. This means that you don’t have to need to include that fast food job you took back in college—unless there are skills that you learned from there that can be useful in your potential new job. Here is an example:

Wi Spa, 2700 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Manager

January 2020 – July 2021

• Ensured safety of clients and patrons; resolved guest concerns

• Supervised and trained six massage therapists on spa policies and rules

• Developed and maintained schedules for therapists and clients

• Assisted manager in overall spa operations

Make sure to review the job posting carefully, then identify your specific skills as the job demands them. Present your skills in a quantifiable manner—meaning— you should accompany each item with an example of how you applied that particular skill to achieve success in your previous tasks and responsibilities. Here are a couple of examples:

• Leadership – coordinated and managed a team of graphic designers to complete a major website for a Fortune 1000 company in a span of two months.

• Drive to succeed – promoted to manager within six months of onboarding.

Again, you should only include an education history that’s relevant to the job you are applying for. No need to include primary or secondary education, unless the job posting requires proof that you are a high school graduate. It can also be helpful to add a bullet or two to display any special academic achievements if you have them. Here is an example:

2005 MA in International Studies

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

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