I don’t believe in offering you a full CV review if that is not what your CV needs.
With the CV Express, I’ll identify the 3 most important things I would fix first, so you can make focused improvements to your CV without paying for a full review you may not need.
Results usually delivered within 24 hours. Includes free re-checks.
The CV Express is ideal if:
Your CV is already in good shape, but it is not getting the response you want
You want clear, practical advice on what to fix first
You do not feel you need a full CV review, but still want expert guidance
You want a focused second opinion before applying for more roles
"I can't believe the significant impact that three simple changes made to my CV. The first page now truly stands out, and I finally have a CV that is well-suited to the current job market."
"Dave’s CV Express service was excellent – he helped identify top 3 aspects to change to make it look more salient and tidy. Combining all of the points that Dave put together made it look a lot more compelling overall."
"The feedback arrived promptly, providing invaluable, direct pointers that instantly improved my CV's clarity and structure. It's concise, high-value input that cuts straight to the point."
"I found the CV Express feedback extremely valuable. The feedback was practical, easy to apply, and gave me much more confidence in putting my CV forward for roles."
"David came back to me quickly with great advice, and included some bonus tips - these were things that I hadn't necessarily thought of, and were small changes that make a big difference to how professional and neat the CV looks."
"After implementing David’s suggested changes, I quickly noticed a difference. Recruiters began approaching me again, and this week alone I have secured two interviews."
Why the CV Express Works
Most CVs do not fail because the person lacks experience.
They fail because the right value is not coming across clearly enough, quickly enough.
The CV Express is designed to help you stop guessing.
Instead of trying to fix everything, you get focused guidance on the 3 most important improvements I would make first.
That means you can make your CV sharper, clearer, and more effective without committing to a full CV review.
What you get with the CV Express
With the CV Express, I'll identify the 3 highest-priority areas I believe you should improve on your CV.
This might include things such as:
You will receive clear, practical advice you can act on straight away.
You also get free re-checks, so once you've made your changes, you can send your CV back to me and I’ll take another look.
Benefits
The CV Express is designed to give you focused, practical advice on the areas of your CV that could make the biggest difference.
It will help you:
Identify the 3 most important areas of your CV to improve first
Strengthen how your skills, experience, and value are presented
Improve the first impression your CV makes with recruiters, hiring managers, and clients
Make your CV clearer, sharper, and easier to read
Reduce the chance of your CV being rejected or ignored for the wrong reasons
Feel more confident about submitting your CV for roles
Get focused feedback quickly, usually within 24 hours
Want to improve your CV, LinkedIn and Strategy together?
The CV Express focuses on the highest-priority fixes for your CV.
But if you want to strengthen your CV, LinkedIn profile and wider job search strategy together, you may want to look at the Market Yourself Strategically bundle.
It’s designed to help you present yourself more clearly, consistently and strategically to recruiters and hiring managers.
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Full Testimonials
The CV Express service is great. I can see how much better my CV can be just by 3 simple tips. I am now going to purchase the CV Booster deal and get my CV looking first class. Top guy with quick and totally valid responses. 10/10.
I tried out Dave’s CV review and the initial nuggets and tips gave me a fresh perspective on how to present my CV and get quicker responses from recruiters! I felt my CV had that punch that would get me noticed but I found with Dave I could go a whole lot further and quicker too! Definitely looking to do a full revamp and would highly recommend.
Really helped me to identify the gaps in my CV, his suggestions and feedback were very valuable and it feels like he is speaking from a lot of experience. Dave is very prompt in responding and is really great to work with. I have purchased the CV Booster now, because I am sure that it will be very valuable for me if Dave could do a detailed review of my CV and recommend updates in detail. I truly believe that the money spent to purchase the CV Booster will be really worth it.
I’ll be straight with you, I had my doubts about what you could say that would help, which was my own short sightedness as this is brilliant. Thank you! I’m genuinely impressed with your insight and tips and will implement them immediately.
I took advantage of the CV Express service provided by Dave and in return I got some good tips to help me improve my CV. I am sceptical of such services having used a few in the past and received conflicting feedback. The advice from Dave was more aligned with knowledge I have gained over years of continuously improving and tailoring my CV, and the most valuable feedback was confirmation of what had been nagging in the back of mind. That was a huge benefit to me and having changed my CV and spoken to a few agents I get consistent feedback that my CV is strong, clear and it is obvious what I do. I highly recommend the small amount of money for the CV Express.
I really recommend the CV Express - the 3 changes Dave recommended were simple but effective that changed the emphasis on key areas of my CV.
Thanks for carrying out the CV Express review, some really great pointers which have given my CV a much more concise and professional feel. Well worth the small fee.
Thank you David for the invaluable pointers you provided for my resume via your CV Express service. It’s enabled me to showcase my skills, experience and qualifications with a simple few changes.
Highly recommended! After receiving feedback from multiple recruiters/companies where they were saying my CV was too wordy or just out of date, Dave took the time to review my CV and provided valuable feedback. Dave was not only very quick in providing his feedback, but his input added so much value that I noticed a massive turnaround in feedback received from recruiters. I benefited from his review massively that I was even able to secure a new contract within two weeks after this review. I would definitely recommend Dave to boost your CV!
Everyone should use the CV Express. David has an amazing ability to look through a CV and pull out the parts that need a makeover. I'd recommend it to everyone.
I thought my CV was up to a high standard and David confirmed it was, however David did pick up some key points during the CV Express review that I had overlooked and only his experience would have caught that. Well worth it, thank you David.
I recommend the CV Express service to all my friends and colleagues. I feel a lot more confident after the changes were made to my CV. I found David's quality of service to be top notch.
This made me see my resume with a different lens and make the required changes. The resume looks neater and combined with other job search tips have helped me increase my visibility.
The CV Express is well worth the investment, having been in the contracting game for a while now its always useful to get a critical eye across your calling cards. It's easy to get blind to simple errors and the CV express helped me rectify those errors.
David’s CV Express service provided me with some great feedback and helpful pointers on my CV that had been missed previously and also gave me the confidence that my CV was in pretty good shape too! I would recommend David to anyone who is looking for some help or even advice on what shape their CV is in to use the CV Express service.
Through the CV Express, Dave suggested many changes that I have incorporated. While some of them were pure common sense, there were some gold nuggets as well which lent a lot of weightage to my CV thereby increasing my chances of making it to the first rounds of interviews. I would definitely encourage job seekers to touch base with Dave to polish their CV and improve their chances in this competitive market.
Really clear advice with easy to implement suggestions. Equally important feedback given on strengths of your CV. I’d recommend the CV Express and CV Booster service to anyone looking for their next role.
Dave helped in spotting out some things in my CV that I overlooked, the feedback was very useful, I will definitely advise going for it.
To be honest, I was initially hesitant as to whether it would add value, assuming that my CV was good enough to get through the ATS process with my broad and vast range of skills and experience. However, later realised I wasn't getting the attention/response anticipated, lacked in a few areas and hence struggling to get noticed as a result. After taking some free CV reviews online which made no progress, I came across your LinkedIn post and started with the Free CV Review (as a test pilot) and was very happy with the feedback you provided; surprised that other service providers I used were not able to do this! This gave me a boost to further enhance and improve my CV, to consider the CV Express service which has made a big difference, polishing my CV a great deal whilst resulting in better outcomes than previously. Thank you for the splendid service and support.
I’d had my CV reviewed before, but the CV Express gave me simple tips that really made my CV flow in a far better way. It’s great value for money and within a few weeks I had three job offers on the table! I can highly recommend it.
Your CV Express service is excellent. There was an instant improvement on my CV by just making those three changes you advised.
Advice on the CV Express were spot on. How I could not see those obvious mistakes! After making all the changes, my CV looks much better after the changes.
Even if your CV has been working out for you, the second look of an experienced IT contractor like David will always provide a valuable perspective and things you didn't even consider before. It did for me and I strongly recommend David Gerrish.
Thanks for your help refreshing my CV through your CV Express service, I was sceptical about what improvements you would be able to suggest. I knew my CV wasn’t perfect, but until you pointed out some areas of improvement and layout, I was very happy with it. The points you raised were all implemented and the results are fantastic. It now looks so much more professional, and its layout is much improved, I’m over the moon with the finished product, and the price was also a bargain for a much clearer, cleaner and concise CV. I have already been shortlisted for a new position so fingers crossed.
I warmed to David due to his insight and mindset with respect to contracting - he talks my language which was really helpful. I took him up on the CV Express review and he was very quick to come back with a number of key observations that made so much sense - which I really needed to be pointed out - completely constructive. Its great to get a fresh set of eyes on a CV from a person who isn't a career CV re-writer but an actual time served contractor.
I asked you to carry out a review of my CV and also then went onto do the CV Express with you. I found the tips really helpful and it enabled me to change my CV, making it more visible to recruiters.
The CV Express service is an invaluable tool offering an objective assessment and provides salient suggestions to enhance the overall readability and effectiveness of your CV.
Really impressed with Dave’s review of my CV. I had my CV done professionally and thought it was pretty good, but Dave still managed to find several points to optimise it for the UK contract market.
My resume looks much better and to the point… I have had quite a few interview requests after the changes I did based on your feedback.
I used the CV Express service on what I thought was my honed and tweaked CV. However, the job market has changed dramatically in recent years. Feedback on the layout and role descriptions gave a much punchier feel to the CV. Comparing the old to the new CV, I can see why I am getting more interview requests with the changes. Sometimes you need an objective review to notice what you cannot see yourself! Recommended.
This was really helpful. I did not think of these until you said that but I do realise it will have an impact on the reader.
Sorting it out today – some very good ideas you had.
The CV Express service was really worth every penny. My CV looks very professional now and I feel confident sending it to recruiters. Thank you David for the wonderful service.
Brilliant! Thank you so much for your prompt assessment David. Very good and valid comments. Much appreciated.
I think the CV Express is very useful and has been very helpful. Thank you.
I have had great response to my CV and have managed to get a new role. Your tips have worked wonders with my CV and have definitely made a difference. Your inputs are greatly appreciated and I have no hesitation to recommend you to my friends who are looking for similar services.
I'm very happy with the CV Express service, I have never been fully happy with the layout of my CV, tips on improving this have been very useful, I would highly recommend.
I would throughly recommend David's CV review. I was in a difficult position of having a big gap in my CV due to unforeseen circumstances. David managed to bring the key skills in my CV to negate the career gap.
David’s CV Express feedback on my CV was supportive and informative, not critical like other so called CV companies. The advice enabled me to format my CV in a positive way, highlighting pertinent info to recruiters. I recommend using David’s services before thinking of using any other CV service. Thank you David, I am making changes and rewriting some parts of my CV and will definitely use you again.
All the tips were very useful. I think my CV looked a lot lighter after your CV tips - simple and effective.
I used to think I had a great CV, however I was quick to learn that I could very quickly make changes and improvements that were suggested by David which I have no doubt will reap rewards when the time comes. I initially took the CV Express option which is great value for money. I have already been given more than 3 areas for consideration to improve my CV all of which have been taken on board and implemented. Thank you so much David and I will certainly be recommending your services.
Dave’s initial review of my CV was spot on and answered questions of why the likes of Top CV failed me. He understands what people want to see. I will be taking up his CV Booster service for sure. I don’t want to waste more money on ineffective results from so-called big ‘expert’ CV writers!
The feedback is totally envisioning for me. They are not just fixes or suggestions for my CV, they are of a different mindset and different perspective. I have seen the effects at the very next interview I had.
Thanks again, for helping me to see things from a different perspective... it gave me confidence to rewrite it and I am sure it has helped me get a lot more visibility with prospective customers and short listed for new contracts.
Thanks for the tips they have massively decluttered my CV and made the aesthetic a lot more appealing to recruiters.
Thanks for your help with my CV Express. It's good to get an experienced, successful contractor to improve my CV presentation. I got good explanations for each suggestion.
I thought my CV was pretty decent to start with (who doesn’t). But don’t underestimate the opinion of someone with as much experience as David. With just a few key changes I was able to make significant improvements while retaining my identity. Well worth the money.
It was great. I saw the difference from before and after I improved it as per your advice.
The CV Express service was in-depth and really helpful. It taught me a lot about my CV and how it's structured. It also highlighted small details which I never realised could make a difference.
I really like my CV now after I opted to change the content with the help of David's CV Express service. It is more readable now, clear and concise. Really pleased to opt for this and thanks for the valuable inputs.
Dave was a pleasure to deal with and responded back to the CV Express request within a couple of hours on a bank holiday! Exceptional! I really took his feedback into account as had some very clear points that I had been missing from my CV. I’ve now re-formatted the whole document and feel a lot more confident with it going forward!
Thanks for the CV Express service which I found to be beneficial to me and I made the suggested changes to my CV. Thank you for all the help given so far.
The CV Express is a great value service for CV preparation such as removal of impediments and the inclusion of essential factors which will assist in guiding your CV into decision makers' hands; I will be recommending it to my peers when they come to make their next move!
I found the 3 suggestions to be really useful and have already implemented them on my CV. I highly recommend the CV Express service. Dave’s 3 suggestions helped transform the look, flow and impact of my CV. The tips also get you thinking about your CV differently in general, and a small change of format or wording can make the difference.
The feedback provided was clear and concise but most importantly you can see how the comments provided by David really give you the chance to reflect and improve on both of CV & LinkedIn but also make you aware of potential skills you might be missing out on.
Your advice was very useful. I wouldn’t have picked up on these things. I can see the difference it has made. Worth every penny!
I found the CV Express both useful and insightful. David mentioned many updates that could help, particularly formatting. Very useful service, thank you.
Dave gave his expert opinion on my CV and suggested some really clever and thoughtful amendments. The service was really good value for money and made my CV much more readable and more likely to get noticed and in front of the right people. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your efforts in improving my resume and LinkedIn profile. It's a quick response that I never expected. I am updating my resume as per your valuable suggestions. The service was so impressive and value for money. Highly recommended.
The CV review is great value for money, 10/10. The 3 points of advice were detailed and well explained. It has given me a lot to think about and will help me immensely moving forward. The quick turn around time is also greatly appreciated.
Thank you so much for the tips you have provided me for my CV it has worked wonders for me.
The CV Express gave me great insight into getting my first ever contract. I truly believe David is a wonderful IT professional, with more than 25 years’ experience - he knows all about IT contracting.
The CV Express service is a very good non-biased review of your CV providing good clear insights on how to improve your CV and hence finding a new role.
I found it really helpful to have a fresh perspective on my CV, and simple areas for improvement.
Thank you for the CV Express, a very quick reply and some great points highlighted. The suggestions you made has helped immensely. The 3 points highlighted in your review has definitely given me food for thought, which I will be implementing. If I had known about you earlier, I would have had my CV reviewed by you sooner. Getting you to look at my CV would have been better value for money.
I think your advice was very helpful, gave me some good perspective on how my CV would be perceived by someone who knows IT but doesn't know me!
I found the CV Express gave me a fresh perspective on my CV and enabled me to make changes that I hope will help my CV stand out from the crowd and catch client's attention!
Your 3 top tips in the CV Express helped me to structure my CV, addressed key areas and got the recruiters attention. I’ve been using the same CV since then.
Great value for money like everyone says and the feedback was specifically tailored to my CV. Looking forward to seeing the results I receive with my new CV.
Really satisfied with the clear feedback points including instructions for change provided by Dave. Great value for money!
This was very helpful. David gave me very useful and key pointers to help me improve on the content/layout which required attention.
Thank you for my CV review feedback. David provides prompt and professional services, I do not hesitate recommending him.
This is amazing. Thank you so much. I love this.
Both the Free CV check and CV Express were very useful. The response time was swift and the changes suggested helped get my CV back on track. Great service all around!
Thanks for the great CV advice and I have now implemented your recommendations. I have just ordered the LinkedIn Express as well.
It’s really good to get another perspective of your CV. Most other CV checking companies will only point out faults so they can make you feel small and then sell you their service where they make you look like superman. Dave’s advice was practical, accommodating and doable and still kept the original spirit of the CV which defines you. And for the price I think he’s doing us a favour. Don’t think and just do it. You won’t regret it.
I got the CV Express – 3 key points that made a difference to my CV. Dave replied promptly with comments and they were valuable and could be implemented easily.
I’d relied on a decade old version of my CV that I had got used to just making minor alterations on. David’s fresh eye pointed out several areas I could modify and these tweaks brought about noticeably better results.
3 things are sometimes all it takes to make a positive change. You have to want to make a change, then you have to find someone to guide you and in David, I found that someone. With a different perspective he suggested some simple yet powerful improvements to make my CV flow and I’m seeing great results because of his suggestions.
The CV Express provides three key points to shine out to recruiters. Best service I've had so far.
I used Dave's CV Express service and I was very impressed by the changes that he suggested which have made my CV look much more presentable and professional. I have found Dave to be very knowledgeable, professional and he was very happy to answer any questions that I had. I shall be using Dave again to check over my LinkedIn profile too.
One of the aspects that impressed me the most about the CV Express was the ability to transform my existing CV into a powerful marketing tool. They masterfully condensed and organized my information, ensuring that every section was impactful and concise. Their understanding of industry-specific keywords and their ability to showcase my accomplishments in a compelling manner truly set them apart.
Dave took the time out of his day to discuss my CV and what could potentially be improved. I signed up for the CV Express service and Dave got back to me within a day with some excellent suggestions, which I have now implemented (and continue to review!). Since the changes were made, I have received far more calls from recruiters offering to help with my next role than before. Hoping those leads will come to fruition and if they do, Dave will be the first one to know!
I reached out to David recently to have my CV checked, as I am currently a permie and looking to branch out to contracting in the foreseeable future. With David's recommendations, I made few changes on my CV; I am now scoring a better CV score of 82% on ATS systems; before it was 45%, what a difference! Without David's recommendations, I wouldn't have improved my CV, so please forward your CV to him for free check and if you want to use his services further try the "CV Express", it can only help you gain that contract you only dream about.
I thought I had a good CV. I had run it past a few work colleagues and recruiters and when David and I connected - I thought it would be a great idea to run it past David too. I honestly didn’t think he was going to find any problems with it however, after the initial review I then signed up for the CV Express review and David was able to point out quite a few good tips that has improved my CV. David's review was quick and David did point out some salient points which has improved my CV. I would definitely recommend David’s service to my colleagues. In fact, I know at least 2 people who have used David’s services on my recommendation.
I ordered the CV Express and Dave helped me find crucial mistakes. Tbh, I wasn't aware of it and currently, they seem to be so obvious! Reliable, rich review with fantastic communication with Dave.
Having gone for the CV Express review David highlighted to me many of the issues that were on my CV, in my particular case it showed many weaknesses such as format and content. As such I have gone ahead and started to build it from scratch.
The CV Express has been an excellent service as I could really change the outlook of my CV with the clever input received from David. Some of the inputs, literally dug out the forgotten best things that I could have written in my CV long back. I am confident now that the CV will make a greater impact with recruiters and am confident to jump into new roles. Thank you so much for the CV Express service you have provided and also making sure that to re-review the CV again until its completely done.
Thank you for the changes that you suggested in my CV. Your suggestions are very clear, I have updated my CV accordingly and feel confident in applying for jobs with my new CV. Glad that I came across an experienced professional like you.
I had an exceptional experience with the CV Express review service. Dave provided me valuable insights and suggestions that significantly improved the overall impact and clarity of my CV. His professionalism, promptness, and commitment to delivering high-quality results exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this service to anyone who is looking to elevate their career prospects.
Highly recommend David! He is unique with the genuine free advice on contracting and CV Express service at nominal cost. Love the way David shares great insights and personal experiences he gained over decades of contracting.
I have had negative experiences with (rather pricey) CV-writing experts in the past, but I was intrigued by Dave's profile and experience and decided to sign up for his CV Express. Dave's advice was on point, giving specific examples and suggesting small but impactful changes that have given my CV a more professional feel and I think will make a lot of difference in my job search. Dave was friendly, punctual, very helpful and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone who is looking to give their CV a boost!
I can't recommend Dave's CV Express advice more. My CV has improved ten fold following Dave's advice and I'm now getting more responses to applications.
It’s really valuable to get your CV reviewed independently and without bias, especially with the experience Dave has. The changes he suggested really helped me focus on getting a clean, easy to read and attractive CV to boost my chances of getting put forward.
Standing ovation for your CV Express. What I was missing was someone who would look at it objectively rather than a normal reaction. I needed genuine feedback and that's what I had from you. Thank you for this.
As a recent user of David's CV Express service, I am astonished at the value provided by the service. David has made some great formatting recommendations that have heightened the level of impact each section of my CV displays. I truly believed my cv was formatted in a nice way before, but once the recommendations had been made and applied, I realised the true potential of good formatting! Don't hesitate when considering this service, it's worth every penny!
I honestly thought my CV didn't need any changes but the free CV Check from David made me intrigued as to what other improvements could be made as I've been tweaking the same layout for a few years. After purchasing the CV Express from David he has given me a completely different perspective on what should be included and more importantly what was missing. I think my CV communicates my skills much clearer than before and I'm excited to send it out and see what feedback I receive.
David can spot those subtle flaws that can make improvements in the CV that can be easily neglected.
Your points/review helped me update my CV which created an impact in receiving more calls, before which I was struggling to get the interview calls. Most of the time, it's the minor error that we ignore, fixing which will help us in our mission. Thanks a lot for the service!
Dave’s suggestions for the CV Express helped immensely. Essentially taking a tired looking CV into a more modern format.
I asked for David’s help in analyzing my CV. David was methodical with his approach and gave some excellent feedback.
After taking the free CV check, I felt encouraged to request the CV Express offer. Dave responded very quickly with a shortlist of advised changes and I have tried to follow them :) My CV immediately looks different, a lot clearer, and way more informative!
I'm hoping for good results in the market!!
David's insightful review of my CV was invaluable in highlighting key strengths and optimizing my professional profile. His attention to detail and constructive feedback significantly enhanced the overall impact of my resume. I am grateful for his expertise and would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking to elevate their job
application game.
CV Express feedback opened my eyes. Highlighted issues that I never thought would be issues because I had my CV created by a CV Writer. Great service, worth the small fee.
The CV Express is a must for anyone looking to redefine how they present their professional skills. Under the expert guidance of David, this service tailored advice to my profile, ensuring that my CV truly showcased my expertise. Admittedly, I had never invested monetarily in CV enhancement before, but this experience was unequivocally worth it. The transformation in how I communicate my abilities to potential clients and recruiters is noticeably better. I highly recommend the CV Express for the personalised approach and impactful results.
I’ve thoroughly benefitted from the CV Express, after amending the format on David’s recommendations, I saw traction right away with 3 interviews from the first 3 roles I applied for following the changes.
I highly recommend David's CV Express for anyone who wants to improve their CV. David is very meticulous and thorough in his work. He spotted many minor issues that I had overlooked, such as typos, fonts, headings, case sensitivity, and tabs along with main CV Express drafting work. These issues may seem trivial, but they can make a big difference in the appearance and impression of your CV. Thanks to David, my CV looks much cleaner and more professional.
Highly recommend the CV Express service, I found it really helpful as now my CV looks better and I am sure this will help me increase the chances in my job search.
The feedback provided by Dave was an eye opener and he highlighted the issues that I never thought would be an issue. Now my CV looks different and a lot cleaner and more informative. I highly recommend the CV Express for the impactful results. I am so grateful for his expertise.
Would highly recommend Dave for his CV Express service. The feedback was clear, concise and really informative. Picking out bits I would never have thought of without Dave’s help. I made a series of amends and each time he was on hand to offer further advice and I am now really happy with the end result!
Thank you for all the rework you advised on the CV Express service. I'm not often impressed but my CV looks so much fresher, brighter and readable now. It is a genuinely great service I'd recommend to anyone, and great value for money.
Wonderful CV review service! The insightful feedback and constructive suggestions provided were invaluable. It helped provide me with a focus to structure my CV to ensure I’m highlighting my strengths and accomplishments. Highly recommend for any contractors looking to ensure their CV is being promoted as best as you can in this competitive market!
Since taking your suggestions from your CV Express review I've now landed my first contract and start on Monday! Thank you for the valuable insight and critical review that no doubt contributed to me standing out a little better with the recruiter.
David was very quick at providing me with a free CV check which resulted in me paying for his enhanced CV review service. He was honest with his feedback and it was reassuring to know that my CV was already of good quality however he provided me with some hints and tips as to how to make it even more appealing. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge around the job market and this was abundantly clear with his feedback and instructions. It was pleasing to see that not only was the feedback given to me via email but he also jumped on a call with me and walked me through his analysis. Thank you David and I have no hesitation in recommending your CV services to others.
CV Express: Fast and efficient way for CV review and updated for new roles, I believe David highlights the easy wins quickly - great service.
I think I have received very honest feedback, and the best part was - I was even able to do follow up questions and got it corrected few times. My CV is definitely in much better shape.
Having recently finished a contract, I took up Davids's offer of free CV advice and paid for his CV Express service. He pointed out some very useful tips that I have been putting into practice. One tip I thought that was very useful, opened my eyes to how recruitment agents used search software to look at CVs that would have had my CV passed over due to its formatting. Save to say, that has been remedied and I am looking forward to using my recent CV in my coming applications.
David kindly gave my CV the Express treatment. His advice has given my CV the kiss of life it needed. Spot on advice that has made my CV easier to read and now has a professional polish. Super fast turnaround as well!
The tips I got from the CV Express review really helped me focus on key information in my CV, removing waffle and focussing on my skills and achievements to help me stand out from a very crowded market.
I utilized David's CV Express service and was thoroughly impressed by his prompt and efficient feedback on my resume. Thanks to him, my CV now looks really professional.
It's easy to assume your CV is perfect. This will help you identify those subtle improvements.
I recently opted for the CV Express service and am really happy with the results. David was able to identify some basic and glaring issues with my CV and addressing them has made it more readable and better structured.
Definitely worth doing, Dave provided some really insightful feedback and made me rethink my CV's content and current format, I've taken his recommendations on board and it looks and feels a lot better.
I've been updating the same CV template for a number of years; whilst it may look okay to the average view, David provides an invaluable insight where formatting tricks and layout tweaks can change a good CV to a powerful CV and add emphasis where it matters. I showed the different layouts before and after to my kids and wife, even to the average person they could tell your format flowed better. Highly recommended along with the LinkedIn review.
David’s CV Express service was great and responsive and has helped me improve my CV. David also provides great help in other ways which is immensely helpful.
You spend hours looking at your CV, thinking it's perfect. David cast his eye over it and found formatting errors and inconsistent use of language and context. Things to remember going forward.
The CV Express service was just what I needed. As well as identifying some basic areas which needed attention, but which I had missed, the advice was easy to understand, concise and simple to implement.
I approached David on LinkedIn and was met with a friendly and helpful response back very quickly. Over the course of several days David has provided me with invaluable evidence and helped me rework my CV in such a way that it looks more professional, readable, and has a much better flow. The CV Express service was just what I needed to move my CV and my career forward.
David’s advice provided by the CV Express service was very helpful. It has helped trim the fat from my CV whilst keeping the key elements, giving it a more polished look.
Awesome! I'm not sure I can express in words the speed and quality of service you provide! Wearing the hat of a recruiter, David provided tightly focused critique to help sharpen my CV and LinkedIn profile. Strong attention to detail. David iterated until he was satisfied with the output. Probably the best value for money investment of this nature on the market.
The CV Express helped retrospect my skills and experience & highlight my achievements. I had a lot of points in roles and responsibilities & experience summary. But after David’s feedback, my resume talks more about my professional journey and accomplishments over the years. Thank you David for your perspective!
David has many years of expertise to back up his work and professionalism. He knows what is required in the market for a CV to be considered and what works and what doesn't. This is what makes a difference when a client has to either say either Yes or No to a CV. His suggestions are precise and to the point accurate. On top then he has the contacts in the market and uses social media professionally to help all candidates with job prospects and opportunities. I would highly recommend David for his services.
I had an exceptional experience with the CV Express. David expertly transformed my outdated resume into a professional and polished document that truly showcases my skills and achievements. The entire process was seamless, and his meticulous attention to detail was impressive. Thanks to the CV Express, I secured my dream job within months of submitting my new resume. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to advance their career.
I very much appreciate the efforts Dave has put in building the IT Contracting Academy to support existing and prospective contractors on all professional social media platforms. This is extremely appreciated. One of the support offerings by Dave is the CV Express service that has helped me to summarise my CV with keywords for better visibility and a professional touch. Thank you David Gerrish and wish you prosperous continued success.
Dave’s CV Express really improved my CV layout and structure and really enhanced its saleability to recruiters. I saw a noticeable increase in calls from recruiters for potential contracts, but above all, he's a really helpful guy when it comes to marketing contractors.
I would like to express my gratitude for a great service giving me a CV and a LinkedIn profile review. Your comments/suggestions gave me a new wave of enthusiasm, at a time when I felt I had run out of ideas what I could do to improve.
I found the CV Express an excellent service, it is a great way to quickly check your CV and see what areas you can change. This is ideal if you want to check if your CV needs updating or reformatting before applying for your next role. I used this service before I applied for a role, which I was lucky enough to get after the review. David provides a great service, well worth checking out.
The many tips that David provided in the CV Express have given me plenty to think about and improve on my CV, making it both more readable and more focused on what matters. Very helpful to get a second pair of eyes on your CV and I recommend others do so too!
David provided a thorough CV review and many detailed recommendations for cleaning up my CV, which had become bloated over the years. He responded quickly to each iteration of the CV until we were both satisfied that it was the best it could be.
David Gerrish helped transform both my CV and LinkedIn profile, and the results have been fantastic. He quickly identified areas of improvement and provided expert guidance to highlight my skills and achievements more effectively. His insights into what employers and recruiters look for were invaluable, and I am confident the improvements he advised will lead to an increase in job opportunities and engagement through the LinkedIn community. I highly recommend David to anyone looking to elevate their professional presence!
I found the CV Express service invaluable to help me improve my CV. The feedback was informative as having a fresh pair of eyes reviewing being extremely useful. David’s response was very quick and provided continued support so I could fine-tune my CV. I would definitely recommend this service.
The service highlighted a number of issues to be addressed with my CV including the best way to structure the information, what level of detail to include and how to better detail my work experience and achievements. I would highly recommend this service to get your CV looking its best.
I wanted to express my appreciation for the thorough and insightful review you provided on my CV. Your feedback was incredibly helpful, particularly your suggestions on how to strengthen my experience section and highlight my key achievements more effectively. I also really appreciated the attention to detail in formatting and design, which made my CV look more professional and polished. The way you emphasised tailoring my skills and experience to align with specific job roles has given me a clearer direction for future applications. I feel much more confident now that my CV will stand out to potential employers. Thank you so much for your time and expertise - it’s made a significant difference!
I have never had a CV review (or LinkedIn come to that) in my career and that’s now starting to expand over some decades, so it made sense to have someone professionally review both. Dave really did a fantastic job. Dave’s review isn’t just “do this” “add that” he really goes into the detail of why, in his opinion, these adjustments appear to work for him and for others and all makes perfect sense. I thought my CV was ok, but taking another look there were a few things to brush up and improve on, of course the fundamentals of your roles are there but they can always be presented better, particularly if like me all you have done over the years is add the next role, assignment after assignment. Many thanks Dave, this has seriously improved both the quality of my CV and LinkedIn profile as well as helping me in my search for my next role. A quick, painless, and well priced service that I would not hesitate to recommend to my network.
I found David proactive with an eye for detail that my CV required having not updated it for a while. It looks and feels a lot better.
Dave made a number of observations about my CV that made sense and I have re worked it extensively.
I would highly recommend Dave for his ability to provide expert guidance on CV and LinkedIn critique. I have no doubt that his experience in helping me reach out to future employers has enabled me to land a great role.
I found both CV review offerings to be exactly what I needed. To the point and detailed enough to make valuable changes. I would highly recommend these to anyone - even if you think your cv is great - there will be tweaks that can be made to improve it. In addition, David’s salary / day rate question video really helped me out … I would have short changed myself in a discussion yesterday had I not followed his advice.
David manages to point out the not so blindingly obvious on the CV, a very personal document, until it become quite obvious. Honest and fair advice of what recruiters actually want from us.
Dave pointed out some strong points in my CV that was overlooked by me which made my cv look strong, and his prompt answers to any query is well appreciated.
I recently used David's CV Express service and it helped me immensely. With his input and suggestions my CV looks more aligned and it helped me highlight my experience and qualification in a better way. If needed I would surely try his other services in future.
I’d like to thank you immensely for the CV review provided earlier this year. It was in need of a refresh and is now in a much better, more easy to read and effective condition. Dave was also happy and quick to give me other tips in relation to my contracting career and services. Thank you very much again for this. Five Stars!
Really Good CV service, I only went for the Express service as I thought I had a pretty decent CV but David made it so much better!
With 20 years of IT experience and having been on both sides of the hiring process, I thought I knew how to craft a strong CV. However, David's service proved to be worth every penny. In both reviews, he highlighted not only some glaring (oops!) issues but also subtler areas for improvement that I hadn’t noticed. Getting a fresh perspective from someone who truly understands the industry? Absolutely priceless.
I decided to use Dave's CV Express service to review my resume, which I had not really updated for a few years. Dave quickly gave me some great advice on the detail and the format of the CV. After updating the CV, the proof was in the pudding as ultimately the CV has landed me my last two outside IR35 contract roles. Dave has also kindly given me some free advice on other aspects of contracting I have asked him about. His knowledge of the contracting game is second to none and I would not hesitate to recommend his services.
The CV Express service provided by Dave has been invaluable. I couldn’t see the wood for the trees…..or even my own skills as I had been looking at the same old version for so long. Dave gave a fresh and professional prospective. Very patient and with great attention to detail. I am confident this now displays my skills in a clear and concise format. Dave also helped with my LinkedIn profile. I feel more confident applying for roles now.
Working with David and using the CV Express service was an absolute game-changer for me. As someone with a strong background in IT and business analysis, I thought my CV was already in good shape, but David’s expert insights took it to a whole new level. His tailored feedback on how to better structure my experience, highlight my achievements, and present my skills in a way that resonates with recruiters was incredibly valuable. David didn’t just make superficial tweaks; he provided actionable, in-depth advice that truly made my CV stand out. One of the most impactful aspects was his ability to help me showcase my key strengths and experiences more clearly, while ensuring my CV was both concise and compelling. Thanks to David’s guidance, I feel much more confident that my CV now reflects the depth of my expertise and aligns perfectly with the roles I’m targeting.
Beyond the CV service, David’s free contract "tagging" service on LinkedIn is a brilliant bonus. It gives you direct access to relevant contract opportunities, keeping you informed and ahead of the curve when new roles are posted. This added service really demonstrates David’s commitment to helping his clients not just with their CVs, but with their overall career progression. I can't recommend David enough. Whether you’re looking to refine your CV or find new contract opportunities, his services are an investment that will make a real difference in your career. Thanks again, David, for your outstanding support and for giving me the tools I need to take my career to the next level!
I used the CV Express service and the advice I got back was tailored, detailed and insightful. I’ve made the recommended changes & believe my CVs much better for it. It’s been great to get David’s expert perspective.
My cv has served me well over the years but I knew it was too long and wordy. The problem being, that you are so invested in the content and want to call out everything ounce of experience, it's difficult to see the wood for the trees. I asked Dave for a review and immediately the pointers he gave made sense including an explanation of how cv's are reviewed from a recruiter/automatic system vetting perspective. Straightforward stuff in hindsight but invaluable all the same. Thanks to Dave for quick turn around and great advice, I would recommend to anyone who thinks their cv may be a little tired and needs improving and rationalising. A new set of eyes not wedded to the content is key!
I subscribed to Dave's CV Express and Contracting Cribsheet service and I am very glad that I did. Having many years of experience and having used the same CV successfully for many years, I wasn't expecting too many suggestions for improving the CV but, to my surprise, there has been a step change to my CV as a result of the recommendations from Dave. Moreover, Dave has been very kind in that he has reviewed and re-reviewed my CV many times over following the changes he has recommended and thus helped to build quality into my CV - Thanks again, Dave, I am very grateful.
David took the time to go through my second or third CV revision and point out some great ideas I hadn't considered still. Also a few examples and even ideas from his own CV in the areas which he thought could be done differently. All in all, great thanks and a third revision is nearly done.
I recently used the CV Express service and found it incredibly helpful. The feedback was clear, concise, and provided actionable recommendations to improve the format and presentation of my CV. It was a great starting point for refining its structure and readability. This initial review gave me valuable insights, and I appreciate the professional approach and quick turnaround. For anyone looking to enhance their CV’s presentation, I’d highly recommend this service.
The CV looks good now. How it’s been arranged and detailed.
I ordered the CV Express review after taking the Free CV Review service. That first piece of advice made me realise that there were so many other things that maybe I hadn’t considered. I have been using basically the same format for my CV for several years, and never felt I had a problem with it. In the current climate though, I was starting to feel like I was struggling to get a response to applications.
The advice I received from the CV Express was concise, targeted, and personalised to me, and laid out many things that I should consider updating. The resulting CV is cleaner, more targeted, better optimised, and I have seen a significant amount of contact since I started sending it out. To me, taking up this service is a no-brainer for anyone looking to increase their profile. It’s not just a one-shot job either, there were a few items that I discussed with Dave afterwards, and he was happy to expand or offer further suggestions based on my questions. On a personal level, my interactions with Dave are friendly, relaxed, and he’s just a thoroughly nice guy, cannot recommend him too much.
I recently used David Gerrish’s LinkedIn Express and CV Express services and was genuinely impressed by the level of detail and professionalism throughout the process. David took the time to understand my background and goals, and his approach was not only thorough but also highly tailored. The end result was a standout CV and LinkedIn profile that reflect my experience and value with real clarity. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their professional brand with confidence and precision.
I used Dave’s CV & LinkedIn Express service and it helped highlight areas for me to improve and enhance my CV. What was particularly useful was his advice on condensing the CV, this is an area I’d struggled to do due to the length of time I’ve been contracting and the number of clients I’ve worked with. I highly recommend the service as it gives you a different perspective of your CV and LinkedIn profile.
I really appreciate your time and effort at reviewing my resume. I am very grateful for your feedback, suggestions and even examples of how best to improve my CV. Being very concise to include even the structure and layout, which I never expected. I can't thank you enough and I would definitely recommend it.
David's CV Express service was exceptional! His recommendations were excellent, giving me a fresh perspective on my professional profile. I now feel much more confident and have valuable insights into optimizing my CV. I highly recommend his CV review services and will definitely use them again!
I was looking for help to land my first IT freelancing job in the UK and David has quickly given me excellent tips and advice to correct my CV to be more accurate in the UK market. Every question will have a solution aligned with your needs. I recommend you all to try David’s services.
David Gerrish’s CV Express review was incredibly helpful in taking my CV to the next level. His advice was clear, practical, and focused on impact from restructuring the layout to refining role headers and presenting my company projects more effectively. What made the biggest difference for me was not just the review itself, but David’s ongoing support and openness to re-check updates. Staying in touch throughout the process was invaluable. I also continue to follow his insights and posts, which are always full of practical tips and real-world value. Highly recommended to anyone serious about sharpening their professional profile.
I have used CV services in the past and have ended up with a visually appealing CV. However, in retrospect (it takes a few months to realise), I’ve found that it isn't all that useful. For me, it's clear that most CV writers have never held senior roles or experienced the recruitment process firsthand. Most CV writers use a cookie cutter approach to modernise your CV without really identifying strengths and weaknesses. What I liked about this service is its fast and efficient review process, which focuses on identifying weaknesses rather than completely reinventing your CV. David truly understands the full recruitment lifecycle, as he has been a part of it himself and practices what he preaches.
I benefitted from the excellent CV Express service provided by David Gerrish. David offered me invaluable feedback and practical tips for enhancing my CV, which made a real difference. I highly recommend joining the IT Contracting Academy, not just for the range of services and expert advice available, but also for David's insightful posts and videos. David's content not only draws on his extensive experience in contracting but also offers much-needed encouragement and motivation for anyone navigating the IT contracting world, which can be extremely challenging as well as rewarding.
My CV Express review was very to the point and easy to understand. You will probably get a few pointers, then ask yourself, why you didn't notice them yourself. I have recommended the CV Express to a number of my friends and they were all happy with the results.
The CV Express service has been absolutely superb. David gave a clear and solid list of items to address, with very understandable reasons re why I had great content but completely the wrong format for recruiters. My CV has been rearranged vastly and I feel much more confident in it doing well now. This service has been worth every penny - thank you David!
I cannot express how valuable his insights were. From the outset, David displayed a keen understanding of the nuances involved in crafting a compelling CV. His recommendations were not only insightful but also tailored specifically to highlight my strengths and achievements effectively.
David's approach was thorough and constructive. He took the time to understand my career goals and the industry standards, which allowed him to provide personalised advice that I found incredibly helpful. His suggestions on formatting and phrasing made a significant difference in presenting my professional narrative clearly and concisely.
One of the standout aspects of working with David was his ability to identify key areas for improvement that I had overlooked. He encouraged me to focus on quantifiable achievements, which has made my CV much more impactful. I left our session feeling more confident and equipped with practical strategies to enhance my job applications.
I highly recommend David to anyone looking for professional guidance - the CV Express is the way to go! His expertise and supportive demeanour make the process both enlightening and enjoyable.
Really impressed with the CV Express service. I wasn’t looking for a complete rewrite, just expert eyes on structure, formatting, and some targeted tweaks and that’s exactly what I got. The suggestions were precise, practical, and made a real difference to how polished and focused the CV now feels. It’s given me more confidence heading into my next contract search, knowing my experience is presented clearly and professionally. Highly recommended if you want to elevate what you already have.
David has been incredibly helpful in improving my CV. He provided thoughtful and constructive suggestions that made a real difference. Thanks to his guidance, my CV now looks much more attractive and aligned with what I needed. I'm truly grateful for his support!
David has provided a comprehensive analysis of both my CV and LinkedIn profile, with which he has highlighted a number of improvements that could be made. All the suggestions sounded very reasonable, and it was refreshing to have my CV and profile viewed and analysed thoroughly from another perspective.
I personally recommend Dave's CV Express service to anyone looking for a new role, Dave has a great eye for detail and a huge amount of experience in knowing what works and what doesn't. This is a service I will happily re-use to keep my CV in top form for any future opportunities.
Thank you again for the incredibly valuable CV Express Review. I'm truly impressed with your deep knowledge, insight, and excellent suggestions to improve my CV. Having followed your recommendations, my CV is significantly shorter but looks so much better and more targeted. The service you provide is outstanding value and far superior to my previous experiences with professional CV writing services.
What excellent value for money service. Highly recommended. As an experienced consultant and contractor I have found that David goes the extra mile to clarify and guide in rewriting a CV to a modern, and professional way so that it reads easy and brings out key areas of focus. His experience clearly shines through and helps bring skills to life.
I recently used David's CV Express review service to gain some useful feedback and insight on what changes I could make to my CV. I've always been hesitant in the past as I believed there was nothing majorly wrong with it. Getting David's feedback was great, nothing beats a fresh pair of eyes and in the current marketplace it's a useful investment in ensuring you have every single advantage. Aside from content changes my CV now parses without issues on a lot of the automated CV sites so I have no doubt it'll get further in the recruiter pipeline to a person! The style itself is now cleaner, more modern and better at drawing people in without overloading them with info. David was great at providing several elements of feedback and then also helping me iterate - it wasn't just a 'go-off and do' approach.
I have not had help with my CV since high school and Dave's advice really helped to transform my CV into one I had more confidence with in the market. We identified and discussed many points of improvement that are helping me get noticed by potential employers.
I can't believe the significant impact that three simple changes made to my CV. The first page now truly stands out, and I finally have a CV that is well-suited to the current job market. I heartily recommend the CV Express service.
I’d heard great things about Dave’s CV service, so I decided to try the free CV check. I’m currently doing ad hoc work but looking for something more stable, and I wanted honest feedback on my CV. Dave’s review was insightful, so I went ahead with the CV Express, which was reasonably priced. The feedback I received was sharp, detailed, and pointed out things I would never have considered. I feel reassured that I made the right choice. If you’re struggling to land work, I highly recommend this service for a thorough review of your CV. Dave’s advice was genuinely helpful.
I unexpectedly found myself back on the market recently and was looking for ways to soothe my anxiety and put my best foot forward from the get-go. At the end of my first week off, I had a quick clarity call with Dave to validate my approach with regards to contacting recruiters about advertised roles. His sage advice ensured my tactics were fine-tuned from an early point in my search and have helped to create meaningful conversations with dozens of recruiters in the past few weeks. In addition, I signed up for the CV Express & LinkedIn Review in Week One of my search. I was thoroughly impressed by the effort Dave went to in order to identify tweaks to enhance both my CV and LinkedIn profile. Having implemented his feedback, I can honestly say I have gone to another level in terms of my attractiveness as a candidate. I have noticed a significant increase in the number of recruiters who have reached out to me having received a copy of my CV. This has led to a considerable uptick in the number of roles I've been put forward / interviewed for in a very short space of time and has thankfully resulted in a situation where I've had my pick of 3 roles to choose from for my next engagement. Granted, when you're out of contract you may be reluctant to spend money on these things - however, the old adage rings true: "you've got to spend money to make money". And by spending some of that War Chest on the aforementioned services at an early point in your search, I can guarantee you will save yourself a lot of time & hassle and be back making yourself a lot of money in no time. Without doing so, you run the risk of putting in the right effort only to achieve the wrong results; probably because of something which can be easily corrected.
Dave is an expert at what he does - engage with him, apply his advice & methods and the results will soon follow.
You think your CV is the best ever and not needing a review, how wrong can you be, a fresh pair of eyes by David can spot things that make a big difference. It’s great that those tweaks led to a new role for me, whether those changes recommended by David made a difference who knows but they were in my opinion important tweaks to make. I can thoroughly recommend David to anyone who feels their CV could do with a polish.
The review was incredibly valuable - clear, constructive, and practical advice that helped me sharpen how I present my experience. Your suggestions gave me a much stronger CV and more confidence. I’d happily recommend your CV review service to anyone looking to improve their profile and stand out in the contracting market.
I was amazed and delighted at the impact some quick structural changes made to my overall CV. The CV Express also highlighted some key improvements I could make. I now feel much more confident in my CV and am genuinely delighted I chose to use this service.
I requested a CV Express Review yesterday and received the review feedback today, such a fantastic service. The feedback is very detailed, valuable and the explanation is clear. It has made me look at my cv in a completely different way. I have opted for the CV Rewrite Service and really looking forward to seeing the first draft as I know it will look much more professional than my original and call out my key achievements and skills.
David’s CV review was a game changer. His feedback was detailed, practical and spot on, and once I applied it the transformation was immediate. My CV went from decent to outstanding: sharper, clearer and structured in a way that shows my value straight away. If you want a CV that genuinely stands out, David is the person to go to.
I initially went with the CV Express and LinkedIn Express service as a bundle to get both items updated and aligned. Dave made quite a few recommendations and it was reassuring to get a fresh perspective on the relevant changes that would help make my CV standout. I couldn’t fault the process either, quick turnaround and just easy to deal with!
Nowadays in a crowded market its important to do everything possible to try and stand out even a little bit from the crowd and this is exactly what I feel I have gained from using the CV Express service and other associated services together. The initial review of my CV offered a free observation with no obligation to take things further – the simplest thing and yet fundamental to making things work when putting my CV out in the world which confirmed I needed this service to help me. There is no hard sell – something offered in return for nothing and then I could choose whether to engage or not, no trying to sell me services I wouldn’t want or didn’t need. The feedback I received from the CV Express service review was clear, uncomplicated and easy to implement, with follow ups to review and make additional suggestions for changes after I had made updates if I wanted to. How much or how little I wanted to do was up to me, the suggestions and guidance are there to be taken up or not, but there was not a single thing I disagreed with or wouldn’t make changes to based on the feedback. There is a more in-depth CV review service available but I find more trust in someone who says they will only recommend the next level if they thought I needed it and that they didn’t think I needed it. This service isn’t about maxing out returns for the provider, it’s about maxing out the value for the person using the service.
I have been contracting for over 20 years and always considered my CV to be strong. However, as the market slowed, I began experiencing challenges securing new opportunities. I reached out to David, who recommended his CV Express service. After implementing David’s suggested changes, I quickly noticed a difference. Recruiters began approaching me again, and this week alone I have secured two interviews. And, despite only making relatively minor adjustments, my CV has since received several highly positive comments.
My CV had been in the same format for over 20 years and it was starting to show it was getting a bit tired. I engaged with David requesting his CV Express service and it didn't disappoint. He sent over 3 tips, not bullet points but paragraphed tips and to add to that he added bonus suggestions. I implemented most of them immediately and sent it back for review. I've started using the new format with only the important content suggested by Dave and am starting to see results already. I'd highly recommend using David's services.
Working with David Gerrish on revamping my CV was an incredibly valuable experience. He brought a sharp eye for detail and a deep understanding of what hiring managers look for in Agile and delivery roles. David helped me structure my CV to highlight impact, outcomes, and leadership in a way that resonates with today’s job market. I now feel fully equipped and confident to ramp up my search for the next opportunity in my career journey.
David gave me an amazing level of detail on how things could be tailored to give my skillset a much more prominent voice in my CV. Absolutely would recommend drawing on his experience to anyone!
Working with David transformed my contracting-career prospects. The expert review didn’t just polish my CV - it reframed my whole professional story into clear value-driven headlines, aligned to high-day-rate UK roles. Within two weeks I was getting more qualified leads, higher day-rate offers, and better control over my next career move.
I highly recommend David's CV Express service. The feedback arrived promptly, providing invaluable, direct pointers that instantly improved my CV's clarity and structure. It's concise, high-value input that cuts straight to the point. A massive thank you to David for the professional boost!
I have known David for a quite a bit and I used his advice on my CV recently. Given the fact he is a well experienced contractor he knows what the market expects from us contractors and can fine tune the CV. First step after the free CV check is the CV Express to get valuable insights, and there is also an option for a rewrite. I have tried similar services before yet I really value David's work.
I recently used David's CV Express and to the say the least I am very grateful and impressed with the service. He had been very responsive and helpful in resolving the issues in my CV and guiding me through the process. I would recommend everyone to use his expertise and it always helps to have the CV reviewed.
A big thank you for taking the time to review my CV and for the excellent feedback and recommendations. Your insights through the CV Express were incredibly helpful, clear, practical, and easy to action. I’ve already started making the suggested changes, and I can see how much stronger and more focused my CV now feels. I really appreciate your time and expertise. Thank you again for your support.
Dave’s CV Express service was excellent – he helped identify top 3 aspects to change to make it look more salient and tidy. This would make it easy on the eye for a recruiter. Combining all of the points that Dave put together made it look a lot more compelling overall. I would recommend his CV Express to anyone looking for an extra polish on their CV that may be needed to get shortlisted for further interviews.
David was incredibly prompt and helpful when carrying out my CV Express review. David came back to me quickly with great advice, and included some bonus tips - these were things that I hadn't necessarily thought of, and were small changes that make a big difference to how professional and neat the CV looks. David's years of experience were clear in his feedback, and he genuinely wanted to make my CV as good as it could be.
The CV Express highlighted exactly what needed improving and completely shifted how I viewed my CV from a hiring manager’s perspective. Dave’s advice was clear, comprehensive, and perfectly structured. It was exactly what I needed to elevate the quality of my CV and position myself for my next role.
Fantastic service. Highlighted areas of improvement throughout my CV which I wouldn’t have considered. Good to have an independent review, particularly for a CV that covers 30 years’ experience. Would highly recommend.
I found Dave's CV Express service extremely helpful and practical. The guidance on ATS optimisation, role structure, and formatting was clear and actionable, and immediately improved the professionalism and readability of my CV. Overall, the review prompted meaningful improvements to both structure and positioning, and was a valuable exercise in sharpening how my experience is communicated. Thanks Dave!
I found the CV Express feedback extremely valuable. The guidance around CV structure, role presentation, and prioritising certifications made a big difference to how clearly and professionally my experience is presented. The feedback was practical, easy to apply, and gave me much more confidence in putting my CV forward for roles. I’d definitely recommend the CV Express to anyone looking to strengthen their CV and improve their chances with recruiters.
After taking a long time to do this with you I realised the quality of your assessment in which I am slowly incorporating into my new CV. I would recommend David without any hesitation and hope to do a full re-write of my CV soon.
Huge thanks to David Gerrish at IT Contracting Academy for the CV Express and LinkedIn Express service. It has vastly improved my professional presence. As a technical professional, I didn't realise how much I was underselling myself until we started the branding process. David took the stress out of CV writing and LinkedIn optimisation, creating me as a brand that feels authentic to me without me having to become a marketing guru overnight. 10/10 service! THANK YOU.
I used David's CV Express service to help me fine tune my CV. I found his advice very helpful and it helped me focus my CV to highlight my skill set and structure my CV to make it easier to read. I would recommend David's service to anyone looking for a new role in this challenging job market.
I first worked with Dave around six years ago when I used his CV Booster review service during the highly competitive COVID job market, which helped me successfully secure a new role at the time. Fast forward to today and I again found myself navigating an equally challenging market.
While my CV still had strong foundations from the original review, evolving market expectations meant further updates were needed. Following Dave’s latest revisions, I secured three interviews and two job offers, outcomes I am confident would not have been possible without his support.
In a market where trust is essential and scams are unfortunately common, I wanted to work with someone knowledgeable, honest, approachable, and credible - Dave consistently delivers on all of these qualities.
Having used the LinkedIn Express service the CV Express didn’t disappoint. Dave highlighted areas and provided clarity where needed and I now have a far more professional CV.
I used the CV Express services and really tightened up my CV in terms of look and feel and how I can emphasise my strengths to secure the all important interviews. David has a great eye for detail and picked up things I missed despite multiple reviews of my own. I am particularly grateful for the time David spent helping me to get the CV just right.
I’m very happy to recommend the CV Express Review. It’s great value for money – my CV looks so much better now and I feel more confident in sending this out into the market. Dave’s review was respectful but also constructive and the follow-up made my CV even better. Highly recommended.
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