CV Writing Samples
The CVs that I create land interviews for jobs in humanitarian assistance, international development, sustainability, social impact, the (international) public sector and the non-profit sector. Here are some examples.
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Public Health Consultant - Award-Winning CV
Nadia: "I would like to transition to senior level positions or consulting in global health. I need help making my CV tell a coherent story and stand out."
Result: Invited to bid for 10 consultancies and took up a 10-month consultancy with KPMG.
Toast of the Resume Industry (TORI) Award Winner 2021 for Best Classic Difficult Transition Resume
Physiotherapy Project Manager
Valeria: "I am a physical therapist that worked in the humanitarian field, and after a break for family reasons, I would like to return to work. I need to update and create a proper CV and cover letter to increase my chance of getting noticed and contacted."
Result: Accepted a short-term project management role with an international NGO in Democratic Republic of Congo. Quickly landed a role afterwards with a major player in the humanitarian sphere.
TORI Award Nominee 2022 for Best Classic Difficult Transition Resume
Senior Peacebuilding Advisor
Mila: "I have been looking for a job for 6 months. Essentially, the critical point for me is moving from Missions to HQ/Offices to help me balance my experience and improve my work/lifestyle."
Result: Immediately secured 2 interviews through networking.
Procurement and Logistics Specialist
Roberto: "I'm looking for a CV that grabs attention, shows what I'm capable of achieving, and increases my chances of getting interviews for procurement or logistics management positions."
Result: Shortlisted for 1 in 3 job applications; 2 job offers within 6 weeks.
International Security Analyst (Graduate/Early Career)
Claire: "My contract ends in four months and I want to get ready now for applying for jobs. I want to move away from academia, though, and get more hands-on, operational experience. That's what excites me. I'm interested in working for international organisations like INTERPOL and UNODC and so need a CV that will get noticed from among hundreds of other applicants."
Result: Claire landed a traineeship at the European Parliament.
Humanitarian Project Manager
Elena: "Finding a job in the humanitarian aid and development cooperation sector can be very hard if you don’t have at least consolidated experience of 3-5 years. Therefore, I need a CV that can bring value to my still modest professional experience, in order to grow and continue working in this sector."
Result: Elena moved on to a Country Director role with a small international NGO 3 months after receiving her new CV.
Learning and Development Advisor
Nathalie is a seasoned expert in learning and development and needed a frame to help her make an urgent job application stand out from internal competition. This frame allowed her to highlight her core value and strengths as well as reveal her achievements in her community.
Risk and Financial Management Consultant
Richard needed a CV frame that he could easily adapt for risk and financial markets consultancies he wanted to pitch for. This format helped him showcase his chosen skill-sets and attributes, feature his achievements in a reader-friendly way, and demonstrate the calibre of his previous clients and assignments.
Richard has since gained consulting contracts with 4 major banks in the Netherlands.
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