Do you work with international clients as well as UK based clients?
Yes. Whilst most clients are based in the UK, I also work globally with clients from across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Asia. I also produce executive CVs to assist clients planning on relocating to or within the UK and those emigrating abroad.
What other services do you provide in addition to executive CV writing?
In addition to writing outstanding CVs, I provide LinkedIn profile optimisation and covering letters as well as assisting with applications and interview preparation. Alongside this, I also informally apply my skills as a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor to support clients from graduate to C-suite level in identifying issues that may be acting as roadblocks to career success.
Does Sarah Lovell CV Writer specialise in any industries?
As an executive CV writer with over 13 years’ full time CV writing experience, I have worked with clients from many different sectors including public, private, not-for-profit, research and academic. Each CV is a unique challenge, and I have a wealth of knowledge and experience writing CVs for many professionals such as IT programme leads, engineers, financial directors, headteachers, pharmacists, medical consultants - the list is endless! Since graduating in 2011, Danielle has worked with many notable companies from many industries, both here in the UK and Australia, and uses this wide-ranging experience to skilfully craft professional graduate and non-managerial CVs.
What is the typical career stage and seniority level of Sarah Lovell CV Writer clients?
I enjoy working with clients at all stages of their careers and levels of seniority. Whether the client is a school leaver looking for their first job, a graduate hoping to apply for a coveted placement, a manager wanting to take their next step on the career ladder or an executive exploring fractional working opportunities, Danielle and I can provide them with a bespoke and professional CV.
Are there testimonials I can read?
Yes, I am always delighted to share the wonderful testimonials received by many satisfied clients about their experiences of working with Sarah Lovell CV Writer. Reviews from real clients can be found at:
Is the service confidential for senior executives?
Yes, absolutely - taking care of your information and data is a top priority. Sarah Lovell CV Writer adheres to all GDPR guidelines and provides a completely confidential service for all clients. Reassuringly, the business is also registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and abides by their guidelines. Confidentiality is also a concern when considering which CV writer to choose, as some do use AI / ChatGPT, passing the content of your original CV through these tools to form the basis of the new CV. However, we write all content without the use of AI / ChapGPT, which further ensures the safety of your information. In addition, all client work is carried out in-house, so no documents are shared with external parties in any way and both Danielle and I are subject to a strict confidentiality agreement as part of the role.
What is the best way to start working with Sarah Lovell CV Writer?
If you are interested in working with either myself or Danielle, please send an email to enquiries@sarahlovell.co.uk with a copy of your current CV, one or two links to jobs you plan to apply to, a contact number and a brief note as to why you are looking to update your CV. For example, career change, graduate role, step up, NED/Trustee etc.
Should graduates hire a CV writer?
Yes. With an average of 140 applicants per vacancy and an 8% drop in graduate vacancies in 2025, competition for these highly sort after placements is higher than ever. Ensuring you have a bespoke and professional CV to effectively showcase your skills, experience and qualifications is a great first step in securing your dream role. Both Danielle and I are delighted to support graduates in transforming their educational and work experiences into interviews via a strong CV.
Can Sarah Lovell CV Writer help me with a career change?
Yes. Most professionals change careers between 3 – 7 times in their working life and the World Economic Forum states that the average (US) worker changes job on average 12 times in their career. A bespoke and professional executive CV from Sarah Lovell CV Writer can help showcase transferable skills and assist with this transition. Additional information can be found here.
What companies has Sarah Lovell CV Writer helped clients secure interviews with?
I help clients secure interviews with many exciting nationally and internationally renowned enterprise companies, SMEs and startups as well as public sector and not-for-profits. For more details, please click here.
How much does a bespoke executive CV cost?
When considered as a fraction of the salary of the roles being applied to, investing in a professionally written CV is a sound decision. The price for a one-page, non-managerial or graduate CV expertly created by Danielle typically ranges from £115 to £250 and a senior level / executive CV expertly written by Sarah typically ranges from £205 to £575. More detailed pricing information can be found here.
How long does the process take and how many revisions are included?
From confirmation of agreeing to work together, a draft CV is produced within 8 clear working days. The first draft contains comments and questions where further information is required to complete the CV to the client’s satisfaction. Once the additional information is received from the client, the updated CV is usually returned within 3 clear working days. This process typically involves 1 – 2 revisions, however, we are committed to ensuring all CVs meet the client’s needs and work with them until they are satisfied it fulfils their requirements. We are always available via email and telephone to conduct consultations that help to hone and polish the content to ensure it truly reflects the unique experience and expertise of the client.
What makes Sarah Lovell CV Writer different from other UK executive CV writers?
Unlike some UK executive CV writers, I do not use AI / ChatGPT to generate content. Instead, using over 13 years of extensive CV writing experience gained from working with a diverse client base, I skilfully craft bespoke content tailored to each client. Sarah Lovell CV Writer is also a family business, with my daughter, Danielle, joining the company on a permanent basis in 2025 after previously providing me with business support on a flexible basis since 2017. Danielle has delivered great results to date, assisting clients to gain sought after interviews in competitive public and private sector organisations. Her specialisms are graduate to non-managerial level one- and two-page CVs.
Is there a free consultation?
Yes. After receiving an enquiry, clients are offered a free discovery telephone consultation to discuss their requirements. Clients are then provided with details about our CV assessment service for graduate to executive CVs. Choosing a CV writer is an important process, so we aim to speak with each prospective client to ensure that questions can be asked and services explored on a one-to-one basis.
I don’t have a CV. Can Sarah Lovell CV Writer create one for me from scratch?
No CV, no problem. We provide a ‘First CV’ service that guides clients through the CV writing process and culminates in a bespoke and professional CV. This is often an eye-opening process for people, who when seeing themselves reflected on paper for the first time, suddenly experience a boost in confidence and self-belief. Clients often make comments such as ‘I can’t believe that’s me, but it’s all true!’ and ‘Wow, I could never have written that in a million years, but it sounds just like me.’ So satisfying!
I've been in the workplace for years! How do I fit it all in?
Two pages are ideal, so keeping your work history brief, succinct and relevant is key to getting your CV read by the right people. On average, a recruiter spends about 15-20 seconds skimming each CV, so making sure your CV receives the attention it deserves is crucial to making it through to the next stage in the selection process – the interview.
What makes a CV ATS-friendly?
Understanding ‘ATS’ is crucial when it comes to applying for a new job. Although ATS has a foreboding reputation, having been a recruitment consultant who used software in my candidate searches, I like to think of ATS as a helpful tool that matches the recruiter with the right talent. After all, recruiters are just as keen to find the right applicant as you are to be found. So clean formatting, careful use of key words and appropriate length of document are all important factors in ensuring a CV is ATS-friendly - this then means that if you are a good fit, you are more likely to be successful in the CV parsing phase of the recruiter’s process.
More details can be found in these articles:
How to Make Your CV Stand Out in 2025 and Get Past the Dreaded ATS
Tips for Modifying Your CV with Key Words for ATS
Key Words for CV Writing
How to Optimise Your CV with Key Words
