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Executive CV Writers For Senior Business Leaders

Ireland's Leading Executive CV Writing Service - Trusted by Over 3,000 C-Suite Executives, Directors, General Managers, Business Owners and Senior Business Leaders Since 2011.

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 STAND OUT  as the senior leader they’ve been searching for.

Why most executive CVs struggle to generate traction.

Most executive CVs rely on outdated formats, generic summaries, and task-based content. They fail to communicate board-level value, commercial outcomes, and leadership influence - causing even the most accomplished executives to be overlooked. They often read like a list of glorified job descriptions - positions held, duties performed, and vague accomplishments dressed in buzzwords. They show you're experienced - but not exceptional, and they don't craft a clear, memorable case for why you are the standout choice. The hiring process today favours leaders who demonstrate strategic clarity, brand presence, and proven impact - not just titles and tenure.

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What sets our executive CVs apart?

A methodical approach trusted by senior business leaders from Ireland's leading boardrooms.

We specialise exclusively in executive career strategy - partnering with senior business leaders to deliver CVs that command attention at board and C-suite level. Over the past 14 years, we’ve perfected a bespoke, high-impact approach that has positioned more than 3,000 executives for their next transition. Our service is led by a dedicated team of executive branding experts, interview strategists, and executive coaches - each bringing deep industry knowledge and commercial insight. Every engagement is handled with meticulous attention to detail, strategic clarity, and absolute discretion. This isn’t just executive CV writing. It’s personal brand architecture for executives who expect results at the highest level.

Our clients consistently secure director, C-suite and NED roles at Ireland's leading firms.

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What's changed in the Irish executive job market?

Today’s executive job market is unrecognisable from five years ago. The lockdowns of 2020 created the work from home culture, resulting in global competition with hundreds of seasoned applicants now applying for senior leadership roles. In response, recruiters have deployed AI-powered applicant tracking systems (ATS) to act as the gatekeeper your CV must pass to get in front of the decision makers. In addition, reduced office and social networking, fewer advertised roles and non-existent referrals mean the traditional executive recruitment methods have limited impact in the current market.

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How can CV People® help?

Immediately capture the attention of the hiring committee with a CV that commands authority and reflects your unique leadership brand.

Get Noticed by Leading Executive Search Firms

We tailor your CV to meet the standards of leading executive search firms like Korn Ferry, Russell Reynolds, and Odgers.

Open Doors to Opportunity-Rich Conversations

With a bespoke approach and a capped client roster, our executive documents spark meaningful interest from top-tier employers and networks.

Transition with Precision and Momentum

Our service goes beyond document creation. We deliver strategic career positioning that empowers faster, more focused transitions into leadership roles.

Shape a Market-Ready Executive Identity

Your CV becomes a high-impact business asset that communicates authority, clarity, and distinct value - tailored for the complex needs of today’s C-suite roles.

Craft a Leadership Narrative That Persuades

We develop a cohesive, persuasive story that connects your past wins to future potential - designed to resonate with boardrooms and investor-backed ventures.

Gain Strategic Career Clarity Before the First Draft

Every engagement begins with an in-depth phone or Zoom consultation call that helps you define not just where you’ve been - but where you should go next.

Chosen by Global Executives Across All Industries

CV People is the trusted partner for senior leaders in finance, technology, government, healthcare, and energy - testament to our cross-sector expertise.

Proven Impact on Lifetime Earning Power

Our clients consistently report not just faster offers - but stronger offers, unlocking five-figure uplifts over the course of a single transition.

Still guessing & rehashing your old CV? The delay could cost you thousands.

Every week spent without traction in the executive job market is a week of lost income, lost momentum, and missed opportunities. For most senior leaders, a single week’s salary far exceeds the investment in our services - yet some continue to delay, rewrite, and second-guess their positioning for months on end. Executives are strategic delegators by nature. You don’t manage finance, operations, or risk alone - so why navigate a high-stakes career move without expert support? By partnering with CV People®, you accelerate your job search, sharpen your value proposition, and reduce time-to-placement - often by months. The return on investment? Exponential.

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REMARKABLE results that speak for themselves. On average, CV People® clients:

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Quadruple Their Interview Conversion Rate

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Shave 13 Weeks Off Their Time-to-Placement

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Negotiate A 24%
Starting Salary Increase

*Based on a 2022 survey of 10,170 previous clients of which 1,127 responded.

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Land the leadership role that matches your vision and value.

Navigating the leap to your next executive role demands more than surface-level support. It calls for a partner fluent in the unspoken rules of senior leadership transitions. Our team operate solely within this space, so we're not guessing at what works - we’re embedded in it on a daily basis. Our insight into high-level hiring signals, leadership benchmarks, and emerging C-suite priorities ensures your next step is not only well-timed, but strategically aligned with where the business world is heading.

Trusted by 30,000+ Senior Executives Since 2011.

We’ve guided over 30,000 executives through career transitions at the highest levels of leadership across the globe. From CEO placements to NED roles, our clients rely on us not just for application documents - but for strategic positioning that delivers results.

Land Your Next Role Up To 4X Faster.

Your next leadership role isn’t as far away as it feels. Get a FREE evaluation of your search strategy, market positioning, application documents and LinkedIn impact to start attracting the right opportunities - fast! Enquire below to book a FREE consultation with our leadership team.

Frequently asked questions.

  • What's the difference between CV People's premium service and a budget CV service?
    When engaging a professional CV service there's typically two types of company you'll come across: Budget CV Mills Price Point: €50 - €150 CV Writers: Usually overseas freelance copywriters Volume: Dozens of generic CVs per week Project Time: 1 - 2 hours Process: Re-write or edit the existing CV. Work from templates. No direct communication with writer or via email. Usually 1 round of revisions Bespoke, Premier CV Writers - (CV People) Price Point: €150 - €500 CV Writers: Directly employed master CV writers & application experts. 100% Irish based. Minimum 10 years experience Volume: Work with a maximum of 4 clients per week Project Time: 10 - 12 hours Process: Study of target positions. Critique of existing CV and report compiled. In-depth Strategy consultation call. CV written & design from scratch using only relevant skills, experience and achievements. CV designed & formatted around the written content. Follow up consultations. Unlimited revisions If you are looking for a fast, budget service, a CV mill may be an option for you. However, the likelihood is you're probably best saving your money and writing it yourself using the free advice contained in our blog. These operators typically outsource to non-native English speaking countries where labour is cheap and quality is poor. They don't include consultation calls, and limit revisions, producing templated, rushed CVs, often littered with mistakes and not an accurate reflection of their clients skills, experience and achievements. With competition for jobs at an all time high, a bespoke, professionally written, ATS optimised CV is the only way to guarantee more interviews. This is the level of service you can expect when engaging CV People®.
  • Which team should I work with?
    We have 5 dedicated teams who specialise in working with clients at that career level. Early Career/Entry Students and recent graduates who have less than two years total employment experience. Established Career Covers the vast majority of professions at non-managerial level. Management All mid-management including team leaders, supervisors and dept. managers. Executive Senior business leaders. C-Suite, board and business owners. Academic Professions where an academic CV is required (4+ pages). Typically lawyers, doctors, lecturers, etc. If you are unsure of your career level, give our onboarding team a call on 01 578 3119. We'll be happy to assist you in choosing the best team to work with for your unique career history and future aspirations.
  • Do your CV writers have experience in my industry?
    This is extremely likely! Since 2011 we've grown our team to 65 specialist CV writers who work across 72 different industries. We've written in excess of 60,000 CVs for over 920 different professions. Our expertise includes, but is not limited to: • Accounting & Finance • Administration & Office Support • Arts & Entertainment • Building & Construction • Call Centre & Customer Service • Community Services • Design & Architecture • Education & Training • Engineering • FMCG • Government & Defence • Graduate Programs • Hospitality & Tourism • HR & Recruitment • Insurance & Superannuation • IT & Telecommunications • Legal • Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics • Media & Communications • Medical & Healthcare • Mining • Not-for-Profit / NGOs • Project Management • Real Estate & Property • Sales & Marketing • Self-employment • Sport & Recreation • Trades & Other Services
  • What is the current turnaround time if I order my new CV today?
    Our standard turnaround is 3 business days from completion of your strategy consultation call. This is typically scheduled for the next business day following placement of your order.
  • How do I get started?
    To book in your CV, follow these steps: 1. Click the “SELECT” button on the package you wish to proceed. On the service page, click "Proceed to Checkout". 2. Complete your checkout. We accept PayPal and all major debit/credit cards including Apple & Google Pay. 3. Follow the link on your order confirmation page to create an account on our platform and upload your career history details. 4. Our team manager will assign your project and your CV writer will contact you to schedule your consultation call within 1 business day. Alternatively, call our onboarding team free on 01 578 3119 to order (Office hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri).
  • What happens when I've placed my order?
    On completion of your checkout, you'll be redirected to your account section of our site to provide some information on your career history and your target positions moving forward, this only takes around 5 mins and allows us to assign the most experienced CV writer for your profession. Once complete, our management team will review this information and assign your CV writer, who will contact you to arrange a consultation call at a time that suits you. This is done within 1 business day.
  • Who will be working on my CV? How do we communicate?
    We've cherry-picked the industry's top talent since 2011, recruiting an elite team of senior HR managers, veteran specialist recruiters and Ireland's leading career coaches with over 400 years of combined industry experience. Our in-house recruitment and training program ensures our entire team possess an unmatched expertise in over 65 industries and are more than qualified to craft you a world-class CV, regardless of your industry and profession. The first stage of our process is to conduct a strategy consultation call with you. This can be completed over the phone or via Zoom and typically lasts around an hour. Throughout the entire process you can communicate via phone, Zoom or online chat within your account. All of our CV writers are Irish based and work Monday - Friday.
  • What is an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and how do they work?
    An applicant tracking system is a piece of software that 98% of job boards and individual companies now use to filter out unsuitable applications, saving the recruiter time reviewing unsuitable applications. The ATS is setup by the recruiter when they post their job advert on a job board (Seek, Indeed, etc.) or their own website. The recruiter submits the key requirements for the job, such as specific skills, education, experience, qualifications, etc. The ATS then uses CV parsing software to 'read' your CV and makes a decision as to whether you qualify to have your CV shown to the recruiter - or not. A frightening statistic is that 3/4 CVs are never actually seen by the recruiter and are automatically rejected by ATS software. The average ATS score against targeted positions is an astonishing low 34%, with only 1/17 CVs scoring above 90% for the candidates targeted positions (usually written by a professional CV writing service). If you're making applications that you are qualified for and receiving templated rejection emails or no feedback at all, your CV is likely being rejected by the ATS and not the hiring manager or recruiter. We guarantee to get your CV past the ATS for targeted positions.
  • Can I request revisions? How long will they take?
    Yes! Unlike budget services we don't limit your revisions. We strive to create the perfect CV for every client, and we don't stop working until that's exactly what you have. Your CV writer will deliver requested revisions by 5pm, the following business day, providing they have had the opportunity to clarify any extra information they require with you.
  • How does the CV People® 60 day interview guarantee work?
    Your success is our top priority, and we back it with our guarantee! Our professional CV writing service yields a 98% interview success rate within 60 days, rising to 100% within 90 days. However, in the unlikely event that you don't experience more interviews within 60 days of using your new CV, we'll rewrite and retarget your documents completely free of charge. We're the only CV writing service to offer such guarantees. This allows you to engage our service completely risk free.
  • Is my data safe?
    Yes. All communication with your assigned consultant is through our secure server. Once we've completed your project all documents and communication are automatically deleted after 28 days. We never share or sell your data to any third party.
  • How do I apply the €100 discount code?
    If you use the CV People site checkout, click "Proceed to Checkout", on the checkout page click "Add promotion code" and enter CAREER100. If you choose to checkout with PayPal, your discount will be applied automatically and you do not need to enter the promotion code.
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