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Early career CV writing service

Your first CV should open doors.
Here's how.

Graduates and early-career professionals are competing for the same roles with very similar experience. We write early career CVs that turn your study, placements and first roles into a clear case for why you - and get you to interview.

  • Cover letter and LinkedIn profile included
  • Specialist writer for your target industry
  • Study, placements and early experience positioned for employers
  • Bespoke writing. No AI, no templates
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The New Zealand graduate market has never been more competitive

Your CV is being rejected
before a human ever sees it.

Most graduates and early-career job seekers don't realise their applications are being filtered out automatically before a human ever reads them. The candidates landing interviews aren't always more qualified - they're simply better positioned.

98%of direct online applications fail to land a single interview
82%of applications are filtered by ATS software before a recruiter reads them
75%of roles are filled through networks and referrals before they are ever advertised
64%of job seekers have been searching for more than 3 months without a single interview

The early career CV difference

You have more to offer
than your CV shows.

Most graduate CVs list a degree, a part-time job and a few duties. They don't show what you learned, what you achieved or why an employer should take a chance on you over the next applicant.

We build your CV around the evidence you already have - your study, placements, internships, projects, volunteering and first roles - and position it for the jobs you're applying for. Your CV becomes a clear case for why you're ready.

“Early in your career, employers aren't hiring years of experience. They're hiring potential - and your CV has to prove it.”

One specialist. One consultation. One document built around you.

You work with one specialist consultant who knows your industry - from the initial consultation through to final delivery. Not a template, not a form you fill in online. A specialist who understands what graduate and entry-level employers in your field are actually looking for.

What we do

Three pillars of your early career CV.

Every early career engagement is built around three interconnected pillars - understanding where you want to go, positioning your potential and building documents that convert applications into interviews.

Career Strategy

  • Study, placements and experience deep-dive
  • One-to-one consultation via Zoom
  • Target role and graduate program alignment
  • Industry specialist matched to your sector
  • Value proposition development

Early Career CV

  • CV written from scratch, around you
  • ATS-optimised structure and keywords
  • Unlimited revisions until you're satisfied
  • Skills, results and potential positioned up front
  • 3 business day first draft turnaround

Cover Letter and LinkedIn

  • Tailored cover letter written by your specialist
  • Full LinkedIn profile rewrite
  • Keyword-optimised for your target roles
  • Headline and summary rewritten for impact
  • Included in your Early Career package

Why your CV isn't working

The problem isn't your experience.
It's how it's written.

Most graduate and early-career CVs undersell the person behind them. They list duties instead of results, they're formatted incorrectly for ATS systems and they don't show employers why you're worth backing. We fix all of that.

Your CV reads like a list of duties

Stacking shelves, answering phones, completing assignments - listing tasks doesn't show value. We draw out the results, skills and responsibility behind your study and early roles, so employers can see what you'll bring.

Results, not duties.

ATS filtering is removing you before a human sees your CV

Graduate programs and large employers use software to screen applications automatically. Your CV needs to be structured, formatted and keyworded correctly for your target roles - or it never reaches a hiring manager.

Past the filters first.

One-to-one with a specialist who knows your industry

You're matched with a consultant who specialises in your sector and knows what graduate and entry-level employers are looking for. Not a generalist. Not a template. Someone who knows your market.

Your consultant. Start to finish.

60-day interview guarantee

If you don't experience more interviews within 60 days of receiving your documents, we'll rewrite them completely free of charge. No conditions, no questions asked.

Rewrite free. No questions.
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Is our early career CV writing service right for you?

The Early Career service is right for you if...

You're a graduate, school leaver, intern or early-career professional in your first few years of work who isn't getting the interviews you're applying for.

You're applying for graduate programs or your first professional role

Graduate programs attract hundreds of applicants for every place, and most are screened out at the first step. We position your degree, placements, projects and part-time work so your application stands out against candidates with similar experience.

You're using AI or a template to write your CV

Recruiters now spot AI-written and template CVs instantly - the generic phrasing, the same structure everyone else is submitting. We write from a genuine one-to-one consultation, so your CV reflects what you've actually done in language that gets you shortlisted.

You don't think you have enough experience to show

Most early-career candidates have more to offer than they realise. Internships, placements, volunteering, university projects, leadership roles and casual jobs all build skills employers want. We help you find that evidence and present it with confidence.

You're getting auto-rejections or no feedback at all

Applying consistently and hearing nothing back is common early in a career. It usually isn't about you - it's about how your CV is framed and whether it's getting past the first automated screen. We fix both sides of the problem.

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Industry specialisations

Specialist knowledge across every major sector.

Our consultants aren't generalists. Every writer specialises in specific industries and career levels.

Finance & BankingSpecialist CV writers
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RetailSpecialist CV writers
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EducationSpecialist CV writers
HospitalitySpecialist CV writers
Sales & MarketingSpecialist CV writers
Not-for-profitSpecialist CV writers
Travel & TourismSpecialist CV writers
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Early career CV writing services

One complete package. Everything you need to get started now.

Specialist CV writer. One-to-one consultation. Unlimited revisions. 60-day interview guarantee.

Early Career CompleteBlack FridaySAVE 50%
NZ$799
NZ$399.50

Graduates, school leavers and early-career professionals.

One-to-one consultation via Zoom
Value proposition development
Written from scratch, around you
ATS-optimised formatting and structure
Industry-specialist writer matched to you
Unlimited revisions
60-day interview guarantee
Cover letterIncluded
LinkedIn optimisationIncluded
3 business day turnaroundSpecialist writer matched to your industry
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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Early Career service for?

The Early Career service is designed for graduates, school leavers, interns and people in their first few years of work. If you're applying for a graduate program, your first professional role or an entry-level position, this is the right level for you. If you already have several years of professional experience, the Professional service is a better fit.

What's included in the Early Career Complete package?

Your CV written from scratch after a one-to-one consultation, a tailored cover letter and LinkedIn profile optimisation. It's currently 50% off with code CAREER50, bringing it from NZ$799 to NZ$399.50.

I don't have much work experience. Can you still help?

Yes. Most early-career clients have more relevant experience than they realise. Your consultant will draw out the skills and results from your study, placements, internships, projects, volunteering and casual work, and position them for the roles you're targeting.

What happens after I order?

Once you complete checkout you'll receive a confirmation email with next steps. A member of our team will be in touch within one business day to match you with your specialist consultant and book your one-to-one consultation call via Zoom. The consultation happens before a single word is written.

How long does it take to receive my documents?

Your first draft is delivered within 3 business days of your consultation call. You then have unlimited revisions until you are completely satisfied. All documents in your package are delivered together.

How does the 60-day interview guarantee work?

If you don't experience more interviews within 60 days of receiving your completed documents, we'll rewrite them completely free of charge. No conditions, no questions asked.

Can I get a free review before committing?

Yes. Submit your CV using the form on this page and a specialist consultant will review it personally - assessing your written content, formatting and ATS compatibility. You'll receive a detailed written assessment covering exactly what needs to change, with no obligation to proceed.

Remarkable results that speak for themselves

The return on investment? Exponential.

CV People clients across all career levels consistently land better roles, in less time, with stronger offers.

4xInterview conversion rateOur clients quadruple their interview conversion rate on average compared to before engaging us
13Weeks saved on placementAn average of 13 weeks shaved off time-to-placement - months of salary recovered per transition
24%Starting salary increaseClients consistently negotiate stronger offers - an average 24% uplift on starting salary

Based on a 2024 survey of 10,170 previous clients of which 1,127 responded.

How it works

Four steps. One consultant.
One standard.

No handoffs. No templates. Just your consultant, your career goals, and a proven process that works.

1

Get started or get a free review

Ready to go? Select your package and proceed to checkout. Not sure? Submit your CV for a free same-day review.

2

Matched with your specialist

You're matched with the consultant best suited to your industry and the roles you're targeting.

3

One-to-one consultation

A Zoom session exploring your study, experience, target roles and what makes you different - before a single word is written.

4

Delivered and refined

First draft in 3 business days. Unlimited revisions until you're completely happy. Cover letter and LinkedIn delivered together.

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Client results

What our clients say.

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Since 201115 years expertise

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars on Trustpilot and Google, from 2,800+ reviews across all platforms.

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