No.

Send me whatever you currently have, even if it is considerably out of date.

That is one of the reasons we have the 60-minute consultation. We will work through what has happened since your existing CV was written, including new positions, changing responsibilities, achievements, projects and career developments.

You do not need to update your CV before hiring me to update your CV.

Yes. I also use AI professionally.

The important distinction is the expertise and judgement being applied to it.

AI can assist with language, organisation and efficiency, but it does not automatically know which parts of your career matter most, where you may be underselling yourself or how your experience should be positioned for the opportunity you are pursuing.

AI is only as effective as the person directing it.

My approach combines professional judgement, recruitment and career experience, and modern technology to produce a carefully considered final document.

Yes.

Your CV will be structured and written with modern Applicant Tracking Systems and AI parsing in mind, including clear formatting, logical structure and relevant terminology.

No reputable CV writer can guarantee how an individual Applicant Tracking System or AI will rank an application.

The objective is to produce a strong document that works effectively for both modern recruitment technology and the people ultimately making the decision.

Yes.

Many clients already have a perfectly reasonable CV.

The opportunity is often in strengthening the positioning, identifying achievements that have been overlooked, improving clarity, reducing unnecessary information and ensuring the document reflects the level at which they now operate.

You are the subject-matter expert in your technical field.

My role is to ask the right questions, understand the context and identify what needs to be communicated to demonstrate your level of responsibility, expertise and contribution.

Accuracy is important, and I will not manufacture technical knowledge or experience.

You do not necessarily need one exact job title in mind.

If you have a reasonable understanding of the direction, level or type of opportunity you are pursuing, we can usually position the CV appropriately.

Where more substantial career exploration is required, additional career consulting is available.

Yes.

If you are targeting a specific position, please provide the job advertisement, position description and any key selection criteria available.

These help determine which aspects of your experience should receive greater emphasis.

No.

I specialise in working with experienced professionals, managers and executives who are at least 7 years into their professional career.

My service is designed for people who already have a meaningful body of experience to position, including career progression, achievements, leadership, specialist expertise and professional contribution.

If you are a graduate or in the very early stages of your career, this service is not the right fit.

No. I do not currently provide specialist Board or Non-Executive Director CV writing for professionals whose primary objective is securing a Board appointment.

I do, however, work extensively with senior executives and C-suite professionals who have Board, Advisory Board, Committee or wider governance experience as part of their career.

Where that experience is relevant to an executive application, it will be appropriately positioned within your CV.

A CV written specifically for a Board appointment requires a different emphasis on governance, strategic oversight and contribution at Board level, and sits outside the scope of this service.

No.

Recruitment decisions involve many factors outside the CV itself, including other applicants, internal candidates, organisational priorities, timing and the employer's selection process.

What I can ensure is that your CV is professionally written and positioned so that the document itself is not unnecessarily underselling your experience.

Yes.

I work with clients in Cairns, throughout Australia and internationally.

The service is delivered through Zoom and email, so your location does not affect the process.

LinkedIn profile writing is available as an add-on to a CV Writing Package rather than as a standalone service.

Your LinkedIn profile is an extension of your professional positioning, and your Professional Experience section plays an important role in how you present yourself online. Reviewing your CV and understanding your experience, achievements and career direction allows me to create a LinkedIn profile that feels current, confident and aligned with where you want to go next.

Priority 1-Business-Day Turnaround is available subject to availability.

Where possible, we will schedule your consultation promptly. If time is particularly tight, you can choose to skip the consultation and provide the information I need in writing instead.

Your turnaround begins once I have everything needed to complete your CV, so you will need to provide any requested information promptly. If information is delayed, I cannot guarantee the one-business-day timeframe and the Priority Turnaround fee will not be refunded.

Business days are Monday to Friday and exclude Queensland public holidays.