We offer English executive CV writing services in the UK & internationally to safe countries only. Services are ONLY conducted in English and we can set-up calls via WhatsApp or MS Teams for overseas customers. We reserve the right to decline custom from certain countries where there is an elevated fraud / security risk, where payment options are not available or where time differences restrict availability for the discussion. We have successfully dealt with executives in over 70 countries worldwide.
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CV Writing Service FAQs | Professional CV Help | CVEXEC.UK
Partnering with the right company is important. Established in 2010, providing over 15 years of experience as of 2026. Gaining the right professional CV help and advice can accelerate job searches and improve overall effectiveness in the executive job market. Executive Career Solutions (CVEXEC.UK) answers common CV Writing Service FAQs before placing an order. This is so potential customers can make an informed judgement about our services and understand how we work.
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# SECTION 1: CV SERVICE FAQS
MAIN FAQS | Frequently Asked Questions
# SECTION 2: General Questions | FAQs
- English-only UK & International Services
- Do you use secure payment methods?
- Pay in instalments? (PayPal Pay in 3)
- What other services do we offer?
- What is the CV satisfaction guarantee?
- Guaranteed interview or job opportunity?
# SECTION 3: Elevating Leadership Credentials
- How do our executive CVs work?
- What does an extended discussion include?
- Showcasing executive-level achievements?
- CV services for non-executive director roles?
# SECTION 4: CV Methodology Questions
- What is the optimal length for an executive CV?
- What kind of CV template is used?
- What formats do CV documents come in?
- Are CV documents editable?
- What if there is no existing CV?
- Targeting more than one area of the job market?
- Sectors NOT covered by our services?
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SECTION 1: MAIN ORDERING FAQS
#1 SIMPLE ORDER PROCESS | CORE STEPS
Follow our simple order process and buy with confidence.
- Get Started | Buy With Confidence
- STEP 1: Select Service & Pay | Email Confirmation
- STEP 2: Arrange for CV Discussion | Send existing CV
- STEP 3: CV Information Gathering | Asking Right Questions
- STEP 4: CV Strategy / Positioning | Key Info & Achievements
- STEP 5: CV Draft Review | Finalisation Process | Completion
- STEP 6: LinkedIn Profile | Recruiter Email (bundle deals)
- Other Optional Services | 100% Secure Online Payment
- Optional Add-Ons (add-ons are purchased separately)
- PAYMENT: Major debit / credit cards, wallets & PayPal accepted
- SECURE: 256-Bit SSL Encryption | 'PayPal Pay in 3' Option
#2 OUR APPROACH | PROVEN FORMULA (RESULTS)
CVs aligned to executive search firm expectations.
- Making an Impression | Standing Out from the Crowd
- High specification CV (clear, concise and direct language)
- Asking right questions, key information and achievements
- Simple, clear and well-presented marketing document
- Showcasing key information for a quick 20-second scan
- Enabling recruiters to 'better place' candidates in roles
- A Proven Formula | Making a Difference
- Credibility with impactful headlines and introductions
- Clear headings, job titles, bullet points and content
- Key achievements and expertise to elevate leadership
- Transferable skills for changing careers or sectors
- Advocate for women in leadership and board diversity
- A bit more detail gives added context to achievements
- Latest role is always featured. What recruiters focus on
#3 AFFORDABLE SERVICES | ETHICAL PRICING
Affordable and eithical pricing. CV & LinkedIn bundle deals.
- Core Values | Pricing Strategy | Informed Choice
- Ethical, affordable, realistic and transparent pricing
- Our low cost model allows additional customer savings
- Fair transparent pricing (other providers charge more)
- Other companies charge much more with some poor results
- Using industry-specific terminology and technical skills
- An informed judgement - always speak to companies first
- If unsure, use our no obligation FREE CV Review Service
#4 WHY CHOOSE US? | A CAREER INVESTMENT
Our award-winning and proven company reputation.
- Our Proven Credentials | Company Reputation
- Strong company reputation (15+ years' experience)
- Industry recognition (UK Enterprise Award Winner)
- Deploying executive search firm best practices
- Bespoke services to meet precise individual needs
- CV finalisation process and satisfaction guarantee
- A proven formula (most customers are from referrals)
- Worthwhile Investment | Future Career Success
- Important investment in your future executive career
- Elevating leadership, achievements and core expertise
- Clear, fair and transparent pricing (affordable sevices)
- A more engaged approach favoured by senior executives
- A strictly confidential service for executives / directors
- Real World Success | VIP & Optional Add-On Services
- Executive search firm engagement (latest job market trends)
- Optional executive coaching, interviews or career solutions
- Optional executive biography (personal branding) services
- VIP Executive Service (home visits depending on location)
#5 ATS SYSTEMS COMPATIBILITY | CV FORMATS
Ensuring better compliance with ATS systems algorithms.
- Established Best Practices | A Refined Approach
- No fancy graphics, designs, text boxes and formats
- Readable formats for ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)
- Keyword rich documents aligned to targeted job roles
- Using a Boolean approach to ATS keyword combinations
- Using industry-specific terminology and technical skills
- Focus on content with simple formats (better for ATS)
- All ATS systems are different and not sophisticated
- CVs should work well for humans and not ATS algorithms
#6 SECOND CV STRATEGY | USEFUL OPTION
Target two distinct areas of the job market separately.
- A Really Good Option | Second CV Strategy Overview
- Increase flexibility in the job market with CV variants
- Target more than one job role separately (greater options)
- Must have ordered a CV & LinkedIn Bundle service initially
- We charge slightly extra for a second CV strategy version
- Please enquire about how this works before placing an order
- This is a really popular service for executives and directors
# SECTION 2: General Questions | FAQs
English-only UK & International Services
Do you use secure payment methods?
Secure payment methods? | 100% Secure 256-Bit SSL Encryption. All major credit and debit cards are accepted alongside all major wallets (GPay & Apple Pay) and PayPal. We can arrange UK or international bank transfers (please enquire). There may be additional fees charged for international bank transfers, which may have to be passed onto the customer.
Pay in instalments? (PayPal Pay in 3)
Paying in instalments? (PayPal Pay in 3). As of 2026, PayPal Pay in 3 remains available subject to PayPal's eligibility criteria. Please enquire about this so we can set-up a secure payment link. This service is offered by PayPal, so any queries are to be directly dealt with PayPal. We accept no responsibility or liability for this instalment service as it is provided by a third party company.
Executives are fully subject to PayPal terms and conditions. This requires additional personal details and 'soft' credit / anti-fraud checks to meet PayPal eligibility criteria. Associated PayPal credit checks do not impact credit scores. Should payments be returned due to insufficient funds, banks will directly charge any appropriate fees.
What other services do we offer?
What other services do we offer? | Optional Add-On Services. We use the executive CV writing process as the baseline for ordering other services. By getting to really understand the candidate, we can use this as the basis vslue-added services like executive personal branding, executive interviews or executive coaching / mentoring services. Should you order a CV & LinkedIn bundle deal, we offer a 30% discount for existing customers on the hourly rate as an incentive to order further optional add-on services. All optional add-on services are bespoke and tailored to the individual.
What is the CV satisfaction guarantee?
What is our CV satisfaction guarantee? Executive Career Solutions always endeavours to deliver a high specification CV document aligned to target roles, job market factors and established best practices. We aim to make candidates stand out at the highest level or achieve next-level career progression. We work collaboratively with customers to deliver the best possible CV marketing document and value proposition. There is a robust finalisation process to ensure customers are happy with the final document.
Guaranteed interview or job opportunity?
Do we guarantee an interview or job opportunity? Whilst we do not outright guarantee an interview or job opportunity, we aim to increase chances of landing an interview or job opportunity. We offer a CV satisfaction guarantee for delivering a quality high specification document, with a clear strategy / approach and best fit job market positioning.
With this, both parties have to be realistic as not all factors are under our control. This is because there are various external job market factors in play such as a limited number of opportunities out there or an extremely competitive job market. It also depends on how proactive / motivated candidates are and how the job hunting strategy is deployed.
As long as the candidate has realistically done the right things in the way, we are happy to review the scenario and adjust the strategy accordingly. By the very nature of the process, executive CV writing is very subjective and because we only offer bespoke services we handle any complaints or dissatisfaction on a case by case basis.
# SECTION 3: Elevating Leadership Credentials
How do our executive CVs work?
The idea is to make an immediate impression with a clear headline, positioning and intent for target roles. We aim to quickly capture attention (3-5 seconds for recruiters to immediately place candidates in roles), elevate leadership credentials, feature current role / leadership and showcase key information with an overall quick scan (15-20 seconds). We only apply recognised best practices, whilst offering bespoke services aligned to target roles. For commercial confidentiality reasons, we are unable to disclose any further information about our approach.
What does an extended discussion include?
We differ greatly from other companies as we offer a more engaged approach to really understand the candidate. Depending on the service chosen, discussion engagements can last up to 2 hours. The idea is to gather value-added information, understand the big picture (overall career context) and apply a clear strategy approach aligned to target roles, sectors or scenarios.
The aim is to create important talking points for the CV by elevating leadership, achievements, expertise, experience and overall track record to establish proven credentials. We also give some valuable job hunting strategy and executive search firm insights (how they work) enabling executives to begin a successful job search. This offers a more joined-up approach designed to get results.
Showcasing executive-level achievements?
Not all achievements are quantifiable, so giving important context, leadership elevation, wider impacts on the entire organisations and showcasing clear outcomes help elevate achievements. Our experience allows us to draw-out value-added information or quantifiable achievements by asking the right questions. We know what to focus on during the CV discussion and information gathering process.
CV services for non-executive director roles?
Yes, we offer a dedicated service for NED Board roles. This requires a different approach focusing on showcasing top-level, strategic, leadership and board-level experience. There also needs to be a clear angle of approach, beneficial specific industry expertise, multi-stakeholder engagement or proven board governance / strategic decision-making experience. There are often wider credentials required for non-executive director roles such as wider industry representation, professional memberships, executive leadership programmes or specific NED / Chartered Director qualifications.
# SECTION 4: CV Methodology Questions
What is the optimal length for an executive CV?
Ideal length or convention should be 2 pages. However, there is absolutely no issue going onto a third page for executives with a strong track record of achievement, longstanding experience or fitting in many roles. As long as there is a clear strategy / positioning and value proposition capturing key things, leadership dimensions or industry / technical expertise, then a CV can naturally fit on 2-3 pages as required. Whichever the case, there is a natural landing zone in terms of CV length, whilst balancing between being selective about what to include and deciding what adds value. Another variant is the US resume a one-page achievements focused document (this is not really suitable for most executives).
What kind of CV template is used?
We continuously update our services as of 2026 to reflect the latest job market trends and executive search firm expectations. We offer bespoke services, so templates differ for each executive depending on the strategy / approach. Simple uncomplicated formats often increase chances of getting through applicant tracking systems (ATS).
What formats do CV documents come in?
We send documents in PDF and MS Word compatible formats (doc and docx formats). Most applicant tracking systems (ATS) or online portals only allow candidates to upload MS Word documents. Most ATS systems / job portals cannot read PDFs (they are seen as a graphic), so when using PDFs it is best to send them via email directly to recruiters.
+ Documents are also printable in the formats they are sent in (please be careful of margins or borders fitting into the print view).
+ Documents are archived on our system for up to 5 years, so we are happy to resend copies should you lose them.
Are CV documents editable?
Yes, all MS Word documents are editable. Our simple formats allow for editing or adjustments depending on the role. We actively avoid over-elaborate or over-complicated formats as this hinders any quick editing or tweaks. Best to keep everything simple allowing for both executive search firm (human) and ATS systems (automated algorithm) requirements.
What if there is no existing CV?
This is not an issue (easily solved). All we need is an outline of job roles, dates and employers to give an initial structure or link to an existing LinkedIn profile (if relatively up-to-date). We can then glean additional information from the CV discussion. Other information may also be gleaned from completing an OPTIONAL CAREERS QUESTIONS questionnaire asking some important questions to better understand overall career context.
Targeting more than one area of the job market?
For an extra fee, we can develop a second CV strategy giving added flexibility in the job market. This allows executives to target more than one distinct area of the job market. This is important as targeted approaches yield better results, whilst helping to showcase relevant industry expertise and increase chances of getting through ATS systems aligned to a specific role or key search terms. It is best not to totally rely on ATS systems as there is always a human element right throughout the executive job search.
Sectors NOT covered by our services?
We do not cover creative, education, academic research, non-management roles and some other sectors. This is because there are often very specific requirements for very niche roles. We limit our servcies to executives and directors only, though this covers many different niche sectors. If unsure, please enquire about our services before placing an order.