Starting your career without a work history feels daunting, but it is one of the most solvable challenges. Our team knows exactly what employers look for when experience is limited, and how to position your education, skills, and potential to get you noticed and to secure interviews faster.
The graduate job market has never been more competitive. Getting shortlisted is not just about what you have done — it is about how your story is told.
The graduate job market has never been more crowded. Employers can receive hundreds of applications for a single entry-level role - and most CVs look exactly the same. Getting shortlisted is not just about what you have done. It is about how your story is told.
Most graduates write their first CV alone, using a template, with no idea what a hiring manager actually looks for. Our team has spent years on the other side of that process - reading CVs, making shortlists, and deciding who gets a chance. We bring that knowledge directly to yours.
A lack of formal work history does not mean a lack of value. Part-time work, university projects, volunteering, and life experience all count - when they are presented the right way. We know how to find what makes you stand out, even when you feel like you have nothing to show.
Most CVs never reach a real person. Automated screening tools filter out the majority before anyone reads a word. Every graduate CV we write is optimised to pass those systems and structured to make a strong impression the moment it lands on a recruiter's desk.
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“I recently worked with the CV Squad for an overhaul of my CV and LinkedIn profile, and I couldn't be more satisfied. I was especially impressed with the additional time I had with their recruitment director who provided me with valuable industry insights that will be beneficial for my career advancement.”
“The CV Squad team has been incredibly helpful in making my CV look professional and tailored to the job opportunities I am looking for. Highly recommend it!”
“From the start service was excellent and my CV was done and dusted within a week, always on hand to reply quickly and nothing was a problem, highly recommend.”