STAND OUT as the strategic leader they’ve been searching for.
We translate your leadership into language executives respect - growth, stability, and competitive edge. Instead of a dry chronology, your resume becomes a strategic narrative: how you’ve steered transformation, protected margins, and strengthened operations. It doesn’t just show where you’ve worked - it proves why your decisions moved the needle. For decision-makers, it reads less like a resume - and more like a results-driven blueprint for success.
Why do 98% of direct applications fail to land the interview?
Today’s executive job market is unrecognisable from five years ago. With global competition, AI screening tools, reduced office networking and fewer advertised roles, traditional resumes simply no longer make the cut. The hiring process now favours leaders who show strategic clarity, brand presence, and proven impact - not just titles and tenure. In addition, most executive resumes rely on outdated formats, generic summaries, and task-based content. They fail to communicate board-level value, commercial outcomes, or leadership influence - causing even the most accomplished professionals to be overlooked. Data driven applicant tracking systems now reject 82% of online executive level applications.
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What sets our executive resumes apart?
A methodical approach trusted by senior business leaders from Australia's leading boardrooms.
We specialise exclusively in executive career strategy - partnering with senior business leaders to deliver resumes 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 30,000 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 resume writing. It’s personal brand architecture for executives who expect results at the highest level.
Our clients consistently land senior leadership roles at Australia's leading firms.

Is your CV opening boardroom doors? Or slamming them shut?
You’ve earned your place at the table - but your resume appears like you’re still waiting for an invitation. It reads like a list of glorified job descriptions - positions held, duties performed, and vague accomplishments dressed in buzzwords. It’s heavy on tasks and light on triumphs. It’s grown longer over time, but not sharper, and instead of highlighting your strategic influence, it buries it in the fine print. Sure, it shows you're experienced - but not exceptional, and it doesn't craft a clear, memorable case for why you are the standout choice. If your career speaks volumes, your resume should echo it - not whisper.
Why CV People®?
Immediately capture the attention of the hiring committee with a resume that commands authority and reflects your unique leadership brand.
Get Noticed by Leading Executive Search Firms
We tailor your resume to meet the standards of leading executive search firms like Saxton Bampfylde, Russell Reynolds, and Norman Broadbent.
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 resume 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.
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.


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.
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.
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How is CV People Executive different from budget and mid-level resume services?In the resume writing industry, there are three distinct levels of service - and the difference in quality, strategy, and outcomes is especially critical for senior professionals and executives. 1. Budget Resume Mills Price Range: $50 – $400 These low-cost providers often rely on AI tools and overseas freelance copywriters. Their approach typically involves lightly editing your existing resume using generic templates, with little to no understanding of your career goals. There’s usually no direct communication with your writer, and revisions are limited. These services are high-volume, low-quality - and not built to position you competitively in the executive job market. 2. Mid-Level Resume Services Price Range: $400 – $1,000 These companies usually have in-house writers and offer a step up from budget mills, but still lack the strategic depth required for leadership roles. Their resumes may look polished, but are often templated and not customised for specific industries, leadership narratives, or personal branding. They tend to work well for early- to mid-career professionals, but typically fall short for executive-level candidates. 3. Executive Branding Specialists (CV People®) Price Range: Starting from $1,599 CV People is a boutique, executive-focused firm that partners exclusively with senior managers through to C-level and board-level professionals. Our Australian-based executive branding specialists - each with 10+ years of experience - dedicate around 20 hours to every client engagement. We conduct deep-dive strategy consultations, evaluate your market positioning, and craft every document from the ground up, including your executive resume, LinkedIn profile, cover letter, executive bio, and value proposition letter. Everything is tailored, ATS-optimised, and aligned to your target roles. We limit our monthly intake to just 60 new clients to ensure high-impact results, unlimited revisions, and a truly collaborative one-to-one process. If you're serious about standing out in today’s hyper-competitive executive job market, a mass-produced resume simply won’t cut it. You need a brand - not just a document.
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Who do you work with?We partner with accomplished professionals ranging from senior managers and directors to C-suite executives and board-level candidates. Our typical clients include those preparing to transition from senior management to director roles, dept. head and directors stepping up to the executive suite, and C-suite leaders pursuing board appointments. Whether passively exploring new opportunities or actively planning their next strategic move, our clients are united by a forward-thinking, growth-oriented mindset.
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Do you have references or reviews?Absolutely. We’ve worked with over 30,000 senior leaders and executives, and many have shared their success stories on Google and Trustpilot. We’re proud to be the highest-rated executive resume writing service in Australia, with over 1,700 five-star reviews across various platforms. These testimonials consistently reflect our commitment to quality, results, and long-term client success. Read our reviews here.
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What industries do you work in?With 21 executive branding specialists comprising over 400 years' combined experience, we've built expertise in almost every industry, including, but not limited to: Finance, Healthcare, Banking, Insurance, Commercial Real Estate/Leasing, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Technology, Education, Retail, Government Contracts, Construction, Legal and many others.
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How many team members do you have?We’re a boutique firm with a dedicated team of 21 highly experienced executive branding specialists. Collectively, our team brings over 400 years of combined expertise in executive resume writing, personal branding, and career strategy. We’re intentionally structured to remain small enough to provide deeply personalised, one-on-one support for every client engagement - yet large enough to operate confidently across the global executive market. This balance allows us to maintain the highest standards of quality, discretion, and strategic insight for every senior leader we work with.
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What's the turnaround time when working with you?Because our executive branding process is highly bespoke, the typical turnaround time is approximately 10 business days to cover all aspects of our service. This includes an in-depth evaluation of your market positioning, value proposition, and personal brand alignment with your target roles. However, we don’t impose deadlines - we work around your schedule and ensure the process is as thorough and effective as it needs to be. As a boutique and in-demand service, we often have a short waiting list, and availability for rush projects is strictly limited. While we may accommodate urgent requests where possible, our priority is always quality, strategic clarity, and delivering a brand that commands attention at the highest levels of the market. Around 20 hours goes in to each client engagement.
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Where are you based?We have 4 offices (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth). However, we work with senior leaders across Australia with consultations completed via phone/video call with no requirement to visit our offices.
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What's the investment?As our service is entirely bespoke and tailored to each individual, we don’t offer generic packages or one-size-fits-all pricing. Instead, we take the time to understand your unique branding needs, target roles, and career goals before recommending the most suitable solution. This ensures you only invest in what’s truly relevant - and avoid paying for services you don’t need. That said, to give you a general idea: Our executive resume writing service is priced from $1,599. Our LinkedIn profile optimisation service is also priced from $1,599. For those seeking a complete personal branding suite (our most popular option) - including an executive resume, LinkedIn profile optimisation, targeted cover letter, executive bio, and a compelling value proposition letter - our all-inclusive package is fixed at $2,750 (saving $1,198 on individual prices). We also offer flexible options and staged approaches for those navigating complex transitions or multi-market positioning. You can schedule a free consultation call to receive a tailored quote based on your needs.
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I'm not yet a senior leader - can I work with you?While our core expertise lies in working with senior managers, directors, and executives, we do occasionally partner with senior professionals who are earlier in their leadership journey - particularly those who are serious about stepping up and ready to invest in positioning themselves for the next level. If you’re committed to your career growth and want to work with a team that specialises in high-impact, results-driven branding, we’d be happy to explore whether we’re the right fit. Our services are premium by design, so it’s important to ensure the investment aligns with your goals and expectations. For junior professionals and recent graduates, it's unlikely you will benefit from an executive branding service at this stage of your career. We recommend booking a free consultation call to discuss your objectives and determine if our approach is right for you. If we're not the right fit - we're happy to point you in the right direction.
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How long is your waiting list? When can I get started?We’re a boutique service by design, 21 executive branding specialists working with a maximum of 60 new clients each month to ensure every engagement receives the time, strategy, and attention it deserves. As a result, our availability can vary depending on demand. At peak times during the year, our waiting list can be up to four weeks - but in most cases, we’re able to get started within just a few days. It all depends on our current workload and how many client engagements are already in progress. We recommend booking your free consultation as soon as possible to ensure we can align with your preferred timelines.