I followed the standard route to qualification – LLB degree (first class Hons), LPC (with distinction), followed by a training contract with a legal 500 regional firm in Kent, with a specialist interest in Commercial Property. I have worked in the property arm of a renowned housing association, and as a solicitor for a start up London firm. More recently I worked as a Consultant in equity release, neighbour disputes and commercial property.

I have always been quite skilled in writing my own career literature (CVs and cover letters). I would estimate around 7/10 jobs I applied to I would be called for interview. Whilst taking a break from law to raise my family, I took up CV writing with a top company, and quickly developed a passion for helping others progress in their careers. This encouraged me to study and gain a qualification in career coaching. I also mentored law students as part of the GROW scheme, providing tailored application advice, guidance and interview support to help them achieve their career aspirations.

Having written hundreds of CVs, I truly understand how to quickly add value and showcase a person’s skills, experience and achievements to make them stand out from the non crowd in this overcrowded market.

A little bit more about me…

As a young law graduate I found entering the legal profession challenging – mostly due to the lack of support and guidance. All members of my family are medical. I, however fainted whilst watching eye surgery during work experience, so that was never for me!

I was lucky enough to secure interviews relatively easily based on the strength of my applications. I spent a lot of time interviewing for large city firms including silver circle before realising they were not the right fit for me. I then focused on legal 500 firms, and eventually accepted a training contact with a regional heavyweight.

I started writing CVs in between legal jobs as I wanted to spend more time at home raising my family. Initially I wrote CVs for all industries and specialisms, before focusing solely on the legal sector. I strongly believe that a writer with a practical insight and technical understanding of your field can produce a much stronger CV for you.