CV & Career WritingYOUR EXPERIENCE. CLEARLY EXPRESSED.
A CV that makes sense of your experience—and helps employers see what you bring.
Work directly with Alan McGregor for thoughtful CV writing, cover letters and interview preparation. From your first job to senior leadership.
Your experience, strengths and direction—brought together with purpose.
SUPPORT FOR YOUR NEXT MOVE
Whether you’re starting out, changing direction or stepping into a bigger role, we’ll make your experience clear, relevant and easy to follow.
FROM EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL TO EXECUTIVE
$402.50 incl. GST
$350 + GST
A considered CV built around your background, achievements and the work you want next.
YOUR FIRST STEP INTO WORK
$115 incl. GST
$100 + GST
For school leavers and students looking for an after-school job. You don’t need a long work history to have something worth showing.
MAKE THE CONNECTION
$143.75 incl. GST
$125 + GST per letter
Explain your interest and connect your experience to the opportunity. Choose a general letter or one tailored to a specific vacancy.
A letter for a different vacancy is a separate document.
Discuss a cover letter →GO INTO THE CONVERSATION PREPARED
$143.75 incl. GST
$125 + GST per role
A practical “cheat sheet” that brings the employer, the role and your interview preparation into one useful document.
Ask about a tailored bundle. Other writing projects and urgent requests are welcome, subject to availability and an agreed quote.
Talk through your options →A SIMPLE, PERSONAL PROCESS
Tell me what you need and any deadlines. We’ll agree the scope, fee and timing before work begins.
Complete a questionnaire and send any existing CV or job advertisements. Brief notes are fine. We’ll talk through the gaps.
Receive a complete first version, normally within two business days once I have the information and initial payment needed.
Request any included revisions, then receive your final Word and PDF files. Your CV rationale explains the thinking behind the finished document.
*Timing is confirmed when we agree the work. Client review and subsequent revisions can extend the final completion date.
SEE THE APPROACH
Explore four fictional demonstration CVs across different career stages. View each complete example and download a PDF to see the detail.
Turning school, volunteering and everyday responsibilities into evidence of potential.
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL
Showing how established administration and customer service skills transfer to a different industry.
MANAGEMENT
Helping employers see the people, service and operational strengths behind a job title.
SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Balancing strategic scope with specific examples of leadership and delivery.
All names, organisations and career details in these examples are invented. They are not client documents or testimonials.
Alan McGregor
McGregor Ventures Limited
MEET THE PERSON BEHIND YOUR CV
Over 20 years in management has taught me to look beyond a job title and understand what someone can contribute.
My background includes store and branch management, national operations management and senior leadership team experience. I’ve been actively involved in hiring across different businesses, supported by tertiary study covering recruitment and human resources.
I’ve helped people prepare CVs for entry-level and part-time work through to senior executive opportunities. My approach is practical and personal: understand your experience, identify what matters and express it accurately.
You’ll work directly with me throughout. I take responsibility for the structure, wording and review of your finished documents.
Tell me about your next step →A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
That’s fine. The questionnaire and our conversation give us a starting point. School, volunteering, community roles and personal projects can also provide useful examples.
It explains the structure, content and emphasis of your CV, including why particular information has been highlighted or shortened. It helps you understand and use your finished document.
CVs and cover letters include two rounds of changes within the original brief, requested within 14 calendar days of delivery. Send one consolidated set of comments per round. Corrections to errors I introduce do not count against that allowance. A different target vacancy for a cover letter is a new document.
Professional CVs and larger bundles normally require a 50% initial payment. The balance is payable after the first complete version is supplied for review and before final editable files are released. School leaver CVs, individual cover letters and interview preparation sheets are payable upfront. Your quote confirms the arrangements.
Please include the deadline in your enquiry. Expedited work may be available for an additional agreed fee, depending on availability.
I use clear headings and readable structure, and can take account of the employer’s submission instructions. You receive Word and PDF files. Other formats can be discussed. No CV format can guarantee a particular screening or recruitment outcome.
Your information is used to deliver the services we agree. I use document, email and writing assistance services, including AI-assisted tools, and personally review the work. Read the information handling statement before sending your documents.
LET’S START WITH YOU
Tell me a little about what you need. I’ll come back to you to discuss the right service, timing and cost.
alan.mcgregor@mvl.co.nz →Email is the best way to get in touch. Please send CVs and supporting documents after we’ve discussed your requirements.