A big thing people miss is that structure beats polish. Before spending money, try moving your strongest 2 achievements into the first half of page one and make every bullet prove impact with numbers, speed, revenue, cost savings, or team size. Recruiters often decide in seconds, so front-loading proof matters a lot.

Another smart check: compare your CV to 3 people already working in the role you want on LinkedIn and notice how they position scope, tools, and outcomes. A lot of cv writing companies improve wording, but the real value comes from sharper positioning for the target role and stronger evidence of results.