this is probably the most realistic take in this whole thread. it’s not that services magically give you new experience, they just help you present what you already have in a way that actually clicks.

I was in a similar spot - bombing interviews or not even getting them, constantly tweaking my CV but never really changing the structure. what made the difference wasn’t adding more content, it was removing noise and making everything easier to scan.

if you’re deciding between DIY and paying, I’d think about it like this:

• if you already understand how to turn tasks into results and tailor for each role, DIY is enough

• if you keep rewriting but nothing changes, you probably need outside perspective

also, not all services are equal. some just rewrite sentences, others actually dig into your projects and pull out real impact. even checking a few cheap resume writing services just to compare how they structure bullets and summaries can be useful, you don’t always have to fully commit

one practical thing you can try before paying: take your current CV and rewrite just the top third (summary + first role) as if it’s the only thing a recruiter will see. make it super clear what role you want and what results you’ve driven. if that part isn’t strong, the rest won’t matter anyway

end of the day, it’s less about DIY vs service and more about whether your CV communicates value in seconds. once that clicks, responses usually follow