CV Writing FAQs for Kenya and Nairobi Job Seekers

Most standard CV writing projects are delivered within 48 hours after your brief, documents and payment are confirmed. Executive work and complex rewrites may need more time.

Yes. We can build a new CV from your work history, education, certificates, internships, volunteer work, projects and target roles.

Yes. We prepare CVs and resumes for Kenya, Nairobi, NGO roles, remote jobs, Gulf jobs, UK applications, Canada applications and other international markets.

Yes. Paid packages include revision support within the agreed revision window so the final document matches the confirmed brief and target role.

Yes. Templates help with layout, but professional CV writing improves the wording, achievements, keywords, structure and recruiter positioning.

Your inquiry is reviewed, then we contact you by WhatsApp, email or phone to confirm the right service, package, timeline and payment instructions.

Core packages start at KSh 2,500 for Essential, KSh 5,000 for Professional and KSh 7,000 for Executive support. We confirm the best option after checking your target role and documents.

Choose Essential for a CV and cover letter, Professional when you also need LinkedIn optimization, and Executive for senior, management or leadership applications.

Payment instructions are shared after scope is confirmed. M-Pesa is the standard option, while bank transfer, card or PayPal can be arranged manually where needed.

Rush delivery depends on workload, document complexity and your deadline. We confirm availability and any rush fee before you pay.

Yes. Standalone services are available for LinkedIn profile optimization, cover letters, interview coaching, statement of purpose writing and executive documents.

We confirm scope before payment and include revision support within the agreed window. Refund concerns are reviewed under the refund and revision policy, especially if the agreed scope was not met.

An applicant tracking system is software used to scan CVs before a recruiter reviews them. Clean headings, readable formatting and relevant keywords help your CV pass the first scan.

A clean reverse-chronological format works best for most Kenyan employers because it makes your recent experience, achievements, education and skills easy to scan.

We deliver editable Word and PDF files. PDF keeps formatting stable for most applications, while Word is useful when a portal or recruiter asks for an editable document.

Generic AI CVs can sound repetitive and miss role-specific evidence. We use human review, role targeting and ATS-aware formatting so the CV reads naturally and stays scan-friendly.

No. ATS formatting improves readability and screening compatibility, but shortlisting still depends on the job requirements, competition and your actual experience.

Usually no, unless the employer specifically asks for one. For most professional applications, your experience, achievements and qualifications matter more than a photo.

No. These details are not required for most Kenyan CVs and can introduce bias. We leave them out unless a specific application form requests them.

Two to three referees are enough. A former supervisor, manager, lecturer or professional contact is better than listing people who cannot speak about your work.

Only attach academic or professional certificates when the job advert asks for them. Otherwise, your CV and cover letter are usually enough for the first stage.

Most professionals need two to three pages. Senior executives may need more, but the CV should still be focused, readable and relevant to the role.

We highlight internships, attachments, volunteer work, class projects, coursework and transferable skills so the CV still gives recruiters useful evidence.

A lecturer, attachment supervisor, project supervisor, club patron or volunteer coordinator can work well when you do not yet have formal employment referees.

We handle gaps honestly and professionally, using training, freelancing, caregiving, relocation, study or career transition context where relevant.

A hybrid format works well for career changes because it leads with transferable skills and achievements, then supports them with a clear work history.

Yes. We can reposition your recent learning, freelance work, family responsibilities, volunteering or transferable experience without hiding the truth.

Yes. We tailor CVs for Public Service Commission, county, parastatal and government contractor applications by highlighting relevant qualifications, achievements and compliance details.

Yes. We prepare CVs for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and other Gulf markets with the documentation style recruiters commonly expect.

Yes. NGO and UN applications often need evidence of impact, projects, donor exposure, compliance, community work and measurable outcomes. We tailor the CV and cover letter accordingly.

Yes. We can adapt your CV or resume for international employers, remote roles and markets that prefer a slightly different document structure.

Yes. We are a Nairobi-based CV writing and career branding service supporting Kenyan professionals through WhatsApp, email and phone consultation.

No. Your CV details, contacts, work history and documents are used only for the service you request and are not sold or shared with unrelated third parties.

No CV writer can honestly guarantee interviews. We improve your CV structure, wording, keywords and career positioning so your application gives recruiters a clearer reason to shortlist you.

If you are qualified but not getting responses, a professional rewrite can help remove weak wording, poor structure, missing keywords and unclear achievements that make recruiters skip your CV.

A template improves layout. Professional CV writing improves the actual content: profile summary, achievements, keywords, role targeting and how your experience is presented.