PurpleCV

CV writing for the UK job market

PurpleCV is a company based in Kingston upon Thames (United Kingdom) dedicated to professional CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile writing. Their team writes every document from scratch, without templates, tailoring it to the client's sector and career level, from recent graduates to senior executives. The firm claims to have helped over 150,000 people worldwide and presents itself as one of the UK's leading CV writers for over a decade.

Background and team

The company was founded in 2012 by Andrew Arkley, who had fifteen years of experience in HR and recruitment in the UK and had reviewed tens of thousands of CVs. Arkley also serves as a senior writer. The team is made up of recruitment professionals, employment specialists and qualified career coaches and counsellors. The firm declares itself a partner of The King's Trust.

Services and packages

The catalogue combines several services that can be purchased together:

• Professional CV writing, personalised and without templates.
• Cover letters, both speculative and tailored to a specific job offer.
• Creation or renewal of LinkedIn profile.
• Free personalised job alerts service with every CV ordered.
• Coaching and accessories, according to the site's navigation structure.

The website indicated that a cover letter could be added for £40 and that package prices started from £50.

Working method and ATS compatibility

The process starts with an interview with the client to understand their requirements and capture skills, qualifications and experience in a format suited to their sector. The writers optimise the document with industry-specific keywords to pass the applicant tracking systems (ATS) that many companies use before human review. The standard turnaround time is two days and subsequent amendments are free for life. The company offers 24/7 telephone support and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, which means they will keep working at no extra cost until the client is happy.

Reviews and presence

The site shows a score of 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot, with 1,792 reviews on the homepage and 5,572 in the website title. The testimonials collected mention cases of clients who found employment after ordering their CV, as well as the attention of specific writers and the speed of the service. The company serves clients worldwide, although its specialisation focuses on the UK job market.

Location and contact

51 Portland Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT1 2SH, United Kingdom