Return to Work CV

Finding a new job can seem like a daunting and even overwhelming prospect when you are currently out of work.  Whether you have taken a short or extended career break, have recently been made redundant or have been unemployed for a while, a well written and presented CV is an essential tool to get you back to work after a long or short term absence from the workplace.

The customers of Giraffe CVs, our CV writing company, include those who have been out of the workplace for several years: mums who have taken time to bring up children; people who have left work to act as a carer or to those who wanted to change career or pursue interests outside of their usual work.  Our professional CV writers have also helped individuals who are leaving the Armed Forces to rejoin Civvy Street and gain a civilian role following completion of their military career. 

In our experience, a lack of self confidence is the biggest single hurdle in achieving new employment after a career break.  Many of our customers who are returning to work after a break no longer believe in their own abilities and find it hard to see what they can offer to a new employer.  It is easy to get bogged down in explaining away several years out of the workplace, focusing on making excuses rather than drawing out the positive.  Although you have had a period away from paid employment, your short or long term absence from work is likely to have changed you as a person, adding to your overall life experience.  Whether you have opted out of paid employment in order to raise your family, taken maternity leave to have a baby, been made redundant or taken a career sabbatical to pursue other interests, there is no reason to feel guilty or attempt to cover up your absence from work. 

Our CV writers will take time to consider the transferable knowledge and experience you have developed during a career break which would be appealing to a potential employer.  Desirable workplace competencies such as organisation, administrative skills, marketing, fundraising, event organisation and team work can be developed through voluntary roles, personal projects, travel experiences and outside interests.  Whether you’ve been a member of a PTA committee, have an active involvement in local community events or have recently returned from a personal travel experience you will have used a number of skills which may be relevant to your desired job. We will look objectively at what you have achieved during your absence from work, then draw out the skills which are relevant to your desired job or sector and present your message in a clear way to maximise your chances of selection.  Our CV writers will understand and recognise what you have to offer and then sell it to your target employer. 

To order your Back to Work CV please visit our Prices page and select the £79 Professional CV Package and then contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 01622 355748.

 Our Back to Work CV writing service includes:

• An interview winning Return to Work CV written from scratch 
• An in-depth telephone or face to face consultation with one of our professional CV writers
• Online CV help and support, seven days a week from a dedicated CV writer
• Discounted cover letter offers
• Ongoing CV and cover letter help
• An electronic copy by email (and the option to acquire five high quality paper copies)
• Free electronic storage of your curriculum vitae, cover letters and application form
• A highly personalised, friendly CV writing service
• A guarantee that our professional CV writers will continue work until you are completely satisfied with your Back to Work CV

Ordering your Back to Work CV

If you are ready to take the next step and order a Back to Work CV, please follow this simple five step process:

STEP 1:

Send us an email along with your name and contact number, indicating the type of CV service you require. It would also be useful to attach your current CV to the email (if you have one) - if you do not have a CV already, please don’t worry as we can learn everything we need from a telephone interview.

STEP 2:

At a convenient time we will conduct a one on one telephone consultation so we can fully understand your skills, experience and ambitions including details of the employment opportunity or career path you wish to pursue.  During your consultation, we will identify your career aims, job targets, skills, experience and achievements to build up a complete picture of you and your requirements. This also gives us an excellent insight into what makes you tick and what you are good at, even if you are a little shy about your own abilities.  An in-depth consultation will result in a far more persuasive and professional CV that will clearly highlight your skills and strengths and make an employer really want to meet you for that vital job interview.  If you prefer, geography / location permitting we can arrange a face to face meeting or can correspond by email if more convenient.

STEP 3:

After the consultation, your Back to Work CV will be produced using proven copywriting skills to describe your attributes and achievements in their most favourable light, whilst taking into account your specific career aims and job targets.  Within 48 hours we will email you the 1st draft of your new CV. This gives you the opportunity to assess our professional CV writing and request any changes or additions.  Client feedback is very important for our Back to Work CVs, and as such there is ample opportunity for you to shape the document to your professional requirements. 

STEP 4:

You can continue working with your assigned CV writer via email / phone until you're 100% happy with your new CV.  We will make unlimited changes to your curriculum vitae until you are satisfied with the results, including FREE ongoing support for three months after your order.

STEP 5:

Once you are happy with the results, we will transfer a final electronic copy of your Back to Work CV in Microsoft Word by email or, if required, as hard copies in the post.   The final draft of your Back to Work CV will be held on our files so that any future changes can be implemented with ease.

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