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Alison Thornton

Alison Thornton

Resume (CV) Consultant & Cover Letter Specialist (please set category a...

Plymouth, United Kingdom

English speaking

Hi, I’m Ali and my mission is to help you identify what makes a good CV, understand exactly what employers are looking for and tap into that to start seeing better returns on your...Read moreHi, I’m Ali and my mission is to help you identify what makes a good CV, understand exactly what employers are looking for and tap into that to start seeing better returns on your applications. Modern recruitment is fast and competitive. Up to 80% of employers are using Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) and on average your CV gets less than 8 seconds to sell you as a shortlisted candidate – but that’s no reason to panic!

4 years ago, the multinational business I was working with (as a quality manager) closed down, leaving 250+ employees out of work. In the weeks leading up to the closure, I took on a different set of priorities and started working with cross functional teams, helping people to decide on their next steps and start applying for new jobs. As a people-centric empath, the lack of understanding about effective CV writing, and the lack of confidence each person felt about selling their skills and expertise really touched me and made me feel sad. I researched endlessly and designed CV writing courses, cover letter workshops and interview technique sessions to help them see that not only could they move on from this disappointment, but they could optimise their opportunities and move on to bigger and better things. I have kept in touch with so many people from that business and without exception they have moved onwards AND upwards.

Since then I’ve realised that the problem is much bigger than I thought. In general CVs make people feel uncomfortable. The things we’re taught when we leave school/university don’t make us stand out in the real world, we fall into the trap of thinking it’s a numbers game and we need to apply for hundreds of jobs to get one interview, and there are companies out there making LOTS of money selling ‘fancy’ CV templates that aren’t even ATS compatible!

So, I decided that one person at a time, one CV at a time, one job application at a time, I would take on the industry that is holding people back and start spreading the word – you CAN achieve great results and it’s NOT about luck, or numbers or fancy infographics! It’s about confidence, the right keywords, celebrating achievements and simple, clean, linear layouts that are both ATS friendly and psychologically optimised for speed reading.

With a broad multinational knowledge of different industries, and the skill to write CVs, cover letters, civil service competencies and personal statements at all levels from school leavers to CEOs & Directors, I CAN help you to take your next career step with confidence.

The GDPR bit... The nature of our work together requires the sharing of select personal information, such as email address, telephone number, location and postcode. I will not ask for more identifying details than I need to complete your documents and I will keep your information safe and secure. All personal data is saved to an external hard drive, which is stored in a locked safe. Your completed CV will be kept on file for a period of 3 years, in case we need to work together again, but your details will not be copied, shared or sold to any third party.

In order to attract new business, I do keep a portfolio of CVs for show. All identifying details are carefully removed from these documents and they are saved as read-only PDF files. If you do not wish your CV to be included in a portfolio, please make this clear and it will be permanently excluded. Likewise, if you would prefer me not to keep your CV on record for the standard 3 years, just let me know and it will be deleted when our work together is complete.

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Projects worked on
622
Buyers worked with
560
Last active
Apr 13 2021
Response time
within two days
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letter writingrecruitment writingcover letter writingpersonal statement writingprofile writingcareer coachingjob description writingresume (CV) writing
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Industry expertise: Education, Human Resources and Recruitment
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Cv overhaul and covering letter.
  • Tobyby Toby H.
  • Posted: 26 Nov 2019
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  • 20 Jan 2020 Toby H.
    Toby H.
    Milton Keynes, GB

    Alison done a great job of revamping my CV...would highly recommend!

Resume writer (Marketing and events)
  • Nadineby Nadine A.
  • Posted: 16 Dec 2019
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  • 17 Jan 2020 Nadine A.
    Nadine A.
    Doha, QA

    Love how she was able to give my professional career a character!

Review CV and Cover letter
  • Sophieby Sophie H.
  • Posted: 13 Jan 2020
  • 0
  • 17 Jan 2020 Sophie H.
    Sophie H.
    Dubai, AE

    Alison is the best that you can get! I have such a great experience with Ali. She is very professional and has a strong business partner approach. She thinks with you. Her writing skills are excellent. She is a very creative and is a strong effective writer which is essential for writing CV and cover letter. Thank you Ali for helping me out and I will definitely be back if I need help :)

I need a rewritten CV
  • Clarelleby Clarelle P.
  • Posted: 31 Dec 2019
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  • 10 Jan 2020 Clarelle P.
    Clarelle P.
    Folkestone, GB

    Ali was great. Really did a wonderful job. Made it a very stress free process and did it in a timely manner. Definitely recommend.

Desing/write CV
  • Minaby Mina D.
  • Posted: 23 Dec 2019
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  • 09 Jan 2020 Mina D.
    Mina D.
    London, GB

    Working with Alison was simply a great experience. Alison is very professional, she knows how to ask the right questions and understands exactly what are my requirements. The CV Alison created for me is exceptional; great use of words and listed my experience in a perfect way. Moreover Alison was quick in response to changes and flexible. I would highly recommend Alison, it was a great pleasure dealing with her.

Recommendations what to hire // CV rewrite
  • Rafaelby Rafael H.
  • Posted: 30 Dec 2019
  • 0
  • 08 Jan 2020 Rafael H.
    Rafael H.
    Grinon, ES

    Great work and delivered on the agreed date. Very easy and fluid communication, Alison not only make her work but also provides additional and very helpful advise. CV really improved. Totally recommend.

CV redone
  • Sababy Saba M.
  • Posted: 26 Dec 2019
  • 0
  • 07 Jan 2020 Saba M.
    Saba M.
    Ilford, GB

    When i had hired Alison to re-do my CV, i had no specific deadline and than over night i received a call and needed to submit my cv, Alison was amazing in responding, and re-arranging her diary to be able to do this for me in 24hrs (on a weekend). Furthermore when i received the CV in its first draft, i could hardly find anything to amend.

    Overall a very professional individual, reasonably priced, honest and very direct - will definitely be using her again in the future

    Alison T.
    Alison T.

    Thank you Saba, that means a lot :-)

CV Rewrite / Covering Letter
  • Kobusby Kobus R.
  • Posted: 27 Dec 2019
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  • 05 Jan 2020 Kobus R.
    Kobus R.
    London, GB

    Thank you so much for this - I really like the new format: its concise while at the same time also highlighting my key skills and achievements: very nicely done!

    Thank you for the excellent example cover letter + instructions on how to use it: will be extremely useful when applying for further roles.

Urgent! Need an Attention Grabbing Professional CV
  • Kadoonby Kadoon K.
  • Posted: 26 Dec 2019
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  • 29 Apr 2020 Kadoon K.
    Kadoon K.
    Lagos, NG

    You are literally gold!! Thank you !

  • 31 Dec 2019 Kadoon K.
    Kadoon K.
    Lagos, NG

    Well, what more can I say, all the reviews you see on Alison's page proofed true. I am happy with her work, timeliness and detailed assessment of the problem and solutions along side. Thanks Ali and Cheers to more beautiful reviews in the new year :)

    Alison T.
    Alison T.

    Thank you Kadoon. Happy New Year! X

CV rewriting & possibly couple of cover letter
  • Rafaelby Rafael B.
  • Posted: 9 Dec 2019
  • 6
  • 10 Jan 2020 Rafael B.
    Rafael B.
    Brooklyn, NY, US

    High-quality Cover letter with impressive speed. Extremely recommend

  • 30 Dec 2019 Rafael B.
    Rafael B.
    Brooklyn, NY, US

    Splendid, she was great from the negotiation to the final touches of the project. Timing and good complication are key, and Alison just mastered

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