Proofreading for jobseekers

Looking for a new opportunity? Found your perfect job? Create a great first impression with an error-free CV and cover letter, making sure your application stands out from the crowd for all the right reasons!

Do I really need a proofreader?

Dream jobs are hard to come by so when one does come along you’ll want to get yourself noticed. Your application has to have a professional edge because it’s your one chance to create a good first impression and sell your skills to your next employer.

You wouldn’t turn up to an interview without making sure you looked your best and the care you take in presenting your CV is no less important.

Hiring a trained pair of eyes to proofread your CV and cover letter will help you in your quest to project a professional image to your prospective new boss, and this is where I can help you.

Before I started my proofreading business, I was a manager and team leader with hiring responsibilities. I’ve read hundreds of job applications over the years, so I know what it takes (and what to avoid!) to help you become the successful applicant whose CV gets them over the first hurdle.

Your CV is one of the most important documents you’ll ever present to a complete stranger – it’s not too dramatic to say that your future may depend on it!
Hiring a proofreader can help to ensure your CV is presented at its absolute best.
My CV proofreading service includes:
✔ Correcting typos, spelling mistakes and any grammar or punctuation slip-ups
✔ Checking that your writing is clear and concise, strikes a professional tone and is free from clichés
✔ Providing feedback and suggestions to help you improve your CV, where necessary.
Formatting
The sole purpose of your CV is to sell your skills, abilities and personality to a potential employer. You want to create a great first impression so, along with being word-perfect, your CV should look as good as it reads.
Depending on your skills and experience, you potentially have lots of information to fit into just a couple of pages – good formatting can greatly improve your presentation and the readability of your CV.
If you request this service, your document will be checked for consistency in your titles, subtitles and body text, and the in-line spacing, section breaks and page margins.
Cover letters
Your cover letter needs to be as carefully considered as your CV and should be put through the same rigorous checking process. By sending it to me, you can be assured that it will be proofread to the same high standards as your CV.
I’ll make sure it’s well-presented, clear, concise and to the point, with no spelling, grammar or punctuation errors. You’ll also receive feedback and suggestions to help you improve it, if necessary.
The fee for proofreading your CV or cover letter (or both) depends on the services you require and how much intervention is needed, rather than on your word count alone.
I will need to see your full CV to assess how much work is likely to be required.
Your personalised quote will be based on:
✔ What you would like me to work on – do you only need your CV to be proofread, or do you have a cover letter as well? Perhaps you need to have an application form checked over?
✔ How much editing you would like me to do – do you require proofreading only, or both proofreading and formatting?
✔ When you would like the work to be carried out – I’ll need to make sure I can fit you into my schedule.
You can be assured that all documents you send to me will be treated in the strictest confidence. See my privacy statement for details.

“Thanks so much for a really thorough job – it’s exactly what was needed and also something I can learn from and apply to my future writing.”

Lisa T.
“Thank you very much for editing my text, especially considering the short notice. I appreciate it very much – it reads much better now. That’s exactly the kind of creativity I was asking for. It’s good I have found you!”

John Palmer, Vision Edition
“Thank you, thank you, thank you; I really appreciate your time, expertise and help. I have made every amend you recommended. I did appreciate you turning my proofreading round so quickly.”

Heather M.
“From documents to website pages and blog posts, Sarah always goes above and beyond to make sure the work we send her is returned to a very high standard. We no longer worry about sending our clients documents with errors. We recommend everyone uses Sarah!”

Charlie Harding – CC Animation Studio
“Thank you, Sarah, for the work you have done on my CV. You have exceeded my expectations. The CV reads way better – it's clear and concise. Much appreciated!”

Caroline N.
“Sarah proofread my new website and I am so glad that she did! She corrected the errors and created easy-to-read content throughout. I will certainly be asking Sarah to proofread my copy in the future!”

Danielle Greenwood – Bristol Ukulele Festival
“Thank you, Sarah, for your prompt and professional service. My CV looks great – much easier to read and much less waffling! This is the lady to see if you're looking for a professional and concise CV.”

Abigail S.
“Sarah was very responsive to my request to proofread our catalogue; she booked time in her schedule and returned them ahead of the deadline. Her corrections were helpful and appropriate, and her rates reasonable. I would have no hesitation about using her again.”

Kathryn King – Bristol University Press
“Sarah was the ideal person to work with on the Business Fights Poverty Magazine; quick, thorough and continuously offering ideas for how to improve the process, we would recommend Sarah's proofreading service to anyone!”

Anna Johnson – Business Fights Poverty
“Sarah has been proofreading my blogs for a while now and is absolutely brilliant at what she does. I highly recommend Sarah – she is not only a lovely person to deal with, but also very competitively priced.”

Jo Richings – Bristol Small Business Network

Get your free quote!

Please supply as much detail as possible
I may request a representative sample of your text so that I can give you an accurate quote

Name

First Name

Last Name

Which proofreading services are you interested in?

CV only

Cover letter only

CV & cover letter

Application form

Full service (proofreading + formatting)

Other – please give details below

Your query or project outline

How did you hear about me?

All information you provide here will be used only to reply to your query. See my Privacy Policy for more details.

Proofreading for jobseekers

Looking for a new opportunity? Found your perfect job? Create a great first impression with an error-free CV and cover letter, making sure your application stands out from the crowd for all the right reasons!

Do I really need a proofreader?

“Thanks so much for a really thorough job – it’s exactly what was needed and also something I can learn from and apply to my future writing.”

“Thank you very much for editing my text, especially considering the short notice. I appreciate it very much – it reads much better now. That’s exactly the kind of creativity I was asking for. It’s good I have found you!”

“Thank you, thank you, thank you; I really appreciate your time, expertise and help. I have made every amend you recommended. I did appreciate you turning my proofreading round so quickly.”

“From documents to website pages and blog posts, Sarah always goes above and beyond to make sure the work we send her is returned to a very high standard. We no longer worry about sending our clients documents with errors. We recommend everyone uses Sarah!”

“Thank you, Sarah, for the work you have done on my CV. You have exceeded my expectations. The CV reads way better – it's clear and concise. Much appreciated!”

“Sarah proofread my new website and I am so glad that she did! She corrected the errors and created easy-to-read content throughout. I will certainly be asking Sarah to proofread my copy in the future!”

“Thank you, Sarah, for your prompt and professional service. My CV looks great – much easier to read and much less waffling! This is the lady to see if you're looking for a professional and concise CV.”

“Sarah was very responsive to my request to proofread our catalogue; she booked time in her schedule and returned them ahead of the deadline. Her corrections were helpful and appropriate, and her rates reasonable. I would have no hesitation about using her again.”

“Sarah was the ideal person to work with on the Business Fights Poverty Magazine; quick, thorough and continuously offering ideas for how to improve the process, we would recommend Sarah's proofreading service to anyone!”

“Sarah has been proofreading my blogs for a while now and is absolutely brilliant at what she does. I highly recommend Sarah – she is not only a lovely person to deal with, but also very competitively priced.”

Get your free quote!

Recent posts