Local CV and interview help service

Local job seekers who prefer talking face to face, older workers, school and college leavers, and people less comfortable with online services.

Fixed price per CV package or an hourly rate for sessions. Interview practice and application support can be sold as extras, and you could run low-cost group workshops.

• Clear, concise writing
• Patient, encouraging approach with nervous clients
• Basic interview coaching
• Local networking

• Public liability insurance is worth checking if you meet clients in person
• Client CVs hold personal data, so check your UK GDPR duties and ICO registration
• Free job support from Jobcentre Plus and charities may be available locally, so make clear what extra your service offers
• Meeting strangers: let someone know where you are and choose public or shared venues
• Never promise a client will get a job

Startup costs are typically around £100 to £800, depending on whether you hire meeting space, and on your materials and insurance. These are estimates, so check venue costs and what you need before you launch.

Monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £1,800, depending on how many clients you see and which extras you offer, such as cover letters or mock interviews. Estimates suggest at least about 5 hours a week.

Check whether public liability insurance is worth having when meeting clients in person, and check your UK GDPR duties and ICO registration. Also check what free local support exists, and never promise a client will get a job.