What my exec cv clients say

  • "I couldn't be more impressed with the results."

    “I had the pleasure of working with Kate to develop my executive CV and board CV, and I couldn't be more impressed with the results. Her expertise and attention to detail transformed my professional story into a compelling and polished document.

    As a CEO, I value precision and clarity in communication, and Kate delivered on both fronts. She skilfully highlighted my accomplishments and skills, capturing the essence of my leadership journey.

    Thanks to Kate, I now have a powerful tool that reflects my career journey accurately and authentically.

    - Tracey Taylor | CEO & Board member

  • "Kate has an amazing style."

    Highly recommend Kate! Writing about myself is a task I have always struggled with and put to the bottom of my lists. Kate has an amazing style, she got to know me me, and linked my story together in a cohesive but concise way. 🤩🤩

    - Kylie Cook | Sales leader, NZ

  • "Within 5 minutes on the phone with Kate, I felt stronger, more confident, and we had a clear plan."

    At a time when I had just been disestablished and my world felt pretty stressful, it was recommended to me that I get in touch with Kate.

    Having never met her before, within 5 minutes on the phone with her I was feeling stronger, more confident and most importantly we had a clear plan.

    Kate was efficient, on point, professional and clearly experienced. I now have a CV and LinkedIn that I am proud of for the first time. I highly recommend Kate.

    – Kerryn Drew

  • "Kate helped me translate my experience into a modern, clear CV that got me the job."

    I engaged Kate's professional services to assist me to craft a successful CV, with the end goal to not only change roles, but to also change industries.

    I found her very easy to work with, she asked constructive probing questions, and took time to understand, and translate onto the page, the key business management aspects of my role at the time…

    Kate was always professional, on time, and more importantly on point. I was successful in my goals, in no small smart to the modern and clear documents Kate produced for me. Several employers, including my current, commented on the strength of my CV.

    Kate - thank you very much.

    – Matthew Gillespie | Branch Manager

  • "What impressed me most was Kate's desire to understand 'me'."

    Kate was recommended by a friend to help me with updating my CV. Kate was very responsive and agreed to assist me within a very short time-frame.

    What impressed me most was Kate's desire to understand "me" and ensure that my cv reflected my personality as well as my work experience and successes. Kate's level of communication was excellent and I felt involved in the entire process. I now have a cv that I am proud of and it has given me an enhanced level of confidence. I cannot recommend Kate highly enough for her professionalism, expertise, communication and commitment.

    – Maureen Thompson | Senior Manager

  • "Definitely worth the investment."

    Definitely worth the investment. Kate turned around my resume in less than a week, and this enabled me to secure an interview, and a "Head of" role. I highly recommend Kate.

    - Vic Marotta | Head of Procurement | Sydney

  • "The cv of a techie is different to a senior leader. Kate steered the re-shaping which was key in securing my next role."

    Darren Shearsby | Cyber-security Leader

  • Recruitment experts are complimenting me on the strength of the CV."

    Little did I know the positive impact Kate would have on me. Kate is a true professional and highly talented in the area of communications. So it makes sense that the approach she applied was logical, and through the lens of a communication expert. Keep it simple. make the key information jump off the page. Ensuring that the content was kept tight so as the reader was not overwhelmed.

    Kate made my CV shine versus its prior state. The key successes jumped off the page and my career story is so much more digestible.

    To reinforce the impact, positive feedback has been received from recruitment experts complimenting me on the strength of the CV and the way my career has been represented in such a succinct fashion.

    Whilst the CV is so much stronger, the side benefit is the confidence this now offers me step out into the market and track down my next leadership opportunity. Being proud of what I have achieved in my career to this point.

    - Drew F | Chief Commercial Officer

  • "If you are looking to stand out from the crowd, give Kate a call."

    I engaged Kate to help me get my resume match fit after getting average feedback for my previous version. I needed something which would stand me ahead of other people.

    I have already had positive feedback from an Executive recruitment agent. If you are looking to stand out from the crowd, give Kate a call.

    - Paul Stevens | IT Program Manager

  • "It was a fabulous reminder of how and where I add value..."

    Kate worked to draw out my best achievements and focus the content to the 'highlights' of my career to date. It was a fabulous reminder of all the wonderful things I have achieved, how and where I add value, and a great self-esteem boost. Now my CV is a quality read that I can be proud of!

    - Suzanne Casey | General Counsel & Legal Advisor, NZ.

  • "Really impressive work." 

    “Thanks Kate this is great. Really impressive work.”

    - Matt Flannery | DevOps leader, AU.

  • “Kate stands out as an exceptional resume writer."

    “Kate Hurdley stands out as an exceptional resume writer, embodying a unique blend of talents and expertise that sets her apart in her field.

    Her strong writing abilities, paired with an unwavering attention to detail, ensure that every resume not only meets the expectations of potential employers but also shines in the competitive job market.”

    - Head of IT candidate, Australia.