Before You Hire a CV Writer in Sri Lanka, Check These 7 Things

A useful CV writing service should explain what it will do, what it needs from you and what you will receive. Check these seven points before placing an order.

The questions below give you a practical way to compare providers. They are especially helpful when advertisements look similar but the underlying services may differ.

1. A clear understanding of your target

Tell the writer which roles, industries and countries you are considering. Ask how those choices will affect the CV. A writer who cannot explain the intended audience may produce a polished document with weak relevance.

Bring one or two representative vacancies. You do not need to disclose confidential employer documents or unrelated personal records to establish your career direction.

2. A process for gathering evidence

Ask whether there is a questionnaire, consultation or opportunity to clarify your background. The writer should distinguish individual achievements from team outcomes and check unclear dates or qualification status with you.

Do not accept invented percentages because they make the draft sound stronger. Accuracy is part of writing quality.

3. Anonymised writing samples

Look for clear summaries, specific experience and readable structure. A sample can demonstrate writing decisions without exposing another client's contact details. Ask what changed between the original information and the finished version.

4. A realistic explanation of ATS work

The provider should explain document readability and relevant terminology in ordinary language. Ask what any advertised score measures and which tool produces it. A third-party score is not a universal decision made by every employer's recruitment system.

5. Written deliverables and revision terms

Confirm the file formats, number of role variants, delivery period and revision process. Clarify whether a revision corrects the agreed CV or includes rewriting it for a completely different profession. Both parties benefit from a clear scope.

6. Sensible handling of personal information

A writer normally needs career details and contact information for the document. Ask before supplying identity documents, confidential financial records or other people's personal information. For LinkedIn support, prefer receiving copy and applying changes yourself rather than sharing passwords or verification codes.

7. Claims you can evaluate

Ask what happens if you are unhappy with the draft and where the relevant service terms are published. Read any guarantee carefully: a revision promise is different from a promise that an employer will interview you.

Make the comparison concrete

Write each provider's answers beside its price. Then choose based on the work you need, not follower counts or decorative samples alone. Keep the agreed scope and your final approved copy for future reference.

The service pages and pricing page explain the available options here. If your situation is unusual, use contact to explain it before ordering.