Career Success
Starts Here.

CV rewrites, LinkedIn optimisation and interview coaching from a former recruiter and qualified Careers Adviser. For ambitious people ready for their next move.

Caitlin Marks, career coach and former recruiter at The Candidate Edit
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People supported
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3–5 days
Turnaround
£55
To get started

Stuck?
Overwhelmed?
Getting Rejected?

When applications go quiet, it's easy to start doubting yourself. To assume the problem is you: your background, your direction, your experience.

But most of the time, it's not your experience that's the problem. It's how it's being presented. What you include, how you frame it, and whether it makes recruiters stop and take notice.

That's exactly what The Candidate Edit fixes.

The Reality

It's Not About
Applying More.

One tailored application beats fifty forgettable ones.
Every time.

01

AI has changed the game
(NOT IN YOUR FAVOUR)

Everyone's using AI to apply. Employers know it - they're drowning in applications. A CV that sounds like ChatGPT wrote it is a red flag.

02

Recruiters decide fast

Seven seconds. That's all it takes for a recruiter to decide whether to keep reading, or move on. If your strongest achievements are buried, they're invisible.

03

Don't wing it.

Most candidates walk into their interview hoping for the best. Knowing what recruiters want to hear, and how to say it, changes everything.

Candidates have secured roles at
L'Oréal AstraZeneca Teach First BBC PwC NHS Admiral L'Oréal AstraZeneca Teach First BBC PwC NHS Admiral
Services

Choose Your Edit

Introductory prices. Limited spots available.

The CV Edit
£55
Limited Time

A complete CV rewrite, tailored to your experience and written to show you're the right fit.

What's included
  • 20-minute call to understand your experience and background
  • Full CV review and rewrite
  • Achievement-led bullet points
  • ATS-friendly formatting
  • Detailed written feedback
  • One revision included as standard
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The LinkedIn Edit
£55
Limited Time

Your LinkedIn, fully optimised and ready to be found. A profile that makes recruiters stop scrolling.

What's included
  • 20-minute call to understand your experience and background
  • Full LinkedIn headline rewrite
  • About section: your story, clearly told
  • Experience and skills sections optimised
  • Keyword strategy for search visibility
  • One revision included as standard
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The Interview Edit
£55
Limited Time

Walk into your next interview with a clear head and a plan. Structured answers, real practice, and the confidence to give yourself the best possible shot.

What's included
  • 60-minute 1:1 interview prep session
  • Frameworks for high-impact answers
  • Live practice with real-time feedback
  • Tailored for a specific role or general prep
  • Smart questions that impress
Learn more about The Interview Edit →
The Full Edit
£125
Saving £40

The complete package. Your CV, LinkedIn and interview prep, all working together to give you the best possible shot at the role you want.

What's included
  • Everything in The CV Edit
  • Everything in The LinkedIn Edit
  • Everything in The Interview Edit
  • Priority turnaround
  • Two rounds of revisions
The Process

Simple. Fast.
Tailored to you.

01

Send an enquiry

Email me and tell me which edit you're after, the kind of roles you're going for and when you're free. I'll reply within 24 hours.

02

Intro call

A free 20-minute call to understand your experience, background and goals. If it's a fit, I'll send your payment link and a short form to upload your CV.

03

Get your edit

Your CV is rewritten and returned within 3–5 days of the call, with clear feedback explaining every change.

04

Review and refine

Go through your edit and request any changes. One revision included as standard, two with The Full Edit.

01

Send an enquiry

Email me your LinkedIn profile link, the kind of roles you're going for and when you're free. I'll reply within 24 hours.

02

Intro call

A free 20-minute call to understand your experience, background and goals. If it's a fit, I'll send your payment link and a short form for anything else I need.

03

Get your edit

Your LinkedIn is fully overhauled and returned within 3–5 days of the call, with clear feedback explaining every decision.

04

Review and refine

Go through your edit and request any changes. One revision included as standard, two with The Full Edit.

01

Send an enquiry

Email me the role you're interviewing for, anything you know about the format, and when you're free. I'll reply within 24 hours with a time, a payment link and a short form.

02

Your prep session

A 60-minute 1:1 session covering frameworks, real practice and live feedback, tailored to your role and interview format.

03

Resources sent over

After the session, you'll receive practice questions and proven frameworks to help you structure your answers, so you're ready for whatever comes up.

04

Go get the role

Walk in prepared, confident and ready to perform. No winging it.

Caitlin Marks, experienced Careers Adviser with an HR and recruitment background
Who I Am

I Know How
Recruiters Think.

I'm a qualified Careers Adviser and a former recruiter, so I've seen hiring from both sides. I've screened the applications, run the searches and sat in on the decisions - so I know what makes a recruiter lean in, and what makes them move on.

My job isn't to change who you are. It's to make sure your value is impossible to miss.

More about Caitlin →
Results

Don't Take My Word For It.

Questions

Frequently Asked

If you're ambitious and ready to get serious about your next move: yes. Whether you're job searching, pivoting, or going for a promotion, if your applications aren't converting into interviews, this is exactly where to start. If you're unsure, please drop me a message at thecandidateedit@gmail.com

Unfortunately not at this stage. If you're a university student or recent graduate (up to 3 years post-graduation), your university careers service can offer this kind of support for free, so make the most of it while you can!

Absolutely. A career change just means we need to work harder to position your transferable skills in the right way. The CV and LinkedIn edits are particularly valuable here, framing your experience for a new direction is exactly the kind of thing that makes the difference.

All of them. Whether you're in finance, marketing, tech, healthcare, law or anything in between: the principles of a strong CV, LinkedIn and interview performance translate across every sector.

Yes, all services are fully remote, so location is no barrier. I specialise in UK recruitment, which makes The Candidate Edit particularly useful if you're an international professional looking to break into the UK job market.

Start by emailing me and telling me which edit you're after. I'll reply within 24 hours. For CV and LinkedIn edits we'll have a free 20-minute intro call first, and if it's a fit I'll send your payment link and a short intake form. Your edit is returned within 3-5 days of that call. For interview prep, I'll reply with a time, a payment link and a form, and we'll book the session around you.

Say so in your first email. Drop me a line at thecandidateedit@gmail.com and I'll let you know if I can accommodate a same-day turnaround. A last-minute booking fee of £30 applies.

Yes! Alongside the core packages I offer a range of additional services including cover letters, application reviews, CV re-tailoring to a new role, mock interviews, written answer frameworks and career coaching considered on a case by case basis. We'll discuss what's right for you on your intro call, and I'll send a separate payment link for anything you'd like to add on.

NOT SURE WHERE
TO START?

Tell me where you're stuck and
I'll point you in the right direction.

Email me thecandidateedit@gmail.com
Just ask.
  • No pressure, no obligation
  • Personal reply within 24 hours
  • I'll help you choose the right service - or tell you if you don't need one