YOUR CAREER COACH

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CV Writing Nelson New Zealand

CV’s & Interviews

Want to get noticed, secure more interviews and feel confident when opportunity comes?

A strong job search isn't just about having a good CV.

It's about clearly communicating the value you bring, tailoring your application to the role, preparing properly for interview and sometimes taking a more proactive approach to finding opportunities in the first place.

I work with clients across Nelson and New Zealand to help them position themselves confidently and professionally — whether you're applying for a specific role, preparing for an upcoming interview or wanting to approach employers directly.

You can choose the support that fits where you are right now.

Career Coaching Services

  • CV + Cover Letter

    CV + Cover Letter

    Stand out with an application built for the role you actually want.

    Your CV is often the first impression an employer has of you — but a generic CV won't necessarily show them why you're the right person for their role.

    Rather than simply tidying up your existing document, I'll work from a specific job description and create a professionally written CV and cover letter that clearly position your relevant experience, achievements and strengths.

    What's included

    Review of one specific job advertisement and job description

    A professionally written, tailored CV

    Stronger achievement-focused wording

    Clear positioning of your transferable skills and experience

    One customised cover letter

    Practical guidance you can reuse in future applications

    The aim is to make it easy for a recruiter or hiring manager to quickly understand why you're relevant to the opportunity.

    Best for

    Someone who has found a role they genuinely want and wants their application to feel polished, credible and targeted rather than generic.

    Investment: $395 | One targeted application

    Plus a FREE copy of the ‘Writing Impactful Achievements’ workbook worth $25.

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    Interview Coaching

    Prepare properly. Practise properly. Perform with confidence.

    Knowing you're capable of doing the job and being able to communicate that confidently in an interview are two different things.

    My interview coaching is practical and specific to the role you're applying for.

    Before we meet, I review your CV and the job description and research the types of questions you're likely to be asked.

    Then we practise.

    Why two sessions?

    The two-session structure is deliberate.

    Session One:
    We'll work through realistic job-specific questions, strengthen your examples and identify where your answers could be clearer, more concise or more compelling.

    You'll receive direct feedback on your content, structure and delivery.

    Then you take that feedback away and practise.

    Session Two:
    You come back and we do it again.

    This gives us the opportunity to challenge you with further questions, refine your responses and make sure your examples are landing in the way you want them to.

    By the second session, you're not just understanding what a good interview response looks like — you've actually practised delivering it.

    We'll work on

    Role-specific interview questions

    Behavioural and competency questions

    Strong STAR examples

    Clearly communicating achievements

    Difficult or unexpected questions

    Questions you should ask the employer

    Confidence, structure and delivery

    Best for

    Anyone with an upcoming interview who wants to walk in properly prepared rather than hoping they can think of good answers on the spot.

    Investment: $395 | 2 × 60-minute sessions

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    Targeted Job Approach

    The right opportunity may not be advertised yet, get one step ahead of your competition.

    Job boards are only one part of a successful job search.

    Sometimes the better strategy is to identify the organisations you would genuinely like to work for and approach them directly — but the approach needs to feel considered, professional and personal.

    I'll help you work out who to approach, why they should be interested in you and what to say.

    Your support can include

    Identifying suitable employers locally or nationally

    Researching organisations aligned with your experience and goals

    Clarifying how to position your background and transferable skills

    Creating tailored direct-approach emails for selected organisations

    Adapting the message for different employers

    Guidance on who to contact

    Practical follow-up and next steps

    This isn't about sending the same generic email to dozens of businesses.

    It's about making fewer, better and more strategic approaches.

    Best for

    Someone who broadly knows the type of work they want but isn't finding enough suitable advertised roles — or simply wants to become more proactive about creating opportunities.

    Investment: $395 | Strategic Support

  • Free CV Checklist Guide

    FREE CV Checklist & Guide

    Ready to create a CV that gets noticed?

    This free 11-page guide gives you everything you need to craft a professional, polished CV with confidence. Learn how to showcase your achievements so you stand out and land more interviews.

  • "Louise provided excellent support with critiquing my CV and delivered incredibly helpful interview coaching. I highly recommend working with Louise to anyone who is ready to invest in their personal and professional growth. Thank you, Louise — you’re a star!"

    - Donna

  • “I am deeply grateful for Louise’s exceptional work for helping me recreate the CV. Her efficiency and expertise truly impressed me. Within a short period and through patient and detailed communication, she took the time to thoroughly understand my background and work experience. She transformed my original ordinary CV into a compelling, achievement-based CV that stands out. Her dedication and skill have exceeded my expectations, and I cannot thank her enough for helping me present myself in the best possible light.”

    - Ji Lou

  • “Before working with Louise, I lacked confidence and had no idea how to approach interview questions. Her guidance has been truly transformative. She’s helped me build my confidence, craft strong and effective interview responses, and create a really good looking CV. Beyond that, Louise consistently went the extra mile by sharing job opportunities she thought I would be interested in, while always cheering me on and offering encouragement throughout my career journey. I’m incredibly grateful for all her help and highly recommend her to anyone looking to take the next step in their career journey.”

    - Kaitlin

  • “Louise helped me bring out the best in myself and taught me how to present that with confidence. Thanks to her coaching, I walked into my interview feeling prepared, focused, and self assured. She was patient, encouraging and knew exactly how to highlight my strengths. I’m really grateful for her support and would definitely recommend her to anyone preparing for an interview.”

    - Miguel