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Professional CV Writing Services in Kenya
A CV written by recruiters who shortlist candidates for Kenyan employers, so it gets past the first screen and gets you called for interviews.
Lynn HR offers professional CV writing services in Kenya for graduates, mid-career professionals and senior managers. Because we are a recruitment agency, our CV writers see every week which CVs employers shortlist and which ones they skip. We use that experience to rewrite your CV so it presents your results clearly and makes a recruiter want to call you.
Most Kenyan job adverts attract far more applications than a recruiter can read carefully. Your CV may get a few seconds of attention, or be filtered first by an applicant tracking system. A professionally written CV makes those seconds count.
What our CV writing service includes
We start with a conversation, not a form. Our CV writers ask about your achievements, the roles you are targeting and what makes you different, then write a CV that tells that story clearly.
Your new CV is written for the Kenyan job market and the roles you are applying for, with a clean format that works when printed, emailed or uploaded to online application systems.
- One-on-one consultation with a CV writer
- Fully rewritten, ATS-friendly CV
- Tailored cover letter
- One round of revisions
- Optional LinkedIn profile optimisation
- Optional interview coaching
How our CV writing works
Send your current CV
Send your CV and the kind of roles you are targeting on WhatsApp or email.
Consultation
A CV writer calls you to understand your experience, achievements and goals.
Writing
We rewrite your CV and cover letter from scratch, tailored to your target roles.
Review and revision
You review the draft and we make one round of revisions based on your feedback.
Final documents
You receive your final CV and cover letter in Word and PDF, ready to send.
What Kenyan employers look for in a CV
Recruiters in Kenya want to see quickly who you are, what you have achieved and whether you fit the role. That means a strong professional summary, achievements with numbers rather than lists of duties, relevant keywords from the job advert, and a length of about two pages for most professionals.
Common mistakes we fix include long objectives, personal details that are not needed such as ID numbers, outdated formats, unexplained gaps and CVs that are not tailored to the role.
CVs for every career stage
Graduates and early-career professionals need a CV that highlights potential, internships, projects and skills. Mid-career professionals need one that shows progression and measurable results. Senior managers and executives need a CV that shows leadership, strategy and the scale of what they have managed.
We also help professionals changing careers and those applying for NGO, international or regional roles, where the expected format can be different.
Why use a professional CV writer instead of a template
Templates make a CV look tidy, but they do not decide what to say. A professional CV writer knows which of your achievements matter most for the roles you want, how to describe them in language recruiters respond to, and what to leave out.
Our CV writing service is delivered by people who recruit for Kenyan employers. We know the difference between a CV that gets shortlisted and one that is skipped, and we write yours to be shortlisted.
- Written by working recruiters
- Tailored to your target roles
- Achievements, not just duties
- Formatted for ATS and email
Right for you if: You are applying for jobs but not getting called for interviews, changing careers, or applying for a more senior role.
CV Writing FAQs
How much does professional CV writing cost in Kenya?
The price depends on your career level and whether you add a cover letter, LinkedIn profile or interview coaching. Send us your current CV on WhatsApp and we will confirm the price before we start.
How long does CV writing take?
We agree a delivery date at the consultation, and the first draft usually follows within a few working days.
What is an ATS-friendly CV?
An ATS-friendly CV uses a clear structure, standard headings and relevant keywords so that applicant tracking systems used by employers can read it correctly and rank it for the role.
Should a Kenyan CV include a photo or ID number?
Usually no. Most employers do not need a photo, ID number, date of birth or marital status on a CV unless the advert asks for them.
Do you also help with interviews?
Yes. We offer interview coaching with mock interviews and feedback, which many clients add after their CV is complete.
Ready for a CV that gets interviews?
Book a free consultation on WhatsApp or by phone. We'll understand what you need and explain how we would help.