REACH YOUR POTENTIAL
CVimpact
Career Support
"Working with Matthew was one of the best decisions I ever made"
Adrijana - Florencia, Colombia
REACH YOUR POTENTIAL
Navigate the next step of your career with clarity and confidence.
I provide expert Career Support for the Development, Humanitarian & Peacekeeping Sectors tailored in the form of one-to-one coaching to revamp your CV, refine your application, master your interview, and land your next role with a UN Agency, the EU, an International Organization, an NGO or a private sector foundation.
Your career history is a blend of achievements, skills and experience. My role is to transform that into your most powerful professional asset. I partner with you to articulate your career narrative with clarity and ensure that you are not just seen by recruiters but also remembered and chosen.
MY SERVICES
Targeted support for each stage of the recruitment process.
I deliver strategic guidance helping you bridge the gap between your impressive career history and your future role, empowering you to excel at every stage in the application process.
A complete overhaul of your CV or Personal History Form. We dissect your current document to identify strengths and weaknesses, transforming it into a powerful, achievement-driven narrative that captures a recruiter's attention
CV & PHF Revamp
"Through revamping my CV, I gained more confidence to portray myself, my skills, and my expertise, in a more effective way."
Hawa - Mogadishu, Somalia
Job Application Support
Go beyond generic applications. We develop targeted cover letters and meticulously completed application forms that speak directly to the role and the organization, dramatically increasing your chances of landing an interview.
"I now understand the effort that must go into analysing and adapting my curriculum vitae to the vacancies of interest if one wants to get closer to the shortlist."
Alessio - Skopje, North Macedonia
Interview Preparation
Walk into your interview with unwavering confidence. Our preparation includes competency-based guidance, scenario selection, and realistic mock interviews designed to sharpen your responses and present your best self.
"Your 'grilling' during our interaction and help refining my profile contributed greatly to my performance in the interview."
Rick - Lusaka, Zambia
WHY WORK WITH ME?
For over five years I have been mentoring dedicated professionals in the development, humanitarian, and peacekeeping sectors as well as those with a miltary, police and security background, land their next meaningful role.
And with over 30 years of experience recruiting and leading multicultural teams for the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and NGOs, as well as a Commission in the British Army I have a first-hand knowledge and understanding of what these organizations are looking for.
I have reviewed thousands of applications and interviewed hundreds of candidates - I know what makes a candidate stand out.
"After working with Matthew, I landed a job in a UN Peacekeeping Mission.
Some years later I reconnected and he helped me move from the NGO sector to a senior consultancy role with an EU Agency."
Luna - Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
CAREER SUPPORT THAT DELIVERS RESULTS
"I received four job offers since we last spoke and accepted one as a Senior Programme Officer.
I share your details with the advisory that you may "bring too much success."
Amira - London, England
"I had three job offers the other week, two at Country Director level.
Your help has proven invaluable!! Thank you so much!"
Jennifer - Nairobi, Kenya
"I wanted to thank you for your help as I have now been offered two roles.
I am now passing on your details to others."
Karen - Bath, England
"I had five job interviews during our collaboration and four of them were successful.
A pleasant headache I would say!"
Filio - Vilnius, Lithuania
