REACH YOUR POTENTIAL
CVimpact
Career Support
"Working with Matthew was one of the best decisions I ever made"
Adrijana - Florencia, Colombia
REACH YOUR POTENTIAL
Expert Career Support for the Development, Humanitarian & Peacekeeping Sectors
Navigate your career with confidence.
I provide tailored 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 is a narrative of unique achievements and hard-won skills and experience. My role is to transform that narrative into your most powerful professional asset. I partner with you to articulate your value with clarity and impact, ensuring you are not just seen-but remembered and chosen.
I deliver strategic guidance to help bridge the gap between your impressive career history and your future role, empowering you to excel at every stage of the application process.
MY SERVICES
I offer targeted support for every critical stage of the recruitment 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 the last five years I have been mentoring dedicated professionals in the development, humanitarian, and peacekeeping sectors land their next meaningful role.
With over 30 years of experience recruiting and leading multicultural teams for the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, NGOS and the British Army I have a first-hand understanding of what these organizations look for. I have reviewed thousands of applications and interviewed hundreds of candidates - I know what makes a candidate stand out.
My goal is not just to help you land a job, but to equip you with the tools and self-assurance to navigate your career path with purpose. Let's work together and position you for the success you deserve.
"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
