Your Career Optimiser

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Full-Service Career Support for You and Your Team

Whether you’re changing roles or supporting others through transition, we provide CV writing, LinkedIn support, coaching, and outplacement across the UK and Europe.

Support for you
Support for your team

You have the experience
You just need the right way to present it

It takes on average 4-6 months to find a new job
Time to hire is increasing
People spend 46 months of their career applying for new jobs

Doing the right thing shouldn’t be this hard
We make it easier

1 in 4 businesses are confident delivering outplacement services
70% of HR professionals cite employee experience during offboarding as a concern
43% of people experience a mental health decline after redundancy

Career support that gets results

Career support for you

We support professionals at every stage of their career with high-quality CVs, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation, coaching, and job search strategy.

Everything we do is written, reviewed, and delivered by professionals who understand local hiring practices across the UK and Europe.

Support for you

Outplacement services for your team

We provide discreet, reliable outplacement services designed to help people move on with dignity and confidence.

Whether you’re supporting one person or several across different countries, we make it easy to offer meaningful career support without adding to your workload.

Support for your team

Meet the team

Dave Crumby, Founder

I started Your Career Optimiser to offer the kind of support I wish more people received during career change. After years working in recruitment, I saw how often good people were left to figure things out on their own. This business exists to make the process more human, with thoughtful writing, clear guidance, and support that respects what people are going through.

About us

Are you ready to work with us?

Getting started is simple. Whether you’re updating your own CV or arranging support for your team, we guide you through each step.

1. Tell us what you need
Choose a service or get in touch. We’ll help you find the right support based on your goals, career level, and location.
2. Get matched with the right professional
We’ll match you with the right member of our team who knows your local market and how hiring works in your field.
3. Personalised support that gets results
We deliver high-quality, practical career services that reflect your strengths and help you move forward with confidence.
Tell us what you need

What to expect when you work with us

Local hiring knowledge

You receive support from a professional who understands how hiring works in your region and industry. This means every CV, cover letter, or outplacement programme aligns with real employer expectations.

Support in your preferred language

We provide professionally written CVs and documents in English, French, German, and more. These aren’t translations. They’re materials written with recruiters and decision-makers in mind.

Personalised Support

Each CV, cover letter, or coaching session is shaped by your goals and written from scratch. You’ll recognise yourself in the final version.

A shared standard across every country

Our team members follow the same structure, process, and quality checks. Whether you’re in the UK or Switzerland, the experience is consistent, and the output is held to the same high standard.

Backed by a proven process and continuous learning

All associates follow a shared method shaped by years of delivering results. We support each other through peer reviews, ongoing training, and knowledge sharing.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you’re updating your CV or supporting employees through change, we’re here to help you do it right.

Get the right support from people who know what works in today’s job market.

Support for you
Support for your team

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Your Career Optimiser joins BACVW

The British Association of CV Writers (BACW) is an organisation based in the United Kingdom that provides professional development and support for individuals who work in the field of CV (curriculum vitae) writing. BACW aims to promote best practices and high standards in the CV writing industry, as well as provide networking opportunities and resources for its members. The organization also offers accreditation for CV writers who meet its criteria for excellence in the profession.

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Feedback from those we have helped

I worked with Dave to prepare for my MBA application. While my initial request was a resume update, the process evolved into something much more comprehensive. Through multiple meetings, we delved into uncovering my strengths, weaknesses and crafting my personal value proposition. Dave's customer-centric approach was evident throughout; he assured me that we would dedicate as much time as necessary to perfect my application materials to both my satisfaction and his standards as an expert. The comprehensive package he provided is a valuable resource for my future endeavors. Dave's patient and composed approach, coupled with his dedication to understanding my needs, established a trustworthy environment and guaranteed that he provided results tailored to my needs. The service he provided exceeded all my expectations and I would gladly recommend him.
Krisztina, France
Krisztina, FranceMultichannel Marketing Manager
Dave Crumby has outstanding Emotional Intelligence combined with great customer understanding, allowing him to lead career conversations to a factual and substantiated space, thus making me feel completely understood and therefore in the best conditions to express my needs and drivers
Federico, Switzerland
Federico, SwitzerlandInternational Marketing Director
Dave Crumby’s support is more than excellent. He is professional and provides detailed research into the sessions. His coaching, interview preparation, and strength identity and promotion were vital to my successful application for a global Associate Director position. We continue to have a enjoy teamwork to overcome career challenges.
Ausra, Switzerland
Ausra, SwitzerlandAssociate Director, EMEA
Dave Crumby has been immensely helpful for my career. His knowledge of recruitment practices and labour markets goes well beyond my expectations. What really struck me is how motivational he is and acts as a catalyst to getting you going and achieving your career goals. He digs deep in uncovering your motivations and uses such impressive ways to articulate them.  I highly recommend Dave as a Career Coach.
Chris, Ireland
Chris, IrelandSenior Project Manager.
I have learnt a lot from Dave. He has knowledge and great communication skills. Always prepared. The structured way of working is very helpful.
Magdalena, Poland
Magdalena, PolandRegional Marketing Manager
Dave Crumby has done a tremendous job in transforming how people see me. I thought I had a good CV and Cover Letter, yet Dave took them to another level. He understands the job market and knows what people are looking for.
Simon, UK
Simon, UKSenior Surveyor
I was clueless about how effective LinkedIn can be for advancing your career. Dave Crumby has opened my eyes to its potential. His ideas and suggestions have already led to new opportunities via LinkedIn, which has given me confidence in progressing my career further.
Rachel, UK
Rachel, UKBusiness Manager
Dave Crumby is an excellent talent search professional with clear communication skills and I felt that he really had my interests at heart … From the first interview with him I've been impressed by his incredible, deep strategic and technical knowledge …He took the time to really understand my potential, my expertise and skills as well as my "soft skills" and personality. This helped a lot in matching the position requirements almost as a custom-made suit ... He supported me every step of the way and was always available for follow-up. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Dave and I would definitely recommend getting in touch with him whether you are looking to enhance your personal branding, or if you are looking for new opportunities. Thanks Dave!
Giorgio, Spain
Giorgio, SpainCommercial Development Manager
Working with Dave Crumby was a great experience. His professional approach to the job search challenge was exceptional. It was clear that Dave fully understand the exact needs of his clients and is able to find candidates who are a great fit in terms of competency and cultural fit. The way Dave prepares candidates for final interviews is "best in class". Very highly recommended!
Paul, UK
Paul, UKGlobal Operations and Marketing Director

Your questions answered

We write each CV based on how employers actually hire. That means focusing on the details that matter most: your achievements, your relevance to the role, and how your experience matches the expectations in your market. Every CV is written by someone who understands local hiring standards and speaks the language of your industry.

We give your employees practical, personalised support that reflects your values as an employer. Each person gets direct access to an experienced CV writer or coach who understands their level and local market. We cover everything from CV writing and LinkedIn profiles to job search planning and one-to-one coaching. You’ll have a dedicated contact, minimal admin, and clear progress updates throughout.

Many services focus on layout or keywords without understanding what employers actually want. We take the time to understand your experience, position you correctly, and make sure your CV speaks to the right audience.

Yes. Our growing team includes writers and coaches who work in English, German, French, and other European languages. Your CV will always be written by someone with native-level knowledge of your target market.

Yes. Often, it’s not your experience that’s the problem. It’s how it’s presented. We help you reposition your CV, LinkedIn profile, and applications so they reflect your value and speak to the roles you’re aiming for.

Yes. We regularly support people going through redundancy or career change. Whether you’re paying privately or your employer is covering the cost, we’ll help you move forward with confidence.

Every team member brings local expertise and follows our shared standards. We have regular training, feedback loops, and internal reviews. This means you get consistent, high-quality support from someone who understands your market.

Yes. We work with professionals moving across borders and help them adapt their CV, LinkedIn, and approach for the new market. You’ll get guidance that reflects local hiring expectations and cultural differences

Start by filling out a short form or booking a service online. We’ll match you with someone who understands your goals and location. From there, we’ll agree on a timeline and begin the process together.

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