FCDC CV Revamp With James Congdon

Episode Summary.

For our first-ever FCDC CV Revamp session, community members had their CVs reviewed live by James Congdon, a recruiter specialising in SEO, GEO, Paid Search, and eCommerce hiring.

The session focused on helping marketers, freelancers, SEO specialists, content strategists, and writers improve how they present their experience for freelance and full-time opportunities.

James reviewed CVs from multiple FCDC members and shared practical feedback on positioning, formatting, readability, recruiter expectations, portfolios, and clearer communication of impact.

Community members also discussed the frustrations of applying for international roles without feedback, which led to conversations about clarity, positioning, and job applications.

Guest’s profile.

✍🏾 Name: James Congdon

✍🏾 What James does: Founder & Recruitment Specialist

✍🏾 Company: Withfrontier

✍🏾 Noteworthy: James is a former digital marketer with 12 years of experience and has placed over 700 candidates across digital agencies, B2B businesses, and eCommerce brands in the UK, US, Australia, and Dubai.

Key insights.

💡 Show outcomes, not just responsibilities

James emphasised the importance of including measurable results, not just listing tasks or responsibilities.

💡 Tailor your CV to each role

He advised attendees to customise their CVs for specific roles, industries, and job descriptions instead of sending the same version everywhere.

💡 Make your CV easy to scan

Clear formatting, concise summaries, and readable layouts help recruiters quickly understand a candidate’s value.

💡 Include the tools you use

James recommended creating dedicated sections for SEO, analytics, and marketing tools to clarify technical familiarity.

💡 Portfolios strengthen applications

For writers and strategists, portfolio websites or linkable work samples help showcase expertise and versatility.

Connect with James;

• LinkedIn