CV writers are often seen as a quick fix for stalled job searches, but their role is more nuanced than many people expect. This episode explores what CV writers actually do in practice, why people seek them out, and why outcomes can differ so widely from one person to the next. Rather than focusing on templates or tips, the discussion looks at CV writing as a process of interpretation — shaped by hiring norms, human judgment, and market conditions — and explains why no single document can guarantee a specific result.