About Talent Atlas
Who We Are
Talent Atlas Career Consulting is a South African-based, international career consulting studio that turns experience into opportunity. We specialise in ATS-friendly CV writing, LinkedIn optimisation, cover letters, and interview coaching. Founded by Mattheus Wessels, a global recruiter and people leader, we serve graduates, career changers, and senior professionals across Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and clients worldwide.
We blend recruiter insight with brand strategy. Your story stays human, your documents meet Applicant Tracking System requirements, and hiring managers see clear value fast. No gimmicks, just credible content that gets you shortlisted.
What we do, in plain English:
CV writing and resume optimisation, LinkedIn profile makeovers, keyword research and Core Competencies, skills-based and hybrid CVs, mock interviews, job search strategy, and personal branding.
Our Approach
Clarity first, then impact. We design for software and people so your application passes the scan and wins the read.
- Discovery
We map your goals, target roles, and metrics. Expect smart questions that surface achievements recruiters care about.
- Keyword and market research
We analyse job descriptions to extract priority skills, then align your Core Competencies and content with employer language.
- ATS-ready build
Single-column layout, universal fonts, clean headings, consistent dates, role-aligned keywords. No text boxes or graphics that break parsing.
- Evidence of impact
Strong verbs, measurable outcomes, and concise bullets that show scope, action, and results. Links to LinkedIn or portfolio where useful.
- Platform optimisation
Search-friendly LinkedIn headlines, summaries that rank, and messaging templates for outreach to recruiters and hiring managers.
- Refine and coach
Focused edits, a practical checklist, and optional mock interview coaching so your documents and delivery match.
Result: searchable, skimmable, hireable. Your CV is ATS compliant, your LinkedIn profile is discoverable, and your message is consistent across platforms.