CV Writing
Make your CV impossible to ignore. Format, structure, and language that gets you past the first cut.
How to explain a gap on your CV without apologising for it
CV gap worrying you? A senior UK recruiter on how to date it, word it in one line, and handle redundancy, health, caring or a long job hunt.
Are you hiding Prompt Injections in your Resume?
Applicants are hiding prompt injections in their CVs to fool AI screening tools. Does it work, is it legal, and what happens when recruiters find out?
"Jobcentre in your pocket" review
We review the government's new 'Jobcentre in your pocket' AI tool. Does it actually help with your CV and job search? Here's our honest verdict.
The 10 CV mistakes that get you overlooked before the first interview
A senior UK recruiter reveals the 10 CV mistakes that cost candidates interviews, and the quick fixes that actually work.
CV formats explained: chronological, functional, and hybrid, which to use and when
Chronological, functional or hybrid CV? A UK recruiter breaks down which format works best, and who should never touch a functional CV.
How to tailor your CV for every job application without losing your mind
Stop sending the same CV everywhere. A senior recruiter's practical system for tailoring your CV fast without rewriting it from scratch each time.
The graduate CV: how to make no experience look like a strength
No work experience? No problem. A senior UK recruiter explains exactly how to write a graduate CV that gets noticed in 2025.
ATS-proof your CV: what recruiters' software is really looking for
ATS rejecting your CV before a human sees it? Learn what applicant tracking software actually does and how to fix your CV fast.
How to write a personal statement that actually gets read
Learn how to write a CV personal statement that hiring managers actually read. Real examples, what to cut, and how to tailor it fast.