CV & Career Blog
Practical guides on writing a CV that gets interviews.
How to Write a Great CV in 2026
A modern, recruiter-tested guide to writing a CV that gets interviews — structure, sections, wording, and the mistakes to avoid.
ATS-Friendly CV: The Complete 2026 Guide
What an ATS actually does, what it can and cannot read, and the exact formatting rules that get your CV in front of a human.
10 Common CV Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
The CV mistakes that quietly kill applications — and the simple fixes recruiters wish every candidate knew.
CV vs Resume: What's the Difference?
CV and resume are used differently in the UK, US, and EU. Here's what to send where, and why our templates work for both.
100+ Powerful Action Verbs for Your CV
Stop starting bullets with 'Responsible for'. Use these strong, specific action verbs to make your achievements pop.
How to List Skills on a CV (With Examples)
Hard skills, soft skills, technical skills — what to include, what to leave off, and how to format the skills section so ATS systems read it.
How to Write a Student CV With No Work Experience
A practical CV template and structure for students and recent graduates with little or no formal work experience.
The Career-Change CV: A Practical Guide
Switching industries? Here's how to structure your CV so transferable skills shine and the gap in domain experience disappears.
Cover Letter vs CV: When You Need Both
Do you still need a cover letter in 2026? Yes — sometimes. Here's when to send one, and how to structure it so it actually gets read.
CV Formatting Rules That Pass Every ATS
The exact formatting checklist — fonts, margins, headings, file format — that maximizes your CV's ATS parsing accuracy.
CV Examples by Industry: IT, Sales, and Healthcare
What hiring managers in tech, sales, and healthcare actually look for on a CV — with concrete bullet examples for each.
How to Use a Word CV Template (Step by Step)
Downloaded a Word template? Here's how to edit it cleanly without breaking the layout — in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice.