Guides
Short, practical guides to getting your CV and application past the software and in front of a person.
How to write a CV (2026 guide)
How to write a CV employers want to read, section by section, plus what changes in the UK, Ireland, the US, Europe, the Gulf, Australia and beyond.
8 min readWhat is an ATS, and how do you make an ATS-friendly CV?
How applicant tracking systems read your CV, the formatting that breaks them, and a simple checklist to fix it.
6 min readHow to write CV achievements that get noticed
Turn "responsible for" duties into clear, measurable achievements, with a simple formula and examples for different jobs.
6 min readCV vs resume: what's the difference?
When to call it a CV and when to call it a resume, in Ireland, the UK, Europe and North America, and whether the format should change.
4 min readHow to write a cover letter (with a simple structure)
A four-paragraph structure for a cover letter employers will actually read, with tips on tone, length and sign-off.
5 min readHow to write a CV with no work experience
A CV for your first job, part-time work or an internship, using education, projects, volunteering and transferable skills.
5 min read