CV Writing Tips

Writing a strong CV is about far more than formatting or buzzwords. In this section, you’ll find practical CV writing tips from professional CV writers with decades of experience helping candidates secure interviews across the UK job market.

From structuring your CV correctly to tailoring it for specific roles and applicant tracking systems (ATS), these articles are designed to help you present your experience clearly, confidently and strategically. Whether you’re early in your career or targeting senior positions, our CV writing advice focuses on what employers and recruiters actually look for.

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How to write an online application form

Writing online application forms can be a time-consuming business. They are mainly used by public service organisations in the belief that they offer a fairer way of assessing candidates than the CV. ...

Should I use an infographic CV?

Where the traditional CV relies very much on written content, infographic CVs rely on visual representation and design to display information. The thinking behind this is that visual information tends to ...

Writing a human rights CV

You need to demonstrate more than just your passion for social justice and improving people’s lives when writing a human rights CV. Whatever your specialism – for example as a lawyer, policy maker or ...

Why is there so much conflicting CV advice?

Keep your CV to two pages. No, make it longer to demonstrate your long and successful career. Include references to show you are credible. No, don’t include references. Never, never, never include ...

How to write a retail CV

The competition for retail jobs is always fierce. This makes having a compelling CV all the more important. Your CV needs to stand out amongst many other candidates and demonstrate a wide range of customer ...

How to write a military to civilian CV

It is one thing to transition your career from say a customer service manager to a fundraiser. However, probably the greatest contrast in any form of career change is for someone from the military looking ...

How to write an engineering CV

Good engineers are in short supply so it is likely your expertise will be highly sought after. On top of this, in the UK just one in ten engineers are female according to the Women’s Engineering Society ...

Writing an accountant CV

Writing a good accountant CV is all about grabbing attention. Have clearly labelled headings so the reader can navigate their way around easily. Focus the CV to your target accountancy roles and ensure ...

How to write an administration CV

Writing an effective administration CV poses quite a challenge. Firstly, the competition for admin roles is intense, yet you need your CV to stand out. Secondly, administration roles can – on the surface ...

Writing a sales CV

The great thing about writing a sales CV is that your major achievements are directly quantifiable. However, being a great sales person is about so much more than just numbers. Intrinsically, it is about ...

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