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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Writing a PR CV

When I worked for a PR agency (a long time ago) some bright young graduate once thought it a good idea to hammer a huge sign asking for a job into the lawn in front of the office. The boss was furious. To ...

Writing a CV for IT Project Managers

When writing a CV for IT project managers you need to demonstrate both technical and soft skills. Most important is to describe your achievements. The primary purpose of a CV is to give confidence to the ...

How to write a marketing CV

As a marketer, you understand the essential principals to writing any effective piece of communication. Your proposition, headline and call to action. Most importantly the concept of a target audience. The ...

How to write a finance CV

Very often the first communication between you and a potential new employer, your CV plays a critical role in getting your next job. Whether you are looking for a step up the ladder or move into something ...

How to avoid age discrimination in a CV

Age discrimination, like any form of discrimination, is unlawful in the UK. However, research exists to show many job seekers feel they have been discriminated against whether through intent or unconscious ...

How to write an executive CV

When planning on how to write an executive CV both the presentation of information and demonstration of leadership achievements are vitally important. Getting the right tone of voice within the CV is key ...

How to make the ‘Interests’ section in your CV interesting

Having an interests section is optional. But of all the CV sections in a CV, the ‘interests’ section is the one that allows you to really let your hair down – giving the reader a glimpse into the ...

How to write a graduate or early career CV

How you approach writing a CV for your first career role depends very much on what work experience you have already and how aligned your qualifications are to your career ambition. This is going to vary ...

How to write an IT CV

When writing a CV for IT roles there are important considerations to think about. It is a given that many IT roles have a degree of technical focus around them, however, this should not define your CV. It ...

Permanent v Contractor CVs

There is a perception that contractor CVs are quite different to CVs for those looking for permanent roles. Working on a fixed term or contract basis is common in many industries – from IT and ...

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