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CV Tips
Practical advice on writing CVs that get interviews.
7 reasons your CV isn't getting interviews (and how to fix them)
Most CVs that go quiet share the same fixable problems. Here are seven common reasons your CV isn't getting interviews - and how to fix each one.
jackjosephshort
4 days ago2 min read
How much should a CV cost in the UK?
UK CV writing ranges from about £50 to £400+. Here's what drives the price, what each tier gets you, and how to judge value rather than just cost.
jackjosephshort
4 days ago1 min read
How to tailor your CV to a job description (with a worked example)
Tailoring is the difference between a CV that gets read and one that gets filed. A simple, honest method for matching your CV to any job advert - with an example.
jackjosephshort
4 days ago2 min read
How long should a UK CV be?
Two pages is the usual UK answer - but length should follow relevance. How to judge the right CV length for graduates, professionals and senior candidates.
jackjosephshort
4 days ago1 min read
What recruiters actually look at in the first 10 seconds
A recruiter's first pass takes seconds. Here's what they actually look at in those first 10 seconds - and how to make sure your strongest points are in view.
jackjosephshort
4 days ago1 min read
CV vs resume: what UK employers expect
If you've read US-focused advice, you may be optimising for the wrong document. The UK conventions for a CV differ in a few ways worth knowing.
jackjosephshort
4 days ago1 min read
What to expect from a professional CV writer
Never used a CV service? Here's what a good one actually gives you for the money - from intake to editable files and an honest revision policy.
jackjosephshort
4 days ago1 min read
Duties vs outcomes: rewriting weak CV bullets
The fastest way to lift a CV is to turn duty statements into outcomes. How to spot weak bullets and rewrite them - with a simple structure.
jackjosephshort
4 days ago1 min read
How to write CV achievements when you don't have numbers
Not every achievement comes with a tidy percentage - and that's fine. How to write strong, credible CV bullets without inventing metrics.
jackjosephshort
4 days ago1 min read
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