Career guide
Practical advice on writing CVs, cover letters and recruitment.
CV Template to Fill In Online: No Word File Needed
A CV template to fill in online instead of a Word file: sections, live preview, PDF with a text layer, UK conventions, common mistakes and a checklist.
How to Choose a CV Template: Layout, Colours and Typography by Industry
A CV template is seen before a single word is read. This guide shows how to match the layout to the amount of experience, the colour and typeface to the industry, and how to test the document before sending it.
How to Write a CV That Survives the First Screening
A recruiter spends roughly fifteen seconds on a single CV. This guide shows what actually gets read in that time and how to structure the document so it makes it past the first screening.