CV Writing Tips

CV Writing Tips for the 2020s

Your CV may only get a 6-second glance during the initial screening stage—so make it count! In 2026, a great CV isn’t just about listing your jobs; it’s about marketing your impact and navigating AI filters.

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Using Colour on your CV

Guide to Using Colour on CVs and Career Documents Hiring managers don’t see candidates in terms of black and white. Not anymore, anyway. To make your CV stand out to human readers and highlight achievements, it is important to incorporate colour into the design. When...

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STAR Method for CV Writing

The STAR method is a CV writing technique that can help you highlight your skills and experience in a clear, concise, and persuasive way. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. SITUATION: Talk about the situation or challenge you came across. It could be...

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Using AI to write a CV

To improve your job search, use AI-powered tools like Wordtune to rephrase job descriptions and ChatGPT to generate relevant achievements. Use the STAR method to structure your statements and tools like Resume.io to create a professional CV. For industry-specific...

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Download your LinkedIn data before the update

Jobseekers: Do This Before LinkedIn’s Next Update In September 2016, LinkedIn announced a redesign of its desktop (non-app) user interface. The announcement noted, “This is the largest redesign since LinkedIn’s inception.” The design update is expected to bring the...

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CV REWRITE TIPS

FORMATTING All CV information should be in the main body of the Word document because of the way applicant tracking systems (ATS) process documents during the selection phase of recruitment. The software may not parse the information correctly if the text is placed...

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