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.
CV Writing Tips for the 2020s
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CV Writing Tips
Level up your CV: Combating ageism in today’s job market
Level up your CV: Combating ageism in today's job market Ageism, the unfair treatment of individuals based on their age, can be a significant barrier in the job search and workplace. While certain practices are legally prohibited, unconscious bias can still creep in,...
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...
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...
Tips for entry-level investment and banking jobs
Tips for entry-level investment and banking jobs: Get a good education. A strong foundation in finance is essential for any investment banker. A bachelor's degree in finance or a related field is a good starting point. You can also consider getting a master's degree...
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...
COVID-19: Availability of CV writing services
All our recommended CV and LinkedIn profile writers work from home offices, so it is business as usual. Please contact us if you need help with your CV and/or other job seeking documents.
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...
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...