The Top CV Hack Guaranteed to Get You More Interviews
As a certified CV writer, I have written thousands of CVs by this stage. And god knows how many I’ve read, but it’s gotta be close to 10,000! Lots of CVs have been written and read in my time. Essentially, the one key thing that I notice is a section that is so critical to […]
Are cover letters a waste of time?
I am here to bust that myth for you and understand when it is appropriate to use a cover letter, and when it might not be. One of the most regular questions I am asked by people is whether they should use a cover letter for an application. The reality is, for the majority of […]
Is Your CV Full of AI Slop? Here’s How to Fix It.
Trust me, everyone is sick of looking at AI slop. AI is fabulous, and I am not here to talk to you about how bad it is. I love it and could not imagine life without it, to be honest. At the minute, it is slowly becoming my best friend, my coach, my partner, and […]
I Reviewed 50 CVs In One Day: Here Are 6 Trends Costing You Interviews
Last week, I was down in Dublin at the Career Connect event acting as a panellist and CV reviewer. In just one day, I personally held over 50 CV consultations for a wide range of experienced professionals. It was an exhausting but eye-opening experience that put me right into the mindset of a recruiter and […]
5 Things You Probably Have On Your CV That Need to be Removed
Hiring standards move fast. If your CV hasn’t been updated in a few years, there is a strong chance it contains outdated habits that are working against you. With more applicants in the market and technology filtering your details before a human even sees them, you have to be strategic. You need to grab the […]
How to write your Core Competencies section of your CV.
It’s never been as important to get your CV right for today’s market. With more candidates applying for less vacancies out there, the CV is the thing that will push you to the top of the pile and get you an interview. Vague references and past job titles used to get you an interview because […]
Tailor your CV if you want to get more interviews. Here’s how.
The current market is a very challenging one. More and more people are going through redundancy meaning unemployment is higher. People feel unsettled when they see this activity, so they’re actively seeking new roles before they are impacted too. In January 2026 in the UK, the average time to start applying for a new job […]
Is AI Writing Your CV? Recruiters Can Tell. Here’s What to Do Instead.
AI is everywhere, isn’t it? From planning holidays to writing emails, it’s quickly becoming a part of our daily lives. And when it comes to the job search, it’s no different. We should absolutely be embracing this technology. But, like any powerful tool, knowing how to use it effectively is the key to success. Using […]
Own Your Story: How to Confidently Explain a Career Break
It’s a question that can fill even the most experienced professional with dread: “Talk me through your career gap…?” I see it all the time. Whether you’re staring at your CV, updating your LinkedIn, or sitting in an interview, that period when you weren’t working can feel like a major hurdle. The story you might […]
The 10-Year Rule: Why Your First Job Doesn’t Belong on Your CV Anymore
I was on a call last week with a client, a highly experienced Senior Manager in the tech sector. He had a fantastic career spanning over two decades. The problem? His CV was four pages long. It detailed every role he’d had since graduating from university, including his first junior position from 2002. When I […]