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From your first CV to explaining a gap: clear guides on every part of a UK CV, with examples for everyday jobs.
CV help
CV helpHow to Write a CVA step-by-step guide to writing a UK CV, covering format, personal statement, work history, education and skills, with a clear order to follow.
CV helpHow to Write a CV With No Work ExperienceHow to write a CV with no work experience, using education, volunteering, projects and transferable skills to show what you can offer an employer.
CV helpSchool Leaver CV: Writing Your First CVA guide for school leavers writing their first CV, covering what to include instead of work experience and how to present GCSEs and activities.
CV helpCV Personal Statement ExamplesHow to write a CV personal statement, with short examples for different situations including school leavers, career changers and experienced staff.
CV helpHow Long Should a CV Be?How long a UK CV should be, with clear guidance for school leavers, mid-career applicants and senior candidates, and how to shorten one that runs long.
CV helpCV vs Resume: The DifferenceThe difference between a CV and a resume, why the UK uses CV for standard job applications, and how UK CVs differ from US resumes in length and content.
CV helpSkills to Put on a CVWhich skills to put on a CV, the difference between hard and soft skills, and examples for retail, care, office and trade roles to help you choose.
CV helpUK CV Format and LayoutHow to format a UK CV using the standard reverse chronological layout, including section order, fonts, spacing and what to avoid for readability.
CV helpExplaining Gaps in EmploymentHow to explain gaps in employment on a UK CV, when to mention them directly, and how to describe time out for caring, health, study or redundancy.
CV helpWriting a CV for a Career ChangeHow to write a CV for a career change, focusing on transferable skills, a targeted personal statement and how to present unrelated past experience.
CV helpCV for a Part-Time Student JobHow students can write a CV for a part-time job, balancing studies, short work history, availability and skills gained through college or university.
CV helpHow to Write an ATS-Friendly CVA plain-language guide to writing an ATS-friendly CV, covering simple formatting, keyword matching and file types that most tracking systems can read.
CV helpTailoring Your CV to a Job AdvertHow to tailor a CV to a job advert, including which sections to adjust each time, matching the job description and keeping the process quick.
CV helpReferences on a CVWhether to include references on a UK CV, how to write 'references available on request', and how to prepare your referees before you apply.
CV helpCommon CV MistakesThe most common CV mistakes UK job seekers make, from formatting and proofreading errors to vague statements, and how to fix each one.
CV helpHobbies and Interests on a CVWhether to include hobbies and interests on a CV, which ones are worth mentioning, and how to avoid a section that adds nothing to your application.
CV helpListing GCSEs, A Levels and Degrees on a CVHow to list GCSEs, A levels and degrees on a UK CV, including how much detail to give, how to handle grades and when to summarise older results.
CV helpCV Tips for Over-50sAge-neutral CV tips for over-50s job seekers, covering how much work history to include, dates, and how to keep a long career focused and relevant.
CV helpAction Verbs for a CVA categorised list of strong action verbs for a CV, grouped by leadership, communication, organisation and problem solving, to replace weak phrasing.