How we write our guides
Our CV, cover letter and career guides are for people who want a clear answer and the next step, not a lecture. These are the rules every guide follows.
Our rules
Plain words first
Short sentences and everyday words. If we have to use a term like “personal statement”, we explain it.
No made-up facts
We don’t invent statistics, studies, quotes or experts. If we can’t be sure, we leave it out.
UK-specific
UK spelling and UK habits: CVs not résumés, GCSEs and A levels, notice periods, “Yours sincerely”.
Say when it depends
Where the answer depends on your contract, the job advert or your situation, we say so and tell you what to check.
How a guide is made
We start from real questions
Each guide answers something people ask while they write a CV or apply for a job: how long a CV should be, how to explain a gap, what to say at the start of a cover letter.
We give the answer first
Every guide opens with a short, direct answer, then explains it step by step with examples written for everyday jobs.
We use AI tools, and our rules
We use AI writing tools to help draft and check our guides. Every guide still has to follow the rules on this page: no invented facts, UK conventions, plain words. Example CVs and letters use made-up people and employers.
We fix mistakes
If you spot something wrong, out of date or unclear, tell us and we’ll correct it.