our CV should be written, NOT designed! It's not a magazine page or scrapbook layout - it should be plain and simple, in black and white, with no frills or weird fonts.

Don't do silly things like this - your CV must be plain and simple, black and white with no nonsense like different sized letters. Let your skills and experience shine without gimmicks.

It's CRUCIAL to optimise your CV for the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), also called the CV Scanner. These articles explain more: ...

As a professional CV writer with more than 13 years’ experience, I can provide you with a CV that will attract the attention of recruiters and HR representatives for all the right reasons. My job is to work directly with you to help make your career dreams the reality you desire.

In the video I used the example of a car. If you buy a BMW, but that car has had all the original parts replaced with off-brand alternatives, is it still going to perform like the original vehicle?Sadly, as my ex-boyfriend found out, no.

Trying to re-enter the workforce after some time away? Your future success relies on more than just a new CV. I can help you. So many clients come to me with dreams of new jobs, new careers and moves overseas. It can be hard to keep up the momentum, when you don’t feel you’re getting anywhere.

Need to change your life? Trying to figure out how to do it? I have a great tip for you this Tuesday! So many clients come to me with dreams of starting a new chapter of their life overseas. The trouble comes when they’re also wrestling with the urge to change careers. Which dream should take priority? Here’s what you need to do…

Your potential employer wants to see that you pay attention to the little things. Understanding what your role requires of you starts here! You’d be surprised how many people make these simple, but costly mistakes on their job applications. Sometimes you are rushing to apply to multiple jobs, on various platforms. Mistakes creep in.

How do you write your first CV, if you’ve got no work experience? Has this question been bugging you for a while? Me, too. Now you have the answer! This book will teach you to create your perfect first CV, even when you’ve had no work experience.

This week Dylan is in the spotlight. He had some very positive things to say about his experience of getting a new CV. He even had a life-changing career outcome! I’m so happy to hear about his success and to share his story with you.

Sick of your job? The end of the Tax Year is nigh! It’s that time of year again, when you’re starting to think “am I where I need to be in my career?”

Decorate your body, not your CV! Your CV is not a work of art and should not be decorated. That means no illustrations, no fancy borders. Keep the coloured ink away. Stick to black and white only. Basically, no fussy stuff that will confuse CV scanning software, or make your potential employer cringe as they put your CV into the ‘no’ pile (before even reading it).

Wow! Just wow! I was honoured to read Luke’s kind and generous words, in regards to his recent experience of working with me on his brand new CV, cover letter, Indeed and LinkedIn.

They don’t really need to know what primary school you went to, or how many scout badges you got! Your work history only needs to cover the last fifteen years

You only need one CV for anywhere in the world. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Certainly don’t pay for different versions of your CV for different job applications in different countries. One good CV will get you a job anywhere, from a mining role in Middle Earth to a teaching position at Rydell High. When employers like what they see, you’ll be the one that they want.

So you’re searching online right now thinking “how do I write the best CV?” You’ve come to right place. I’ll sort that out for you. It’s a very simple process. You’re already here. Just look in the store!

One of my recent clients has written a  Diary of a CV Rewrite, to inform potential clients of my process. I’m sure this will be extremely helpful to anyone who is considering buying a CV package. The diary entries below are written by Heather Myburgh.

Some employers use CV scanners or scanning software to digitally eliminate unsuitable contenders, while others still use humans who dedicate less than twenty seconds to reading each CV/Résumé.

Here are my top tips for beating the ATS scanner – Simple formatting is CRUCIAL, don’t use multiple columns or other weird formatting – Your CV/Résumé must be a Word doc, not PDF – Include key words in a sensible way, don’t resort to tricks like teeny tiny fonts or white text on a white background, that’s just silly nonsense

Simple and easy to read – this is the recurring message I hear from HR personnel, hiring managers, recruiters and business owners when they talk about CV/Résumés. Regardless of the country or the industry – the principles are ALWAYS the same.