Recruiters and hiring managers usually spend only a few seconds scanning each CV. They are not looking for design or decoration, they are looking for clear, relevant information. A CV that is cluttered with images, columns and fancy formatting can actually make it harder for them to find what matters.

An overly gaudy or decorative presentation can be more detrimental than beneficial. A visually cluttered CV can easily scare off potential employers who are looking for clarity and professionalism.

It's far more effective to aim your CV towards a specific role, using your transferrable skills and background to produce a CV that hits the target every time.

Before your CV ever reaches the discerning eyes of hiring managers, it must first navigate its way through the formidable ATS gatekeeper. The Applicant Tracking System, or ATS, acts as this gatekeeper, serving as the initial filter in the hiring process. It's a powerful, automated tool used by countless companies to manage the overwhelming influx of job applications.