Posts tagged "ats"

A job advert for an operations coordinator on the left, its five stated requirements colour-matched by connecting lines to the corresponding evidence bullets in a tailored CV on the right

Why Tailored CVs Beat Generic CVs

A practical guide to tailored vs generic CVs: what to change, what to keep, and how to match a job description without losing your evidence.

17 Jul 2026 15 min read

Two versions of a junior software engineer’s CV showing a clean single-column layout beside a cluttered layout that is harder to parse

Your CV Has Two Audiences and Three Tests

Is your CV getting rejected before interview? Run three UK-focused tests for machine readability, recruiter triage and human credibility.

13 Jul 2026 12 min read