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What employers mean by “culture fit” and how to demonstrate it in applications
When hiring managers say they want someone who is a “culture fit”, what they’re really trying to describe is a candidate who will work well with the team’s ways of doing things — both visible behaviours and unwritten norms. As someone...
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How to use Jobzvice Co templates to write a concise achievement-based cv
I use templates on Jobzvice Co every day with clients to turn long, task-focused CVs into concise, achievement-led documents that pass applicant tracking systems (ATS) and catch a recruiter's eye in seconds. Templates are not a shortcut —...
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How to present freelance and gig work on your cv to boost credibility
I often work with clients who worry that freelance and gig work looks "patchy" or less credible than a permanent job. I disagree — when you present it well, self-directed work can be one of the strongest signals of initiative, adaptable skills and...
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Why your cv summary is failing and the three lines that fix it today
I see hundreds of CVs every month. One recurring pattern stands out: the summary at the top—meant to hook a recruiter in 10 seconds—either disappears into a sea of bland statements or reads like a job description in reverse. The result? Your CV...
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How to research small employers quickly to tailor your application in 30 minutes
I still remember the first time I spent an afternoon trying to learn everything I could about a tiny social enterprise before an interview — and came away more confident because I had a plan. You don’t need an afternoon. With a structured...
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How to tailor your cv for uk graduate schemes (examples that pass applicant tracking systems)
Applying to UK graduate schemes is a numbers game and a clarity game. Recruiters are looking for tidy signals that you understand the role, have the relevant experience or potential, and can communicate both quickly. But before a human sees your CV,...
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What to include on a one‑page cv when applying to professional services roles
When recruiters in professional services ask for a one‑page CV, they mean business: they want a sharply focused document that proves you can communicate complex information clearly and efficiently. I’ve reviewed hundreds of applications — from...
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The honest cover letter structure that hiring managers actually read
I’m going to be blunt: most cover letters never get read. But the ones that do share a few simple traits — clarity, relevance and honesty. Over years of screening applications and coaching candidates, I learned to spot the letters that actually...
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