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What really happens when your CV lands on a recruiter's desk. Insights from 20+ years of hiring expertise.

Recruiters read a CV for an average of seven seconds, before an applicant tracking system (ATS) even decides whether it reaches a human. This blog explains what actually gets applications through that gate: how ATS software filters candidates, the keyword and formatting rules that matter in today's market, and how to write a CV and cover letter that a recruiter, not just a parser, wants to read.

Written from 20+ years of UK hiring experience, every article is practical and evidence-led. Learn how to beat ATS filters, avoid the LinkedIn mistakes that make recruiters skip your profile, and turn your experience into achievements that score well automatically. New guides are published regularly, so check back, or run a free ATS scan to see how your CV scores today.

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