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How to Write a CV in 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
Structure, length, sections, layout and proofreading: the steps to build a readable CV in a few minutes, without starting from a blank page.
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ATS and applications
CV PDF or Word: Which File Format Should You Send?
A text-based PDF is the safe default, but some employers ask for Word. Here is how to choose, name your file, and check that it stays readable.
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ATS and applications
LinkedIn Profile vs CV: What to Copy, What to Tailor
Your CV and your online profile tell the same career story in different ways. Here is what to copy, what to adapt, and where consistency really matters.
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International and career
Photo on a CV: Should You Include One? A Country Guide
In the UK, Ireland, Canada, the US and Australia a photo is generally not expected. Elsewhere it can still be normal. Here is how to decide, and what to do if you include one.
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Writing your CV
Languages on a CV: Levels, CEFR and Where to Put Them
"Fluent French" can mean almost anything. Here is how to list your languages and levels honestly, with the CEFR scale, real proof and the right spot on the page.
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Writing your CV
How Long Should a CV Be? One Page or Two, Decided
One page or two? The right length depends on your experience, your country and the role. Here is how to decide, what to cut and what to keep.
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Writing your CV
Hobbies on a CV: Should You Include Them, and How?
Hobbies can give a CV some personality or waste a valuable line. Here is how to decide, what to write and where it belongs.
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Writing your CV
Remote Job CV: Show You Can Deliver Without an Office
A remote hiring manager wants evidence, not promises. Here is how to show autonomy, written communication and results that don't depend on an office.
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International and career
Employment Gap on a CV: How to Explain It Honestly
A career break isn't something to hide. Date formats, wording, cover letter lines and interview answers to talk about a gap calmly and truthfully.
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Writing your CV
Internship CV for Students: How to Land Your First Placement
An internship CV is built around your education, projects and activities. Here is how to order, write and tailor it to each posting.
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Writing your CV
CV With No Experience: What to Put on It
No work history doesn't mean an empty page. Here is what to include instead, how to structure it, and how to word each line.
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ATS and applications
ATS-Friendly CV: Myths, Facts and Practical Tips
No, a robot doesn't throw your CV in the bin. But some formatting choices make it unreadable. Here's what to know, without panic.
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Writing your CV
CV Examples by Profession: What Really Changes from One Field to Another
Six professions, six ways to build a CV. What to put at the top, which proof to provide and what is better left out.
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Writing your CV
CV Personal Statement: How to Write a Professional Profile That Hooks Readers
Three lines at the top of your CV can decide whether the rest gets read. A simple formula, before/after examples and the phrases to ban.
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How to Describe Your Work Experience with Measurable Results
A list of duties proves nothing. Here is how to turn your responsibilities into achievements, even when you don't have precise figures.
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Writing your CV
Skills to Put on a CV: What Employers Really Look For
Hard skills, soft skills, tools, languages: how to select the right skills, word them precisely and, above all, prove them.
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ATS and applications
How to Tailor Your CV to a Job Posting in 20 Minutes
No need to rewrite everything for every application. A five-step method, with a full example, to adjust what matters in twenty minutes.
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ATS and applications
The CV Mistakes That Cost You Interviews (and How to Fix Them)
Twelve concrete mistakes, from the spelling error to the unreadable file, each with a simple fix to apply before you send your CV.
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International and career
CV or Résumé: What Changes From One Country to Another?
The same word does not mean the same document everywhere. Length, photo, personal details: what changes between Europe, Canada and the United States.
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International and career
Preparing Your CV When You Change Careers: A Complete Guide
Your background is not a handicap if it is well told. Transferable skills, CV format, summary and examples for a credible career change.
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