Welcome to the Jobseeker’s Blog from Brendan Hope CV Writing, a practical hub of CV advice, job-search strategies and career guidance for UK jobseekers and professionals targeting UK roles from overseas.
Whether you are writing your first CV, planning a career move or preparing for interviews, you will find step-by-step guides, templates and real-world tips to help you move forward with confidence.
You can also explore my wider career advice services if you would like one-to-one support alongside these articles.
This blog is designed as your one-stop shop for all things jobseeking. Articles are organised around the core areas I support clients with every day:
If you are not sure where to begin, these in-depth guides are a good starting point:
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Have you just left or are you about to leave university? Whether you’ve got your future career perfectly mapped out or are unsure about what it is you want to do now that you’ve left the campus bubble finding your first job can be a daunting and at times disheartening...
What is ATS optimised CV? The term gets flung around by recruiters and job search sites alike, with very few expanding on what it actually means and why it should matter to you. Even when you do discover what the acronym stands for, knowing its importance and how it...
If you would like one-to-one support alongside these resources, you can:
– Request a free CV review to see how your current CV is landing.
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