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:
You can then browse the latest articles below, or use your on-page filters to dive deeper into specific topics.
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UK student CV examples for school leavers and university students, with ATS-friendly templates, skills lists and real examples. Learn what to include, how to structure your CV, and how to stand out with little or no experience.
If you’re an executive jobseeker aiming for Marketing Executive / Senior Marketing Executive roles (or you’re positioning for Marketing Manager next), your CV can’t read like a to-do list. It needs to read like commercial proof: what you owned, what you moved, and...
Customer service plays a vital role in the UK job market, and it can be a powerful foundation for your career. This guide explains what customer service really means, the skills employers value and how to turn your frontline experience into a stronger CV, a better LinkedIn profile and a more confident interview performance.
Comprehensive Sales Rep UK guide: explore salary ranges, key skills, CV examples, LinkedIn tips & interview advice from a professional CV writer.
Administrative careers in the UK, skills, CVs, cover letters, LinkedIn tips, interviews, and job search strategies to win offers.
Looking to turn your internship into more than just experience? Discover practical tips, expert strategies, and real client success stories to help you transform any internship into a long-term career win. Whether it’s your first role or your next pivot, this guide shows you how to make every moment count.
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.
– Explore my CV writing services for graduates, professionals and executives.
– Book a discovery call to talk through your situation and next steps.
