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How an ATS really reads your CV (and what that means for you)

Behind every job application is an algorithm. Here's how Applicant Tracking Systems score your CV and the small changes that move the needle.

May 20, 2026 6 min read
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ChecklistJob search

The 30-second CV check before every application

A short pre-flight checklist to catch the obvious mistakes that cost interviews — no tools required.

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Interviews

Predicting interview questions from the job description

Every job posting telegraphs what you'll be asked. Here's how to read it like an interviewer.

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Job searchCV tips

Why am I not getting responses to my applications? 9 common reasons

You're sending applications and hearing nothing back? Here are the most common reasons applications get ignored — and how to fix your CV in a way that actually moves the needle.

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CV checkATS

Free CV check in 30 seconds — online and without signup

A free CV check shows you in seconds where your CV is losing you interviews. No registration, no email, no upload to a recruiter database.

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ATSCV tips

ATS CV: what it is and what it looks like (example & checklist)

An ATS-friendly CV gets parsed correctly by Applicant Tracking Systems and survives the first automated filter. Here's what one looks like, what to avoid, and a checklist you can run before every application.

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ChatGPTCV tips

ChatGPT for your CV: 7 prompts that actually work

Use ChatGPT as a CV editor, not a ghostwriter. Here are 7 concrete prompts to improve bullet points, surface ATS keywords, and stress-test your CV against a real job ad.

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CV tipsATS

How to optimize your CV: 12 levers that lift your match score immediately

Concrete, prioritised CV improvements that work today — from profile line and bullet points to ATS-friendly layout and keyword strategy.

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