CV and Resume Tips, Guides and Examples
Practical, up-to-date advice to help you write a stronger CV and land more interviews.
Resume Summary Examples for Every Career Stage
Real resume summary examples for graduates, career changers, managers, developers and more, plus a simple formula to write and adapt your own in minutes.
August 28, 20266 min read
Best Resume Format in 2026 (With Comparison)
The best resume format for most people is reverse-chronological. Compare all three resume formats, see who each one suits, and get the page setup right.
August 27, 20266 min read
How to List Education on a CV (With Examples)
Learn how to list education on a CV: the standard format, where the section belongs, whether to add grades, and how to handle unfinished degrees and courses.
August 25, 20267 min read
How to List Certifications on a Resume
How to list certifications on a resume: the standard format, where to place them, which ones are worth adding, plus in-progress, expired, and online ones.
August 24, 20266 min read
Hobbies and Interests on a CV: Should You Include Them?
Should you put hobbies and interests on a CV? Learn when they help, which ones signal real skills, which to leave off, and how to write them specifically.
August 22, 20266 min read
References on a CV: What to Include (and When)
Should you list references on a CV? Usually no. Learn when to share them, who to ask, how to ask properly, and how to format a clean, correct reference list.
August 21, 20266 min read
Should You Put a Photo on Your CV?
Should you put a photo on your CV? It depends on the country. See where photos are expected, why many employers prefer none, and how to take a good one.
August 19, 20267 min read
Resume Action Verbs That Make Bullet Points Stronger
Resume action verbs grouped by category, with before-and-after bullet rewrites, weak phrases to cut, and simple rules on tense so your CV reads stronger.
August 18, 20266 min read
How to Quantify Achievements on Your Resume
Learn how to quantify achievements on your resume: the types of numbers to look for, before-and-after bullet rewrites, and what to do with no hard data.
August 16, 20266 min read
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