CV, ATS and job application guides
How UK employers screen applications and how to get through: CVs that pass applicant tracking systems, cover letters that get read, and interview preparation.
How to Optimise Your CV for UK Jobs: ATS Guide for 2026
Most UK employers screen CVs with applicant tracking software first. Learn what ATS systems look for and how to format your CV so it reaches a recruiter.
Read the guideBest AI CV Builder in the UK for 2026: CV and ATS Guide
Sent dozens of applications and heard nothing back? See how AI CV builders work, what UK applicant tracking systems check, and how to choose the right tool.
Read the guideHow to Write a UK Cover Letter: Format, Length and Structure
UK cover letters follow a set format. Learn the structure, ideal length and what to write in each paragraph, with extra advice if you need visa sponsorship.
Read the guideUK Graduate Interview Preparation: STAR, Questions and Tips
How to prepare for UK graduate job interviews: the STAR method, competency questions, assessment centres and how to answer questions about sponsorship.
Read the guideWhy UK Job Applications Get No Reply and How to Fix It
Applying to roles that look perfect and hearing nothing? Learn why UK applications stall, how to spot jobs you can realistically win, and what to change.
Read the guideJob Fit Score Chrome Extension: Check a Role Before Applying
Stop guessing which UK jobs are worth an evening. See how a browser extension shows your fit score, missing keywords and sponsor status before you apply.
Read the guideHow to Get a Job in the UK With No Connections (2026 Guide)
No network, no mentor, no industry contacts? Here is how to build professional connections from scratch and compete for jobs in the UK, wherever you started.
Read the guide7,000 Students in 65 Days: Lessons From Building a Job Tool
How a UK job search platform reached 7,000 users in 65 days: what worked, what failed and what the students and graduates using it told us they needed.
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Tools for this step
AI CV builder for UK jobs
Tailor your CV to the role you are applying for. Get suggestions based on the job description so your CV matches what recruiters actually scan for.
ATS CV checker for UK applications
Most UK employers screen CVs with applicant tracking software first. Cafy analyses your CV against each job description and shows what to fix before you apply.
AI cover letter generator
Write a personalised cover letter for any role, matched to the job description, then review and edit it before you send.