Answers
Straight answers to the questions internationally-trained candidates actually ask — about CVs, applicant tracking systems, and interviews in English. Written by a recruiter who has sat on the hiring side of the table. Free to read, no email required.
How do I make my CV ATS-friendly?
The formatting and keyword rules that decide whether a recruiter ever sees your CV.
Read the answer →Why do I keep getting rejected for jobs when I'm qualified?
The three gaps that reject qualified international candidates — and which one to fix first.
Read the answer →CV or resume? UK, US and EU formats compared
Photo or no photo, one page or two, and which personal details are illegal to include where.
Read the answer →How do I answer 'tell me about yourself' in an English job interview?
A 90-second structure for the opening question, with worked examples.
Read the answer →How do I talk about my achievements without sounding arrogant?
Claiming credit in a Western interview when you were raised not to.
Read the answer →Is interview coaching worth it, and what should it cost?
What the options cost, what each is good for, and when not to buy at all.
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