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Insights, guides, and updates to help you navigate the job market and supercharge your hiring process.
The Ultimate Guide to the UK Job Application in 2026: Master the Process
Your complete guide to the modern UK job application. Learn how to write an ATS-friendly CV, craft a compelling cover letter, and use AI to your advantage.
The VacanCV UK Talent Report: What Our Data Shows About the Tech Skills Gap
With thousands of new CVs and job applications processed every month, we have real-time data on the skills candidates have, and the skills employers are desperately searching for. Here's what we found.
You Have 300+ CVs to Screen. Here’s How to Find the Top 10 in 24 Hours.
Congratulations, your job post went viral. The bad news? You have 300+ CVs to screen. If you spend just 3 minutes on each, that is 15 hours of work. There is a new way: AI-Powered Screening.
How to Write a Job Description That Attracts Top Talent (Includes AI Generator)
Your job description is your single most important piece of recruitment marketing. A bad one attracts unqualified applicants. A great one sells the role. The problem? Writing them is hard.
The Best Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for UK Small Businesses & Startups
You're a UK small business owner. You post a job and suddenly your inbox is a flaming disaster. You need an ATS, but enterprise tools are too expensive. What you need is something simple, central, and powerful.
We Analysed 500 CVs from r/UKJobs: These Are the 5 Mistakes Everyone Makes
The r/UKJobs subreddit is a fantastic community for real, honest feedback. We anonymously reviewed 500 CVs and found that 90% of job seekers are making the same five critical mistakes.
How to Beat AI Video Interviews: A Guide to Common UK Questions
AI is now screening your interviews. Learn the common questions and how to structure your answers to impress both the bot and the human.
How to Make a CV for a Job in the UK (2026 ATS-Friendly Guide)
Your CV is the single most important document. This guide shows you how to make a CV for a job in the UK that satisfies both ATS robots and human recruiters.
Teal vs. Kickresume vs. VacanCV: Why Use Three Tools When You Only Need One?
The modern job search is a mess of open tabs and fragmented tools. You might be using Kickresume to design a CV and Teal to track your applications. Why pay for both when a unified platform exists?
Top CV Builders for the UK Market (No 'Pay-to-Download' Tricks)
It’s the most deceptive practice in the job-seeking world: the "freemium" CV builder. We've compiled a list of the best, most powerful options for UK job seekers that are ATS-friendly.
Using AI for Your Career Path: A 5-Step Guide to Change
Feeling stuck? AI can help. This guide shows you how to use AI to discover new career paths, identify skill gaps, and create a realistic plan for change.
Why Your Job Search Spreadsheet Is Costing You Interviews (And What to Use Instead)
If you're deep in a job search, you probably have "The Spreadsheet." It started as a way to feel organised, but now it's a source of anxiety. There is a better way: a job application tracker.
The Best Free CV Builder for the UK Market (100% ATS-Friendly)
Looking for a free CV builder that is actually free? We explore the best ATS-friendly options for the UK market, without the "pay-to-download" tricks.