AMA about Crafting CVs for the UK Job Market
19 Mar 2026
I’m hosting an AMA on creating effective CVs tailored for the UK job market, based on my experience living in London since 2019 and navigating multiple phases of job searching.
Inspired by the following challenge: Create a Moment: Ask MoTaverse Anything.
Inspired by the following challenge: Create a Moment: Ask MoTaverse Anything.
I’ll share practical, real-world insights into what recruiters and hiring managers in the UK actually look for in a CV—from structuring your experience to highlighting impact and tailoring applications. I’ll also cover common mistakes, ATS-friendly formatting, and how to stand out in a competitive market.
Additionally, I’ll be focusing on supporting professionals returning to work after a career break, with tips on rebuilding confidence, positioning gaps positively, and making a strong comeback.
Whether you're actively job hunting, switching careers, or returning after a pause, this AMA is designed to be approachable, honest, and helpful.
Madhuri Mittal
QA Engineer
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An ambitious QA engineer who lives with and for quality!
Looking forward to resume my career after 2 years of full time parenting break.
Simon Tomes
In the context of CVs/Resumes, what is ATS and how does it help/hinder?
Dan Caseley
Is possible to have a CV that's peak for both ATS and a human?
Gary Hawkes
I struggle with CV's in general when recruiting especially when they're a skills tick sheet and I hate my own CV as a result, even when I've tried to change it to a new format. So if you're CV is a bland bullet point list of experience that spans say nearly 40 years like mine, what are the top tips to turn it into something that will make me and recruiters smile reading it?
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