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12 CV tips to improve your CV instantly (2026 update)
A CV that passes HR software and recruiters isn't an art, but it is craft. The 12 tips below are the highest-impact ones you can apply today.
Write a cover letter: 6-step plan that works (2026)
A good cover letter doubles your interviews. Follow this 6-step plan and write a letter that stands out in 20 minutes.
Motivation letter example: structure + 6 essential elements
A motivation letter differs from a cover letter. Here you'll read the 6 elements every good motivation letter contains - with concrete example sentences you can adapt.
Convert your LinkedIn profile into a CV: ready in 5 minutes
Your LinkedIn profile already contains all the info. With these 5 steps you have an ATS-friendly PDF ready to send in 5 minutes.
ATS-friendly CV: the complete guide (2026)
Up to 75% of CVs get filtered by HR software before a recruiter sees them. Here's how to pass that filter - with 8 concrete tips.
10 CV mistakes you really must avoid (2026)
One of these mistakes = instant rejection. We see them over and over. Walk through them and check if your CV has any.
Photo on your CV: yes or no in 2026?
The honest answer from someone who reviews CVs every day: usually no. Why, what the exceptions are, and what to do instead.