The importance of your CV

Your CV is your personal marketing document and provides a potential employer with their first impression of you.  You need to ensure that your CV stands out from the crowd – but for the right reasons!

It needs to be in line with the accepted UK format and standards, include the correct content and be the right length.  Any deviation from this can result in it being ignored, or worse, deleted altogether.

Our strong understanding of UK CV requirements and international recruitment experience allow us to translate your experience gained in other countries into the UK.  By highlighting your key transferable skills drawing out the richness of your work experience, and giving it UK context, we help you secure the best position available.

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DOWNLOAD OUR FREE CV TEMPLATE

To guide you through how to fill in our CV template download the below document packed with important hints and tips.

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DOWNLOAD HOW TO WRITE A WINNING CV

Store your CV online 

Did you know you can store your CV online in the "Personal Documents" section of our job board?!  Just login to your member account or register on our job board.

You will never have to stress about losing your CV again!

Don't spray and pray

We cannot stress enough how important it is to know where your CV has been sent.  This is where we come in - by getting you in front of the top UK recruitment consultancies so you have access to the best jobs available.

We advise you to keep a written log of where your CV has been sent and not to apply to organisations at random.  Unsolicited applications without any direction or plan to your approach will most likely see your CV ignored and will severely hinder your chances of obtaining work there.

For CV advice that makes the difference, speak to one of our experienced UK consultants and register online now.


"You're not the first company I've sought guidance from, but you're the first to give me information on what to do and where to go from here."

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  • When looking for a job, keep in touch with your consultants regularly so you stay top of mind
  • Look at contracting to start off with if you need $, as perm can take months
  • If you want to work under the HSMV - get your visa before you go
  • Ensure you achieve what you want during your time overseas
  • Understand your contracting and payroll options before you arrive in the UK
  • Research possible companies to work for before arriving
  • Make sure you have an idea about tax and know which forms you need to fill out when you arrive
  • Smile at your job interviews, it builds rapport very quickly
  • Always allow an extra 20 minutes for getting to your interview - transport happens