CV Pilots Blogs

If You’re Trying to “Beat the ATS,” You’re Already Losing

If You’re Trying to “Beat the ATS,” You’re Alre...

If you’re trying to “beat the ATS,” you’re solving the wrong problem. Senior CVs fail in 2026 not because software rejects them, but because humans don’t see clarity, positioning or...

If You’re Trying to “Beat the ATS,” You’re Alre...

If you’re trying to “beat the ATS,” you’re solving the wrong problem. Senior CVs fail in 2026 not because software rejects them, but because humans don’t see clarity, positioning or...

Why a “Good CV” Isn’t Good Enough in 2026: The UK Senior Hiring Reality

Why a “Good CV” Isn’t Good Enough in 2026: The ...

If your CV feels “good” but isn’t generating interviews, the problem isn’t formatting; it’s a senior hiring market that now values positioning, clarity, visibility, and leadership judgement.

Why a “Good CV” Isn’t Good Enough in 2026: The ...

If your CV feels “good” but isn’t generating interviews, the problem isn’t formatting; it’s a senior hiring market that now values positioning, clarity, visibility, and leadership judgement.

FAQ: Will a PDF Break ATS? What File Type Should Executives Use?

FAQ: Will a PDF Break ATS? What File Type Shoul...

In 2025, not all file types are ATS-safe. Discover whether PDFs still break ATS, when to use Word instead, and the best file type for executive CVs, so they stand...

FAQ: Will a PDF Break ATS? What File Type Shoul...

In 2025, not all file types are ATS-safe. Discover whether PDFs still break ATS, when to use Word instead, and the best file type for executive CVs, so they stand...

Cover Letters in 2025: How to Get Yours Read

Cover Letters in 2025: How to Get Yours Read

In the ATS era, cover letters aren’t dead, but they’ve changed. Learn how to write cover letters that get read in 2025 and give your CV the edge in a...

Cover Letters in 2025: How to Get Yours Read

In the ATS era, cover letters aren’t dead, but they’ve changed. Learn how to write cover letters that get read in 2025 and give your CV the edge in a...

Straight From The Top: Applicant Tracking Systems in 2025: What Changed and What Hasn’t

Straight From The Top: Applicant Tracking Syste...

Straight From The Top: Our CEO, Zoe Price, talks here about ATS. How these systems are smarter than ever, but clarity and keywords still rule. Learn what’s changed, what hasn’t,...

Straight From The Top: Applicant Tracking Syste...

Straight From The Top: Our CEO, Zoe Price, talks here about ATS. How these systems are smarter than ever, but clarity and keywords still rule. Learn what’s changed, what hasn’t,...

Executive CV Tips: Pass the 6-Second Recruiter Test

Executive CV Tips: Pass the 6-Second Recruiter ...

Recruiters spend only six seconds scanning a CV. Learn how to structure your executive CV for maximum impact and ensure you pass the six-second test.

Executive CV Tips: Pass the 6-Second Recruiter ...

Recruiters spend only six seconds scanning a CV. Learn how to structure your executive CV for maximum impact and ensure you pass the six-second test.