ATS-Friendly CV UK
Build a clean, ATS-conscious UK CV and understand the formatting choices that make your experience easier for recruiters and screening systems to read.
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Open Free CV Maker →Use conventional section headings
Headings such as Profile, Work Experience, Education and Skills are immediately understandable to both people and many screening workflows.
Keep important information as text
Do not rely on graphics alone to communicate job titles, dates, skills or qualifications. The core evidence should remain readable as normal text.
Mirror the vacancy honestly
Use relevant terminology from the job description where it accurately describes your experience. Do not stuff unrelated keywords into the CV.
Choose a restrained CV design
For ATS-sensitive applications, favour one of the cleaner single-column or low-decoration designs and keep the visual hierarchy simple.
UK careers reference: National Careers Service — CV advice. Always tailor your CV to the role and keep all claims accurate.