Create your CV
Get started on your CV with our CV Essentials Pathway – a series of activities to help draft and improve your CV at any time, and from anywhere.
The CV Essentials Pathway enables you to:
- Score your CV and get instant, personalised CV feedback.
- Ensure your CV is Applicant Tracking System (ATS) ready – a tool which employers use to sift through applications.
- Make the most your CV appointment by being more prepared.
How to use CareerSet
1 Get some advice on your CV to get you started.
- Click on ScoreMyCV and upload your CV in PDF format.
- Consider the advice given and reassess your CV. Will implementing the feedback offer improvements?
- Re-upload your CV if you would like to check the impact of any changes you make.
2 Applying for a specific job?
- Go to TargetMyCV and upload your CV and a job description and receive a personalised feedback report on how to improve.
CareerSet has been designed to check chronological CV formats, however, if you are using a 1 page CV, an academic CV, creative or unconventional CV then pick the appropriate CV profile when you enter CareerSet and it will score your CV accordingly.
If you are applying for an academic job your CV will be longer than the standard 2 pages, however, you should still be able to achieve a high score and tailor your CV using CareerSet. Please see further information on writing academic CVs.
If you submit your CV three times on CareerSet and are unable to score above 70 please request support via our Questions service in CareerConnect or come to a drop-in.
Further CV resources
- Use our CV template rather than a more creative format. It's simple to use and employers find it easier to read, meaning you can explain your skills and experiences more effectively.
- Applying for a job outside of the UK? Visit Prospects working abroad or use GoinGlobal
- Want to know how to discuss disabilities/extenuating circumstances on your CV? Book an appointment for Career planning with a disabilty or health concern
- CV FAQS
