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Apr 2025
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How To Write A Perfect CV In Simple Engl...

Hilary Platt
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Did you know that 90% of job applications in 2025 are first scanned by AI, not humans? And if your CV doesn’t include the right keywords, it might get rejected before a recruiter even sees it?


"Your resume is your personal marketing document. If it doesn’t sell you, no one will." Laszlo Bock


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In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Key phrases like ‘elevator pitch’ and ‘ATS-friendly’ that’s Applicant Tracking Software, by the way—not as complicated as it sounds!

- How to avoid ageism, yes, even if you’re not 62! and tailor your CV like a ‘CV whisperer’—no magic required.

- Why using ChatGPT to write your CV might backfire ‘a mile off,’ as recruiters say.


Whether you’re job hunting now or just want to upgrade your English for the future, this episode is your shortcut to confident, AI-ready applications. Ready to crack the code? Let’s begin.


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