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Practical guides on CV writing, ATS optimization, and career strategy from the Ai-Vitae team.
Irish CV Format vs UK CV: The Differences That Get You Rejected
Applying from Dublin to London or vice versa? Small format mistakes trip up the ATS and lose recruiter attention. Here's what changes.
How to Answer 'What Are Your Salary Expectations?' in an Irish Job Interview
The salary question trips up candidates in Irish interviews. Here's the research to do, the exact phrasing that works, and how to negotiate after you've given a number.
Is My CV Any Good? The Recruiter Test You Can Run Yourself
Recruiters decide on the first pass whether your CV survives. Run the same test they do on your own CV before you send another application.
How to Not Freeze in an Interview
Freezing in interviews isn't about being under-prepared on paper. It's about not saying answers out loud under pressure. Here's how to fix it.
Common Interview Questions in Ireland (and How to Actually Answer Them)
The interview questions you'll actually get in Ireland, what each one tests and how to answer without sounding rehearsed.
Should You Tailor Your CV to Each Job? Why a Generic CV Keeps You Stuck
Sending the same CV to every job? Here's why you're getting ghosted — and how job-matched CVs actually get interviews.
Made Redundant in Ireland? Your Next 90 Days (and What You're Owed)
Just been made redundant in Ireland? Here's what you're actually owed, how statutory redundancy is calculated, and how to turn the next 90 days into interviews.
Career-Change CV: How to Reposition Your Experience for a New Field
Switching careers and your CV still reads for your old job? Here's how to reposition your experience, pass ATS, and get interviews in a new field in Ireland and the UK.
How to Explain Employment Gaps on Your CV (Without Getting Filtered Out)
Worried a career break is getting your CV rejected? Here's how to label and frame employment gaps so they pass ATS and reassure Irish and UK recruiters.
Applied to 100 Jobs and Heard Nothing? Here's What's Actually Happening
Applying and hearing nothing back? Most CVs die in one of three places before a human reads them. Find out which, and check your CV free in 2 minutes.
How Irish Graduates Can Stand Out When Everyone Has the Same Degree
Irish graduates competing for the same roles face identical CVs. Learn what recruiters actually look for and how to differentiate yourself.
Why Irish Recruiters Reject CVs That Work in the UK
Your CV got you interviews in London. In Dublin, it gets ignored. Here's what Irish recruiters actually look for and how to fix your CV for the Irish market.
Why Your CV Isn't Getting Callbacks (It's Not the ATS)
Most job seekers blame ATS filters for the silence after applying. The real reason is different — and fixable. Here's what recruiters actually look for.
How to Write a CV That Gets Past ATS Systems
Software reads your CV before any recruiter does. What breaks ATS parsing in Ireland and the UK, how to fix it, and how to test your CV before you send it.
The Complete Guide to CV Formatting in 2026
Everything you need to know about CV layout, structure, and design — from choosing the right format to avoiding common mistakes.
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