CV videos series

Your CV is more than a list of your experience. It’s an opportunity to show employers what you can offer and why you’re a good fit for the role.

This video series takes you through the CV writing process, from understanding what recruiters are looking for and structuring your CV, to showcasing your experience, using keywords, tailoring your application and navigating Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).

You’ll get practical tips to help you create a clearer, more targeted CV and understand what happens next as you move from your CV towards the interview stage.

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Start here: what you'll learn
(from CV to interview)

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Welcome to the series!

This short introduction explains what you’ll learn and how the videos will help you move from creating your CV to preparing for the next stage of the recruitment process.

Links: Warwick Careers Team guide to CVs

What a CV really is:
stop listing, start proving

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A CV is more than a list of what you’ve done.

This video explores what employers are really looking for and how you can use your CV to demonstrate the skills, experience and value you could bring to a role.

Links: Warwick Careers Team guide to CVs

Structure & format:
how long should your CV be?

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This video explores CV length and what to consider when deciding what to include, helping you create a CV that is focused, relevant and easy for employers to read.

Links: Warwick Careers Team guide to CVs

Structure & format:
how to structure and format your CV

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A well-structured CV makes it easier for employers to find the information they need.

This video looks at how to organise and format your CV so that your experience, skills and achievements are clear and easy to navigate.

Links: Warwick Careers Team guide to CVs

Be seen first:
how recruiters scan your CV

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Recruiters may only spend a short amount of time looking at a CV initially.

Find out what they are likely to look for and how you can make the most important information easy to spot.

Links: Warwick Careers Team guide to CVs

Show your value:
understanding and structuring your experience

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Your experience can come from many different places, not just paid employment.

This video explores how to identify the skills and value in your experiences and structure them effectively on your CV.

Links: Warwick Careers Team guide to CVs

Show your value:
writing impactful bullet points

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Make your experience count.

This video shows you how to write clear, focused and impactful bullet points that demonstrate what you did, the skills you used and the difference you made.

Links: Warwick Careers Team guide to CVs

Read the clues:
how to identify and use keywords

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Job descriptions contain useful clues about what employers are looking for.

Learn how to identify key words and phrases and use them naturally in your CV to highlight your relevant skills and experience.

Links: Warwick Careers Team guide to CVs

Beat the system:
how to pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

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Many employers use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to help manage applications.

This video explains how ATS works and shares practical tips for making your CV easier for these systems to read, while still keeping it clear and relevant for recruiters.

Links: Warwick Careers Team guide to CVs

Tailor for success:
researching employers properly

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A tailored CV starts with good research.

Discover what to look for when researching an employer and how to use what you find to make your CV more relevant to the role and organisation.

Links: Warwick Careers Team guide to CVs

From CV to interview:
your next steps

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Your CV is just one part of the recruitment process.

This final video brings the series together and looks at what happens next, helping you move from submitting your application towards preparing for the interview.

Links: Warwick Careers Team guide to CVs