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Complete guides on CVs, ATS and the job search

Three pillar guides covering everything you need to know to land an interview in 2026. Each guide draws on over 6,000 CV analyses run with CVpass.

ATS pillar guide· 16 min read · 17 sections

How to get past ATS in 2026

The complete guide so your CV doesn't end up in the algorithmic trash. 17 sections, comparison tables, FAQ. How ATS work, which keywords, which format, which fatal mistakes.

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CV pillar guide· 18 min read · 18 sections

The perfect CV in 2026

All the rules, examples and mistakes to avoid to build a CV that truly converts. Structure, design, content, the ACQR method, 15 mistakes to ban.

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Job pillar guide· 17 min read · 16 sections

Finding a job in 2026

A concrete method, based on what actually converts. How many applications, which channels, how to follow up, interviews, LinkedIn, salary negotiation.

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Applying abroad: the CV country by country

A CV doesn't export as-is from one country to another. Photo or not, length, language, personal information: each market has its rules. CVpass automatically adapts your CV to the target country's norms and recalculates the ATS score accordingly.

→ See the pillar guide: international CV (country-by-country comparison table)

EN

CV in English: applying abroad

Translating isn't enough: photo, personal info, length and action verbs depending on the country.

US

American CV

One page, no photo, results-oriented: the rules for applying in the United States.

CA

CV for Canada

No photo, achievement-oriented, in English or in French for Québec.

UK

British CV (UK)

Personal statement, no photo, British spelling: the rules of the UK CV.

DE

German CV (Lebenslauf)

Photo expected, detailed structure, factual tone: the opposite of Anglo-Saxon countries.

CH

Swiss CV

Photo common, polished dossier, language depending on the region (German, French, Italian).

ES

Spanish CV

In Spanish, photo common, reverse-chronological format: the rules of the currículum.

BE

Belgian CV

French, Dutch or both depending on the region: bilingualism is an asset.

NL

Dutch CV

Concise, results-oriented, often accepted in English: the rules in the Netherlands.

IT

Italian CV

In Italian, photo common, with the data-processing authorisation at the bottom.

PT

Portuguese CV

In European Portuguese, photo common, languages valued (Lisbon, tech).

LU

Luxembourg CV

Multilingual, French by default: multilingualism is the number-one asset.

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Do you need a photo on your CV?

The answer depends on the country: the clear guide, from France to Germany.

CV by occupation: our targeted guides

Each occupation has its keywords, its qualifications and its recruiter expectations. Our occupation guides detail the structure, the skills to highlight and concrete examples to get past ATS filters and convince.

AS

Nursing assistant CV

State diploma, place of practice, hygiene care and soft skills: the CV that reassures.

SV

Waiter / waitress CV

Service mindset, pace, cashing up, languages: highlighting hands-on experience.

PC

Order picker CV

Throughput, forklift certification, reliability, warehouse versatility: the logistics keywords that count.

CL

Delivery driver CV

License, zones, punctuality, customer relations: structuring an effective delivery CV.

JU

Legal counsel CV

Specialty (labour law, business law…), rigor, monitoring: showcasing legal expertise.

Other resources

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FAQ, 47 frequently asked questions

Clear, concrete answers to every question about recruitment in 2026.

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Glossary, 46 definitions

Every recruitment term explained: ATS, CEFR, the STAR method, keyword stuffing…

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Blog, 37+ detailed articles

Practical articles on CVs, keywords, cover letters and ATS.

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