The CV Plug Method
Built from years of working with Manchester recruiters, NHS hiring managers, and UK ATS systems. The 6-point framework we apply to every CV we write.
Each element is non-negotiable. Skip one and a recruiter skips you.
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Built for the 6-second scan, not the 10-minute read. Clean hierarchy, clear visual flow, and exactly the right information in exactly the right place.
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Clean parsing, no tables or graphics that confuse the bots filtering your application before a human ever sees it.
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Language UK recruiters actually search for. No American CV jargon, no buzzwords that trigger filters, no filler phrases that waste space.
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Every bullet point follows our formula: [Action Verb] + [Specific Task] + [Quantified Result]. No vague duties. Only impact.
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Written so it reads as authentically human. Doesn't trigger the AI-detection filters now rejecting ChatGPT applications across UK recruitment in 2026.
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Every line earns its place against the specific role you actually want. Generic CVs get filtered. Targeted CVs get interviews.
| Ordinary CV (gets ignored) | CV Plug CV (gets interviews) |
|---|---|
| "Hard-working team player" | "Reduced team churn by 23% across 6 months" |
| "Responsible for managing budgets" | "Managed £400k departmental budget; saved £45k via vendor renegotiation" |
| "Helped with customer service" | "Resolved 90+ daily queries; maintained 4.8/5 CSAT for 11 months" |
| "Reliable and committed" | "Delivered 100% of project milestones across 14 months, on time and on budget" |
| Generic format that confuses ATS systems | Clean format that ranks in the top 10% of parsed applications |
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