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Partnering with SME companies throughout East Anglia, Michelle Denny Recruitment is a recruitment agency which specialises in personalised recruitment consultancy services in Norfolk and Suffolk to help you discover that elusive new member of staff at a budget that suits you.

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With different campaign options to meet your requirements and innovative marketing strategies to captivate worthy candidates, we'll present you with a refreshing, no-fuss approach to recruitment. Whether you need a comprehensive recruitment drive with full support, or a simple campaign to find you candidates to review in-house, we'll work with you as an extension of your team, to understand your business and the people within it. 

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What are the top CV trends in 2025?

  • Michelle Denny
  • Oct 6
  • 2 min read

Your CV is still the first impression most employers see – but the way they read it has changed.


Between applicant tracking systems (ATS) filtering applications and busy hiring managers scanning in seconds, the pressure is on to make every word count.


The good news is that CVs don’t need to be flashy or complex. In fact, the trends in 2025 are leaning towards simplicity, clarity and relevance. Here are the top changes you should know about if you want your CV to stand out this year.


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Less is more

Long CVs filled with every detail of your career aren’t winning attention anymore. Employers want to see the highlights. One or two pages is still the sweet spot – enough to show depth, but short enough to scan quickly. Focus on your last 10 years of experience and keep earlier roles to a line or two.


Keywords count

Most employers now use ATS software to filter applications. If your CV doesn’t use the keywords in the job description, it may never reach a human reader. Scan the job ad carefully and mirror the language where it genuinely applies to you. This isn’t about stuffing keywords – it’s about alignment.


Skills up front

A short, sharp skills summary at the top of your CV helps employers decide within seconds whether you’re relevant. Keep it clear and honest: list your strongest skills that match the role, and avoid buzzwords. If you can back up those skills with achievements, even better.


Clean design

Forget fancy graphics, headshots or unusual fonts. In 2025, clean, scannable layouts win every time. Stick to one professional font, use clear section headings and keep spacing tidy. The goal is readability – the easier it is to find the right information, the better.


Evidence over adjectives

Employers see phrases like “hardworking” and “motivated” on thousands of CVs. What makes you stand out is evidence. Replace vague adjectives with measurable achievements, such as “reduced processing times by 20%” or “increased client retention year-on-year.” Results speak louder than adjectives.


Final thoughts

CVs in 2025 aren’t about reinventing the wheel – they’re about making it easier for employers to see your value quickly.


Clear, concise and evidence-led CVs have the best chance of making it through the system and onto the shortlist.


Looking for your next step? Take a look at our current opportunities here https://www.michelledennyrecruitment.com/jobs

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