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About Samuel Johns

Samuel Johns

Samuel Johns

Senior Editor & Certified Professional Resume Writer

Samuel Johns is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Senior Editor on the CV Genius team, with 7+ years of experience in the careers space. He has helped countless job hunters craft high-quality CVs and cover letters, exceed expectations at interviews, and obtain their dream jobs.

Born and raised in County Durham in the beautiful North East, he graduated with a BA (Hons) in French Language and Literature from the University of Bristol in 2013 and has worked in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, London, Paris, and Taipei as a French–English translator.

He’s determined to use his native English and fluent French skills to help UK and French candidates get the jobs they deserve.

In addition to the British and French versions of CV Genius, Samuel’s job-hunt advice has been published on numerous websites, including Careers.org, the University of Warwick, the Enterprisers Project, and HR.com. If you’d like to collaborate, please reach out to Samuel through LinkedIn.

Please note, we don’t accept guest posts and won’t reply to such requests.

An applicant structures the first few sections of their cover letter, demonstrating the standard UK cover letter format
Featured article written by Samuel
How to Format a Cover Letter

When you write your cover letter, it’s important to structure it properly so it’s easy for employers to read and find the information they’re looking for.

Written by Samuel Johns

Reviewed by Samuel Johns

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Canterbury

Emphasising work experience, this CV template's formatting lets you fit more information on each page without compromising readability.

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Inverness

For impact and usability, the 'Inverness' stands out among UK CV templates thanks to its bold two-column layout.

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Chester

Inspired by business letters, the 'Chester' CV template features a bold header that makes your application stand out.

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