Vouch blog: job search, CVs and interviews
Practical, UK-focused writing on applications, applicant tracking systems and interviews. Updated as the hiring landscape changes.
The Vouch blog covers how UK job applications actually work in 2026: what applicant tracking systems do and do not do, whether AI cover letters get rejected, and how to structure interview answers. Every post is written for UK jobseekers and grounded in how recruiters really read applications.
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
Do AI cover letters get rejected? What actually happens in 2026
AI cover letters are not auto-rejected by an ATS, but generic ones lose you the human read. What actually flags a letter as AI in 2026, and how to avoid it.
8 September 2026 · 7 min read
How to get past an ATS in 2026: what changed and what did not
Applicant tracking systems do not score you out with a hidden number. Here is what actually breaks CV parsing in 2026, what is a myth, and the format that gets through.
8 September 2026 · 6 min read
The STAR method for UK interviews, with worked examples
STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is how to answer UK competency interview questions. A clear structure, worked examples, and the mistakes that weaken it.