Resources
Job search guides for UK graduates
In-depth, opinionated guides on UK graduate hiring written by the KeyStep team. CV writing for ATS filters, application strategy, grad scheme timelines, and what actually moves the needle on getting interviews — without the fluff most career advice lives in.
Graduate CV ATS Guide UK 2026
How to write a graduate CV that passes UK ATS filters in 2026 — the 10 common mistakes, what UK employers actually use, and a 10-point pre-submit checklist.
UK Graduate Scheme Application Timeline 2026
When every major UK graduate scheme opens and closes in 2026 — Big 4, banking, consulting, civil service, tech scaleups. Specific dates, tactical advice.
KeyMatch vs Keyword Search — How AI Job Matching Actually Works
Why most job boards use keyword search and miss the right roles for you, what semantic matching does differently, and how to read a 0–100 KeyMatch score.
Real vs Fake Remote Jobs — How to Tell in 2026
Why "remote" means three different things in 2026 UK job postings, how to spot which category a listing belongs to, and the four screening-call questions that decide it.