About
AI support for jobseekers in a changing market
I’m Mary, founder of AI Plainly, based in London. I help experienced professionals – usually between 40 and 65 – use AI in plain English to improve their CVs, LinkedIn profiles and cover letters.
In a job market where more employers expect candidates to have AI skills and where age-bias is still very real, mid-career and later-career jobseekers are often left to figure it out alone.
AI Plainly exists to close that gap: small, practical workshops and simple resources that help you feel more confident with AI and more clearly represented on paper.
Learning AI together, without the jargon
AI Plainly is built for people who already have years of experience – not for people who grew up with AI and tech tools.
Many of the professionals I work with tell me the same things:
- “I feel like my experience doesn’t show properly on my CV.”
- “I’m worried my age and lack of AI skills are putting me at a ...
From Redundancy to AI Plainly
In July 2024, I was made redundant after years in a stable role.
I remember staring at my old CV and LinkedIn profile thinking, “Where do I even start?” Job adverts had changed. AI was everywhere. Application systems felt colder and more automated. At the same time, I was seeing more and more stories about older ...