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Whether you’re seeking tips to make a CV and build a cover letter or you’re keen to hone your skills or prep for an interview, we have all the resources you need. Simply search below, or click a blog category to find all the information you need.
How to Write a Short Cover Letter That Works (Samples and Guide)
You can say a lot about your skills and experience in a couple of paragraphs. Here's how to write a short cover letter that hits all the right marks.
How to Make a CV for a First Job (with 5 Good CV Examples)
Check out our five good CV examples for a first job below and learn how to make your own. Then, download one of our free templates to make writing your first CV easy and quick.
Do You Put Your Address on a CV?
Your home address no longer needs to be on your CV. We explain what to do instead to show where you're applying from.
How to Send a CV by Email
First impressions matter. We demonstrate the best way to address employers and introduce yourself when sending your CV via email.
How to Write a CV for a 16 Year Old (With Examples)
Applying for your first job is never easy. But we're here to make the process smoother with great examples and writing tips.
The Future of Flexible Work: 7 Trends Shaping 2025
The way we work is changing, but what's the future of flexibility in the workplace? We explore 7 key trends to keep an eye on in 2025.
How to Put Your Driving Licence on Your CV
Mentioning your driving licence on your CV can enhance your application in certain situations. Here's where you should put your driving licence on your CV and how to display it correctly.
CV Headline: Examples & Writing Tips
Thinking about writing a headline for your CV? Great instinct. A solid CV headline grabs the employer's attention and highlights your expertise. Here's how to write one.
How to List Extracurricular Activities on a CV (7 Examples)
Adding extracurricular activities to your CV can help demonstrate key transferable skills when you don't have much work experience. We provide examples of good activities to highlight and offer advice on describing them professionally.
CV Work Experience Section: Examples & Writing Guide
Follow the simple tips and well-written examples below to make a CV work experience section that highlights your prior job history in the clearest way.
How to Write a CV
Writing a CV is easy when you have the right formula. We break down our tried-and-tested approach to CV writing with specific examples and downloadable templates that will make your skills look great on paper.
2025 Future of Work Survey
We asked 1,000 UK workers how their jobs are being impacted by the cost-of-living crisis, AI, and remote work.
How to Update a CV (7 Tips)
Even if you have a job, update your CV regularly to save time whenever you want (or need) to switch jobs. By updating your CV often (twice a year), you’ll always have a CV ready to go.
How to write a CV with ChatGPT (Prompts & Tips)
ChatGPT is a powerful tool for writing and optimising CVs if you know how to use it properly. We explain how to generate an accurate and truthful ChatGPT CV with prompts and examples to get you started.
Two-Page CV (Templates & Examples)
If you're looking for a job in the UK and have a few years' work experience, your CV should be two pages long. We explain how to lay out a professional two-page CV, with a free template and examples to help you create your own.
