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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.
Technical Skills: Definition & 240 Examples for Your CV
Technical skills show you have specific knowledge of a position. Keep scrolling for a definition of technical skills, to see examples, and to find out how to add them to your technical CV.
What’s the Best Font for CVs and Cover Letters?
What's the best font for a CV and cover letter? We teach you how to make the right first impression on UK employers with a look at 15 professional fonts and how to size and format them effectively.
15 Expert Job Interview Tips To Get You Hired Faster
Need some help preparing for an important job interview? Just follow these tips from recruiting managers and HR experts to give yourself the best chance of getting hired.
The 2024 Living Wage Report
Following the UK's largest minimum wage increase to date, we look at the new National Living Wage and real Living Wages, and explore their impact on earnings in 2024.
How Long Should a CV Be?
Your ideal CV length depends on your level of experience, relevant skills, and the kind of job you’re applying for. We explain how long CVs should be and how to shorten them, as well as address some common questions about CV length.
Civil Service Behaviours — Preparing Your Civil Service Success Profiles
Applying to the Civil Service? Find out how to demonstrate Civil Service behaviours on your CV and in the interview.
14 CV Personal Profile Examples & How to Write
A good CV personal profile highlights your best attributes and encourages the employer to read your full CV. Keep reading for 14 examples of job-winning personal profiles, a CV profile writing guide, and a template you can copy.
One-Page CV Template & Examples (& How to Write)
Our expert tips guide you through each step of the writing process so you can showcase your skills and qualifications on a one-page CV that impresses employers.
What Personal Details Go on CVs [& Information to Leave Off]
You need to put just enough personal information on your CV to introduce yourself to the employer and give them a way to contact you. Read on to learn how to include personal details on CVs.
What is an ATS CV? (+ How to Write One)
Employers use application tracking systems (ATS) to screen CVs before they read them. Keep reading to learn how to write an ATS CV that passes a scan and impresses human hiring managers.
17 Questions to Ask in an Interview in the UK
Struggling to think of some good questions to ask the interviewer in a job interview? Here are some questions that will help give UK employers a good impression of you and give you an insight into the company you're interviewing for.
37+ Volunteer Opportunities Near You for 2024
You can find good causes in your area to devote your time to while gaining some valuable experience. To help you find your cause, here’s a list of volunteer opportunities for you, organised by type.
How to Develop a Growth Mindset (+ Examples)
A growth mindset is a way of thinking that encourages you to learn and improve from your mistakes over time. We explain how you can develop a growth mindset so you'll be successful in life- and work-related situations.
33 Jobs That Don't Require a CV
A professional CV is crucial to most job applications, but some employers may still consider you without one. Explore 33 accessible role that don't always ask for a CV as part of the application process.
What are T Levels?
T Levels are industry-focused qualifications you can pursue after completing your GCSEs. Obtaining a T Level can give you valuable work experience and a leg up into your desired career. In this article, we look at what T Levels are, how they’re different from similar qualifications, and how to put them on your CV.