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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.
The Best CV Format for 2025
Highlight your strengths and impress employers using the best CV format for your experience. We break down the UK's favourite layout and explain how to organise your qualifications most effectively.
What to Include in a CV
We show you what to include in your CV, give you a free template with standard CV sections, and even cover what you don’t want to include.
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.
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.
15+ CV Tips for UK Job Applicants
Looking for CV tips and tricks to boost your chances of impressing employers? Look no further. We have a list of 15+ effective CV writing tips and layout advice to give your application the edge it needs.
How to Upload a CV to LinkedIn
Including your CV on LinkedIn provides you with more professional networking opportunities and gives potential employers easier access to your work experiences and achievements. Read on for tips on how to upload your CV to LinkedIn.
How to Answer ‘Why Do You Want to Work for Us?’
'Why do you want to work for us?' is one of the most common interview questions — and one of the most intimidating! Use our guide, template, and 10 industry-specific sample answers to prepare a response that impresses your target employer.
CV Library: How to Use The UK’s Top Job Site
Looking for jobs? You might have seen CV Library pop up in Google. We walk you through using this UK job site, review its builder, and highlight the range of jobs and salaries available through this popular portal.
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 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.
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.
Job Application Letter Examples and Writing Tips
A strong job application letter improves your chances of getting the job you want — but it can be tough to put one into words. Look at these 9 job application cover letter examples and writing tips to get inspired and craft your letter like a pro.
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.
How to Write a Resume for Freshers (with Templates)
Scroll down to learn how to create a resume for freshers, download free fresher resume templates, and see expert answers to FAQs about resumes for freshers.
CVs for a Part Time Job: Examples & Writing Guide
Whether you’re a student or an experienced professional seeking extra income, use the examples and step-by-step guide below to learn how to write a CV for a part-time job.
