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Reading time: 4 min.What Not to Include in a Cover Letter
A cover letter is a great opportunity for candidates to shine. With CVs getting shorter and hiring managers getting busier, extra space is a valuable resource. There’s nothing worse…
Updated on June 12, 2024: What Not to Include in a Cover Letter -
Reading time: 4 min.The best verbal and nonverbal communication skills to remember during your job search
Communication is key in any job. As a result, employers will want to see evidence that you have immaculate verbal and nonverbal communication skills during the application…
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Reading time: 5 min.Writing a CV for an Apprenticeship
Those who need to learn manual and/ or technical skills on the job will need to apply for an apprenticeship. For many, this will be their…
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Reading time: 6 min.Communication skills for the workplace
Some qualities are considered essential for the workplace across industries and seniority levels. Being an effective communicator is definitely among them. That is why, no matter whether…
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Reading time: 5 min.The most stress-free jobs
If you’ve just finished university and are trying to decide on a career, there are many things to take into consideration, from the salary you want…
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Reading time: 7 min.How to choose the best skills for a CV
Choosing the right skills for a CV can make a huge difference to your success rate of getting interviews. Employers can be highly specific about the abilities and traits…
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Reading time: 5 min.How to Shorten Your CV
A lengthy document is one of the most common CV mistakes among job seekers. Often afraid of not having added enough reasons to be hired, candidates tend…
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Reading time: 5 min.How to fix a disorganised and broken CV
It’s often said that both those actively looking for a job and those who are happy in their current position should keep the CV up to…
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Reading time: 4 min.How to Build and Maintain a Professional Network
Professionals know that a successful career is made of much more than just getting the job done. The importance of acquiring new skills and staying up…
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Reading time: 4 min.Why you shouldn’t ever lie on your CV
We all stretch the truth a little here and there, especially when job searching. However, there are many very important reasons why you shouldn’t lie on your…
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Reading time: 4 min.Things you need to do before you send your cv
So you’ve found an incredible job opportunity. The job requirements match your skills perfectly. In fact, it seems that they’re talking about you. You know that…
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Reading time: 5 min.Strengths and Weaknesses in a CV
“What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?” is a classic job interview question, so common that it’s almost become a cliché. However, before you can…
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Reading time: 12 min.The UK’s most in-demand jobs for 2025: What’s in and out?
The job market is an ever-evolving animal, and keeping on top of these developing trends can give your career search a real shot in the arm….
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Reading time: 5 min.How to land your first job after university
The world has changed greatly since the times our parents and grandparents were young and looking for the first job. Sure, if new technologies made…
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Reading time: 8 min.Writing a CV after you have been fired
Getting the boot can leave you feeling like you’re walking on hot coals, but fear not, this is your chance to rise from the ashes!…
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Reading time: 4 min.How to Write a Successful CV for Your First Job
Whether you’re fresh out of uni and want to take your first career step or just need a summer job, writing your CV for your fist…
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Reading time: 4 min.Internships vs summer jobs: Pros and cons of each
Are you planning to use your summer to gain some needed experience and improve your CV? If you’re a student, you’ll likely need to choose…
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Reading time: 4 min.How to create the best CV for Applicant Tracking Systems
As the process of job searching moves increasingly online, it’s becoming ever more important to make sure your CV can be easily read by software applications….
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Reading time: 3 min.Keywords in a CV
Get past the applicant tracking systems (ATSs) and perfect your CV with the right CV buzzwords. With so many applications sent for one job role, it’s common that…
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Reading time: 4 min.How to update your CV: What to Modify
When the time comes to update your CV there are a few things that need to be done. Whether you’re eager to take the next…
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Reading time: 4 min.Job interview follow-ups
Managing job interview follow-ups and deciding when to contact your prospective employer can be tricky, especially when it comes to remembering to ask all the important questions at…
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Reading time: 3 min.How to sign off a cover letter
Signing off a cover letter can be problematic if you’re not sure how to address the recruiter or on what note or terms you should leave your…
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Reading time: 3 min.How to address a cover letter or CV
It’s not unusual to wonder how to address a cover letter or CV when applying for a job in the UK. These days it’s frequent to see different…
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Reading time: 5 min.Interpersonal skills
What are interpersonal skills and how can you give examples of interpersonal skills on your CV? Read all you need to know about this popular type of skill…
Updated on June 12, 2024: Interpersonal skills
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