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January 2018

  • All gaps in employment need to be accounted for in a CV.

    CV and cover letter examples

    How to write the perfect CV for a care worker job

    From nailing the personal statement to injecting keywords, industry experts share their advice on finding a job in the sector

August 2017

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    How to ace online job application forms

  • Emma Watson took a break from acting in 2011 to finish a degree at Brown University.

    How to turn a career break or sabbatical into job success – live chat

December 2016

  • Silhouette of hand typing on laptop keyboard

    How to master online job applications

    Employers increasingly expect candidates to apply for jobs online. When filling them in, it pays to be organised and prepared

August 2016

  • UK matchstick flag against EU matchstick flags

    Turn Brexit uncertainty into job search success

    Looking for a new job? It’s not all bad news – competition may ease after the EU vote and most industries continue to hire

July 2016

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    Apply for your dream job, even if you don't match the criteria

    When you’re starting out, job hunting can be intimidating – but it’s worth applying even if you don’t tick every box

June 2016

  • Woman daydreaming in library

    Arts graduates rejoice: 'there's a lot to be said for creativity'

    A humanities degree should not limit your career. Make the most of your strengths and be proud of your accomplishment, advise the experts

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    Graduate CV template: what to include in your first résumé

    Most graduates get their first CVs wrong. From formatting to length, here’s how to write the perfect résumé for job success after university

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    How to make sure your gap year boosts your future career

    Plan ahead, gain experience in a relevant field if you can and tailor your CV accordingly, advise our experts

March 2016

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    CV mistakes you might have missed but could cost you the job

  • Businesswoman Clearing Her Office

    Four ways to find a new role after leaving your job or redundancy

February 2016

  • Apple CEO Steve Jobs holds up the new iPhone at MacWorld Conference

    'Results-driven thought leader' – the top CV cliches to avoid

  • Overflow plug at Lady Bower Reservoir in Derbyshire, Britain

    Spring clean your CV and cover letter for job success

January 2016

  • A peacock presenting its tail

    New year, new job: steps to make your CV stand out

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    Unsatisfied at work? Here's how to land your perfect job in 2016

December 2015

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    The best CV writing tips of 2015

    From choosing the right CV format to quantifying your achievements, here’s the best advice from the top blogs of the year

November 2015

  • Panel of judges showing scorecards in front of an applicant

    Outnumbered? Six tips for when you're faced with an interview panel

    Research your interviewers, engage the whole panel and remember that they want you to do well, say the experts

  • close up of woman typing on computer

    Why you don't need a CV to get your next job

    More recruiters have stopped assessing candidates based on CVs – so how necessary are curricula vitae for jobseekers?

  • Two young women laughing and filming themselves with a mobile phone.

    Skype, social media and video CVs – how the web changed job hunting

    New tech means interviewees can face conference calls or even ‘social proofing’. Here’s how to navigate the minefield

October 2015

  • Two Dall Sheep Rams lock horns while fighting for dominance during the Autumn rut in Denali National Park, Interior Alaska

    How to get a good reference if you locked horns with your old boss

    Employer comments can make or break your job applications – here’s four ways to avoid a poor job reference

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