Career advice
Advice and guides
Straightforward advice for the UK job market — CVs, applications, LinkedIn and interviews.
CVs · 3 min read
What is an ATS CV checker, and how do you pass one?
How applicant tracking systems read your CV, why good candidates get filtered out, and simple steps to make your CV ATS-friendly.
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British English vs American English on your CV
Spelling and wording differences that make a CV read as American, and how to keep yours in proper British English for UK employers.
Read guideJob applications & cover letters · 3 min read
How to tailor your CV to a job advert
A step-by-step way to match your CV to a specific job advert so recruiters can quickly see you fit the role.
Read guideJob applications & cover letters · 4 min read
How to write a cover letter for UK jobs
What UK employers expect from a cover letter, a simple four-part structure, and the right way to open and sign off.
Read guideJob searching · 4 min read
The top 5 job search websites in the UK
The five job sites most UK job-seekers should have bookmarked, what each one is good at, and how to use them without wasting hours.
Read guideLinkedIn · 3 min read
How to write a LinkedIn headline recruiters notice
Turn your LinkedIn headline from a bare job title into a clear, searchable summary of what you do and the value you bring.
Read guideCVs · 3 min read
CV length and layout for the UK: one page or two?
How long a UK CV should be, what to include in what order, and layout choices that make it easy to read.
Read guideInterviews · 4 min read
Common interview questions in the UK and how to answer them
The questions UK interviewers ask most, the STAR method for competency questions, and how to prepare your examples.
Read guideCVs · 3 min read
How to explain a career gap on your CV
Simple, honest ways to show a career break on your CV and talk about it confidently with employers.
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