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Interviewing

How to prepare for an interview

Research the role and company, rehearse example-based answers to common interview questions, prepare questions for the interviewer and make travel arrangements.

CVs & cover letters

Learn the definition of a combination CV, discover when to use one, review why you need a CV, explore how to write one, and examine a template and example

Finding a job

Learn about the most important steps you can take after being laid off in order to improve your chances of getting your career back on track.

  • AI
  • Career Growth
  • Cover Letter Structure
  • Cover Letter Writing Tips
  • Customising Your Cover Letter
  • CV Mistakes to Avoid
  • CV Structure and Format
  • Degrees and Higher Education
  • Different Job Opportunities
  • Employee Engagement Tips
  • Employee Wellbeing
  • Finding Your First Job

Finding a job

Career ideas and guidance to pick the right role for you

18 Jobs That Don't Involve People (Plus Duties and Salary)

Discover 18 jobs that don't involve people, find out their duties and salary information and decide which one is best for you.

Learn what a side hustle is, some side hustle ideas and how you can earn extra income and set your own working hours by working on the side.

People are motivated by different factors when it comes to choosing a career, you should learn about the highest paying jobs and industries in the UK.


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Interviewing

Common questions, answers and advice to help you prepare

In this article, discover how to effectively answer the interview question, 'Can you tell me about yourself?', with practical tips and example responses.

Explore common interview questions and example answers that reflect today’s recruitment trends and help you prepare with confidence.

'What are your weaknesses?' is a challenging interview question to answer. Learn how to effectively answer this question with 10 weaknesses you can discuss.


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CVs & cover letters

Writing and formatting tips to make your application stand out

To email your CV professionally, add a clear subject line, an appropriate greeting and relevant body text signed off with your full name and contact details.

1. List your skills on a functional CV (this and points 2 and 3 must be in bold)

Discover some good CV examples that you can use as guidance or inspiration for writing your own, in addition to some tips and best practices for CV writing.


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Starting a new job

Best practices to make a strong impression and transition smoothly

Learn why nurses changing careers explore new paths, and review examples of alternative jobs plus tips on how to find opportunities that suit your skills.

How to write a resignation letter due to unfair treatment with tips and steps, including a template and examples you can follow when writing yours.

A resignation email is an official intimation to end your employment. Discover what a resignation email is, how to write one with tips, templates and examples.


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Pay & salary

Data and tips for talking about money at work

Learn the answer to 'How much do oil rig workers make?', as well as what oil rig workers do, the skills required and how to get a job on an oil rig.

Learn the definition of pro-rata salary, how to calculate it, tips to negotiate a salary and the advantages and disadvantages of a role with a pro-rata salary.

Learn how to ask for a pay rise at work. This article offers tips and example scripts for asking for a pay increase and thanking management for their time.


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Career development

Skills and steps to take your career to the next level

Discover how to make one page landscape in a Microsoft Word document, along with tips you can use when writing work or education-related documents in Word.

Discover our 45 farewell messages example to say goodbye to your exiting colleagues and inspire your personalised message.

Discover what a condolence message to a colleague is, tips on how to write one and what it may mean for your co-worker who has recently experienced a loss.


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How to get a teaching job (plus FAQs and top skills)

Learn how to get a teaching job through this guide, covering the necessary steps for becoming a teacher, frequently asked questions and the skills you require.

Learn more about the role of a UX designer, how to succeed in this position, the answer to 'how much does a UX designer make?' and how to increase that figure.

Learn about what a data modeller is, how you can write a data modeller cover letter, some essential skills to include and see an example of a cover letter.

Learn when – and how – to find work during the pandemic and coronavirus-driven recession.

In this article, we discuss leading interview questions and offer valuable tips to help you succeed in your career pursuits.

Learn how to choose a university with accounting programmes and explore the various factors to consider for both professional and personal satisfaction.

Discover key benefits of teaching English online and read answers to frequently asked questions about pursuing this jobs and working remotely as a teacher.

Discover 12 organisational consultant responsibilities, including how they help organisations, to determine if this career is right for you and your skills.

Learn all about the important elements to include in your staff accountant cover letter and review the essential skills, template and example provided.

Discover how to write a cover letter for a writing job, review the benefits of a writing job and offer two examples to help you write your own cover letter.

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