Job application guides
Practical guides for job seekers: how to write a CV or resume, cover letters, resignation and reference letters, and how to answer interview questions.
CV & resume
How to write a CV in 8 stepsHow to write a CV step by step: what to include, the right order, length, a personal statement example and the mistakes that get CVs rejected.Read
CV vs resume: what is the difference?CV vs resume explained: what each word means, which one to use in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Europe, and how length and content differ.Read
How to write a CV personal statement (with 10 examples)How to write a CV personal statement in 3–4 lines, with a simple formula and 10 examples for graduates, career changers, retail, admin, IT and more.Read
Skills to put on a CV or resume (with examples)Which skills to put on a CV or resume: hard vs soft skills, the most requested skills by job type, how to prove them and where to place them.Read
How to make an ATS-friendly CV (12-point checklist)What an ATS is, how it reads your CV or resume, and a 12-point checklist for layout, headings, keywords and file type so it is parsed correctly.Read
How long should a CV or resume be?How long a CV or resume should be in the UK, US and elsewhere, when one page is enough, when two pages are better, and how to cut a CV that is too long.Read
Words to describe yourself on a CV and in interviews100 positive words to describe yourself on a CV, resume or in an interview, grouped by strength, plus action verbs and how to back each word with proof.Read
Letters
How to write a cover letter (with an example)How to write a cover letter in 5 parts: greeting, opening line, why you fit, why this employer and a confident close. Includes a full example and template.Read
Resignation letter: template and 5 examplesA simple resignation letter template plus examples: short, new job, personal reasons and shorter notice. Notice period rules for the UK and the US.Read
Two weeks notice letter (template and examples)A copy-ready two weeks notice letter template with 3 examples, plus how to calculate your last day and when two weeks' notice is (and isn't) required.Read
How to write a reference letter (with examples)How to write a reference letter or letter of recommendation: structure, a professional and a character reference example, and how to ask for one.Read
Interviews
The STAR method: how to answer interview questions (5 examples)The STAR interview technique explained: Situation, Task, Action, Result. How to structure answers to competency and behavioural questions, with 5 examples.Read
15 common interview questions (and how to answer them)The 15 most common interview questions with sample answers: tell me about yourself, strengths and weaknesses, why should we hire you, and what to ask.Read
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