Career Advice

Read my occasional articles containing the latest research and interesting ideas for making work more rewarding and getting the work life balance that’s right for you.

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CV Tips

Research suggests recruiters spend on average 10-30 seconds reading a CV before they make a decision.

Read our best tips for avoiding the bin and being considered for interview:

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7 tips for CV format and design
7 tips for CV format and design

How do you keep your CV looking up to date and relevant? Read on for my 7 tips on what a well formatted CV should look like.

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10 things to avoid in your CV
10 things to avoid in your CV

First pet, favourite food, and 10 other things to keep out of your CV.

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5 suggestions about the language on a great CV
5 suggestions about the language on a great CV

Find out how to use language to your advantage and create an outstanding CV

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6 things a recruiter looks for in a CV
6 things a recruiter looks for in a CV

The inside scoop on what recruiters are REALLY looking for in a great CV.

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Could you use any help and support with job hunting, CV and interview skills?
Could you use any help and support with job hunting, CV and interview skills?

Are you ready? Are you really ready?

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Cover Letter Advice

A cover letter is your chance to explain to an employer why you’re the best candidate for the job.

Like any other aspect of the recruitment process, you have to get it right. Here’s how:

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How do you create a standout opening line?
How do you create a standout opening line?

It should be attention grabbing, engaging and personal, but also unique to you and memorable for the reader. So where should be begin?

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What can you include in a cover letter?
What can you include in a cover letter?

You have limited space and the reader has limited time, so how do you get the best out of it? Like this…

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10 rules of a good cover letter
10 rules of a good cover letter

How do you write a good cover letter? What should you even include? Here are 10 things to get you started.

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Why bother with a cover letter?
Why bother with a cover letter?

Do you even need to write one? Of course you do. Here’s why a cover letter is an essential for any job application.

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