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How to make your cover letter stand out

How to make your cover letter stand out

Read our guide to understand how you can make your cover letter stand out in a highly competitive job market. Producing tailored cover letters for each application you make might seem daunting, and there’s no doubt it can become a drawn-out process, but it’s essential you dedicate the time to…>

Using AI for job applications

Using AI for job applications

Have you ever used AI for making job applications? Have you been able to create successful applications? More and more candidates use AI when applying for jobs. In the following article, we shall explore how to take advantage of AI tools and make well-written applications. What are the benefits of…>

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Producing a cover letter for job applications

What is the purpose of a cover letter? Whilst your CV offers a brief professional summary of your skills, experience and achievements, and is commonly used by recruiters to initially assess your suitability for a role, a cover letter has a slightly different focus and purpose. The aim of a…>

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How to shape your first CV

If you are a recent graduate looking to secure your first graduate role, producing a stand-out CV is essential. Despite employers using a range of methods later in the recruitment process, CVs are still fairly common practice as part of their initial application process. With this in mind, we’ve identified…>

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Can skills outweigh qualifications?

Latest recruitment trends indicate a heavy shift towards skills-based hiring.  What could this mean for those with academic or professional qualifications but limited work experience? You may have completed university courses and worked hard to receive your degree(s). However, you may be concerned about current recruitment methods focusing on skills…>

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10 MORE things not to do on your CV

What NOT to do on your CV is just as important as what to include. Read our expert tips and make sure that your CV opens doors.

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CV Tips – 10 questions answered

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Free infographic CV template

What is an infographic CV? An infographic CV is a type of visual CV that can be used in the creative industry or may be requested as part of your application for a creative position such as a web developer or graphic designer. You can create a dynamic visual representation…>

Free CV template for your first graduate job

Free CV template for your first graduate job

The job market can be fiercely competitive for those applying for their first graduate job. You may have studied hard for years and achieved some excellent grades throughout your academic studies.

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What You Should Include in a Personal Statement

Many job application forms include a large space for candidates to write something about themselves that will convince employers to hire them. This can be quite daunting: what should you include in a personal statement and, more importantly, what should you NOT include? What is a personal statement? In this…>

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