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How to Write a Cover Letter for Management and Administration Jobs

You know you have the skills and experience an employer is looking for, yet the interview invitations never seem to arrive. After reviewing applications throughout my career, I’ve found the problem often isn’t the CV – it’s the cover letter. A strong cover letter doesn’t repeat your CV. It explains…>

Narrative CV Guide

Are you currently writing an Narrative CV? Read our guide from Katie Hoare, Careers Specialist to help you…

Academic Cover Letter

Looking for guidance on writing a strong academic cover letter? Read our latest article from Professor Nicola Whitton to help secure a job interview.

Academic CV Guide for a PhD Graduate

What is an Academic CV? How do you write an academic CV that helps you stand out for all the right reasons as a PhD graduate? In this article, Katie Hoare, a careers and employability specialist for postgraduate and early career researchers, shares her top tips. First of all, let’s…>

Academic CV Guidelines

Guidelines for writing an academic CV How do you write an academic CV that makes you stand out, in the right way? In this article Professor Nicola Whitton discusses how to write an academic CV that gives you the best possible chance of securing an interview. Your academic CV is…>

Writing a Personal Profile for your CV

A CV personal profile is often considered the sales pitch of your CV. Learn from jobs.ac.uk when a CV personal profile can strengthen your application, how to craft a compelling profile, and discover practical examples and templates to help you write your own. How do I make my CV personal…>

Skills CV Template

How to Write a Skills CV (2026 Guide) A skills CV focuses on the transferable skills you have developed through your previous experiences and can be a great way to show an employer what you can bring to a role. This format works particularly well if you are new to…>

Graduate CV Template UK

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.

Classic Chronological CV Example (Free Template)

A classic chronological CV is the most often used CV format in the UK. It shows your recent educational and work experience first (from most recent to oldest) in chronological order. This format is particularly helpful if you have consistent professional experience. Using the template below could help you save…>