Career Advice

Looking for a CV template? Our free CV templates can help you create a professional CV, whether you’re writing one for the first time or updating an existing version. With CV templates for school leavers, graduates, career changers, part-time roles, temp work, and returning to work after a career break or redundancy, there's something to suit every career stage. You’ll also find CV examples, formatting tips, and practical advice on how to tailor your CV to the role, so you can build an application that highlights your skills and experience clearly.

Need help improving your CV? Our expert CV advice covers everything from how to write a CV and what to include, to formatting, structure, layout, key skills, and the best words to use. These practical CV tips will help you tailor your application, explain gaps in employment, and present your experience clearly to employers. Whether you’re writing your first CV or refining an existing one, you’ll find step-by-step guidance, examples, and expert insights to help your CV stand out for the right reasons.

A personal statement is your chance to make a strong first impression. Whether you’re writing a personal statement for a CV or job application, or for a university course or postgraduate study, our expert guides cover everything you need to get started. Explore practical advice on how to write a personal statement, what to include, common mistakes to avoid, and personal statement examples to help you stand out. From short personal statements for job applications to longer university and postgraduate statements, you’ll find clear, step-by-step guidance to help you showcase your skills, experience, ambitions, and suitability.

Need a cover letter for your CV? No matter what type of cover letter advice you're looking for, we've got you covered. From graduate cover letter templates and career change cover letter templates, right through to free cover letter templates - along with a whole host of additional tips, you'll find everything you need to write the perfect job application letter.

Whether you're an experienced job seeker or you're preparing for your first job interview, we've got a range of useful tips for success. Including advice on how to answer common interview questions, customer service interview questions, competency based interview questions, or anything else, you'll find all the best job interview tips here.

Preparing for a job interview? Our expert interview training guides cover everything you need to feel ready — from common interview questions and answers to interview preparation tips, second interviews, competency-based interviews, and questions to ask the employer. Whether you’re getting ready for a telephone, video, group, or face-to-face interview, explore practical advice on how to answer tricky questions, manage interview nerves, make a strong first impression, and follow up afterwards.

It's not always easy to figure out which job would suit you. That's why we've put together a section covering how to decide what job to look for, along with advice on finding work in a variety of industries (from accounting to sales). So whether you're looking for tips on how to start work in a certain field, or you just don't know where to start - you're in the right place.

Looking to develop your career? We've got you covered. In addition to a whole host of information on the best courses & qualifications in a number of fields, we've got advice on how everything from internships & apprenticeships, to work experience & volunteering could be great ways to further your career.

Get clued up on your rights with our informative employment law guide, for both employees and employers alike. We've got a range of employment law advice, from information on employee rights and pensions, to money saving tips and advice on how to deal with jobseeking discrimination.