CV and cover letter

So you’ve found a job you want to apply for… Now you just have to get it! Easy. Check out our advice on how to write the perfect CV and cover letter and what to do – and NOT do – when putting together your application.

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CV templates

Not sure where to start? Make sure you get that all-important job interview with one of our CV templates.

Cover letter templates

It’s all very well having a great CV but it won’t count for much if your cover letter isn’t equally dazzling. Our templates ensure that employers will find it hard to say no.

How to get a reference

Our simple guide talks you through getting your references, including who you should ask and how to get in touch with them.

How to change your career

You’ve made the decision to make a change in your career and move on from your current role. So how do you make sure you maximise the opportunities that are out there?

What to do with a bad reference

You may think it's illegal for previous employers to give a bad reference, but you'd be wrong. Find out the facts behind bad references...

Your CV questions answered

We've pulled together all of your most commonly-asked CV questions into one page and provide a CV FAQ, complete with answers from Fuller CV.

Get your CV in order

Having trouble writing your CV? Whatever career you're chasing, you can follow these simple steps.

Funny CV mistakes: bloopers and mix-ups

These guys really weren’t thinking when they emailed over their CVs... We bring you our CV funnies - just don't make the same mistakes!

10 CV mistakes to avoid

Read our guide to common – and easy – application mistakes that can make the difference between getting a job interview and having your CV put straight on the ‘no’ pile.

The art of writing a good CV

A CV is your chance to sell yourself to a potential employer and it has to be well written and positive. We show you how to clearly present your skills.

10 steps to a successful CV

We bring you our 10 steps to creating a CV that employers just can't ignore!

CV checklist

We’ve put together a quick CV checklist to help you to make sure you’ve not missed anything. If you can tick off all of these points then you’re good to go!

Cover letter tips

Are you SURE your job application is ready? Don't hit 'send' until you've made sure that you've followed all of our cover letter must-do tips.

Why application forms?

Your heart may sink when faced with an application form, because they can appear pretty impersonal.
But don’t worry, there’s a technique for ensuring that your application form gets noticed.

How to write a winning application form

Application forms are definitely worth your time and attention if you want to get it right, so here’s how to fill in a stellar application and land that job.

Application form checklist

Before you sit down to write, make sure you've read through our handy job application form checklist.

Strange answers on application forms

Check out these application form howlers by mischievous or misguided jobseekers that definitely didn’t get the job, and make sure you NEVER make the same mistakes.

Answering competency questions

Not just something to think about if you get asked for an interview, competency questions are increasingly being included in the initial written application too. Here’s how to answer them...

How to stand out from the competition

There are so many jobseekers around at the moment that it can pay to work on a strategy that will make you look special in the eyes of an employer. But where should you start…?

How to: make a video CV

while they’re not suitable for every job, for areas of work where personality counts, a video CV is worth considering.

How to market yourself

There’s much more to the job seeking process than checking your CV and covering letter. So how can you ensure your job search is successful?

Easy email mistakes

Career jeopardising mistakes are just a click away. Look over our checklist before hitting send!

Get creative with your job application

Looking for inspiration on how to create a knock-their-socks off application? We show you how to wow...

Where do recruiters find candidates?

How do you get noticed by recruiters? We've got a few handy pointers to help you stand out, from CVs to networking events.

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Interview advice

We are sure that our CV advice will give you a great chance of getting an interview...

Stay one step ahead and check out our interview advice to make sure that job is YOURS!

Interview mistakes: funny, sad and just plain bad

Interviews: Let your body do the talking

Difficult interview questions

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