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Which CV template

CV templates

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

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Unemployed CV template

Unemployed: Sample CV template and guide

Currently unemployed? Our guide and free template will help you write the perfect CV

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Long term unemployed CV template

Long-term unemployed: Sample CV template and guide

Been unemployed for a while? Our free template and guide will help you get back into work

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Career ladder climber CV

Career ladder climber: Sample CV template and guide

Looking to step up in your career? Win the job with our career ladder climber sample CV and guide

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Changing careers CV template

Career change: Sample CV template and guide

Some of us work for years in the 'wrong' job before taking the brave step to do something completely different. If you want a career change then get your CV right.

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Application sample – competency based questions

Our sample job application shows you example questions with suggested answers to help you get the job.

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How to change your career

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?

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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...

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Application forms 101

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.

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Write a winning cover letter

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.

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Why application forms

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.

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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.

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Funny CV mistakes

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!

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Finding a job after graduating

Finding a job after graduating

Given the increase in graduate talent and the depletion of opportunities due to the economic climate, setting yourself apart from the competition can be tricky. However, if you follow these tips, that first job could be around the corner.

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Unemployed application pack

Unemployed job application pack

Whether you feel like you’ve applied for HUNDREDS of jobs and not heard anything back from any of them, or if you’re newly unemployed and need to find a job fast, we’re here to help!

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How to make a video CV

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.

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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!

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10 steps to a successful CV

10 steps to a successful CV

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

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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.

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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...

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  • Our three biggest sectors for jobs are sales, engineering / manufacturing and IT.

  • The average commuting time for workers in the UK is 45 minutes.

  • UK workers spend an average of five years in a job.

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  • We had 7,714 accountancy jobs last month.

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  • The ideal CV is no more than 2 pages long.

  • British employees work an average of 31.9 hours per week.

  • The average cost of living for a single person is £13,400.

  • Recruiters search our CV database 280,000 times every month.

  • We had 8,730 jobs in the West Midlands last month.

  • Recruiters spend an average of 8 seconds looking at a CV.

  • The ideal cover letter is between 250 and 300 words long.

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