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5 ways to improve your CV

When it comes to applying for jobs using a CV, school students sometimes find themselves in a catch 22 situation. You might know you have the skills required for the jobs, but struggle to back them...  

60 Second Interview: Compliance instructor

"You don’t necessarily need to follow a set career path and most things you learn can be transferred to another job." That's the careers advice of compliance instructor Kate. Learn what her job entails...  

Four airport work experience placements you can apply for

Think you’ve got what it takes to become a pilot? Or that you’d make an excellent flight attendant? Work experience is the perfect way to make sure working for an airline or an airport is the...  

How Long Should a Cover Letter Be?

After spending all that time perfecting your CV, the last thing you want is to fall at the final hurdle with a poor cover letter. One of the most common questions people ask about writing cover letters...  

How to get your first job

Getting your first job can be tough, and pretty daunting too, but once you’ve got one foot on that career ladder, it becomes much easier to climb. In this article, we provide guidance on how to get...  

How to write a CV

Your CV is like your very own advertisement – a chance to sell yourself to employers and tell them exactly why they should hire you. It can be tricky to know how to write a CV, especially if you’re...  

Internships vs graduate schemes

At uni or graduating soon? Then you’re probably starting to think about how to get your first grad job. You may have heard that there are many benefits of an internship, but graduate schemes can...  

Skill up: Cover letter template for your first job

We've told you how to write a good cover letter but now you might be wondering "What on Earth should it look like?". If you're applying for your first job and have no experience, it can...  

Skill up: How to write a cover letter

Ok, you’ve got your first CV up and running – it must be time to submit that job application. But wait! What about your cover letter? This is as important to your application as your...  

Skill Up: My First CV Template

You probably already know that CVs are important. Whether you're at the start, middle or end of your career, potential employers will almost always ask to see them. In order to turn a good CV into a really...  

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