Career Guides
Expert advice on CV writing, interview preparation, job searching, and career development. Written to help you land your next role.
CV Writing
The complete guide to crafting a standout CV
How to Write a CV in 2026: The Complete UK Guide
A step-by-step guide to writing a professional CV in 2026. Learn the right format, essential sections, ATS optimisation, and expert tips — backed by UK recruiter data — to land more interviews.
Your elevator pitch in 100 words or fewer
How to Write a Personal Statement for Your CV (with Examples)
Learn how to write a powerful CV personal statement that grabs recruiters' attention in seconds. Includes a proven formula, real examples for different career stages, and common mistakes to avoid.
Make your application impossible to ignore
How to Write a Cover Letter That Gets You Noticed in 2026
A step-by-step guide to writing a compelling UK cover letter. Includes the three-paragraph formula, examples, and data showing why 83% of hiring managers still read them.
Stop making errors that cost you callbacks
10 CV Mistakes That Are Costing You Interviews (and How to Fix Them)
Recruiters reject most CVs in under 8 seconds. Discover the 10 most common CV mistakes UK job seekers make — from ATS failures to generic personal statements — and learn exactly how to fix each one.
Your first CV after university, done right
How to Write a Graduate CV in 2026 (with Examples)
A complete UK guide to writing your first CV after university. Learn how to structure a graduate CV, present your degree, translate extracurriculars into achievements, and stand out with limited work experience.
Get past ATS and impress hiring managers
How to List Skills on a CV: The Complete 2026 Guide
Learn how to write a skills section that beats ATS and impresses UK hiring managers. Includes the keyword extraction method, 2026 in-demand skills, what to include, and what to leave off.
Get noticed in a crowded job market
How to Make Your CV Stand Out in 2026: The Ultimate Guide
Learn exactly how to make your CV stand out in 2026. Discover expert formatting tips, ATS-friendly hacks, and real examples to get past the 6-second recruiter test.
Interview Tips
Walk in confident, walk out with an offer
How to Prepare for a Job Interview in 2026 (UK Guide)
Everything you need to prepare for a UK job interview in 2026: company research, STAR method, video interview setup, AI screening, and post-interview follow-up. Backed by recruiter data.
Practice makes perfect, AI makes it easier
Master Your Next Job Interview with an AI Mock Interview Coach
Nervous about your upcoming interview? Practice with our AI Mock Interview Coach. Get instant, actionable feedback on your STAR method answers and land the job.
Career Advice
Plan your pivot with confidence
How to Change Career Successfully in 2026: A Practical UK Guide
Thinking about a career change? 37% of UK employees are considering one. This guide covers how to plan your transition, identify transferable skills, rewrite your CV, bridge skills gaps, and land roles in a new field.
Your roadmap to a fresh professional start
How to Write a Career Change CV With No Direct Experience
Changing careers with no direct experience? Learn how to highlight transferable skills, use a functional CV format, and pivot your career successfully in 2026.
Job Search
Break in without a track record
How to Get a Job With No Experience in 2026 (UK Guide)
Practical strategies to land your first job in the UK with little or no experience. Covers skills-based CVs, graduate schemes, volunteering, networking, and speculative applications — with real data on the 2026 graduate job market.
Turn your profile into a recruiter magnet
How to Write a LinkedIn Profile That Gets You Noticed in 2026
95% of UK recruiters use LinkedIn to vet candidates. A step-by-step guide to optimising your headline, About section, experience, and skills to attract recruiters and land opportunities.