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Cover letters, CVs, and everything around the application form.
Practical guides on cover letters, CVs, applications, job-search strategy, and working well. No filler, UK-focused, written to be used. Browse by topic below or jump straight to the latest posts.
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CV Action Verbs That Work: 70+ UK Examples by Sector
The best CV action verbs for UK job applications: 70+ examples organised by sector, plus the weak verbs to swap out before you apply.
How to Write a Job Application Email (With Examples, UK)
How to write a job application email: subject line, structure, length, and worked examples for UK job applications.
Dealing With Burnout at Work: Signs, Causes, and How to Recover
Burnout at work is more than exhaustion. Recognise the real signs, understand the common causes for remote workers, and take the steps that lead to recovery.
How to Change Careers in the UK: A Practical Guide for Career Changers
How to change careers in the UK: practical steps for mapping transferable skills, networking into a new sector, and running a targeted application campaign.
How to Write a Supporting Statement for a Job Application (UK Guide)
How to write a supporting statement for a job application: structure, word count, what to include, and worked examples for the UK job market.
How to Time Block Your Work Day When You're Working Remotely
How to time block your work day as a remote worker: set up calendar blocks that hold, handle interruptions, and protect deep focus without burning out.
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- 7 posts
Cover letters
How to write cover letters that get responses — structure, openings, special cases, examples.
- 8 posts
CVs
Practical guides for writing, optimising, and improving your CV — including ATS-friendly formatting and impact-driven bullets.
- 9 posts
Application questions
How to answer the written questions on online job application forms — supplementary, motivational, and competency-based prompts.
- 6 posts
Job search & career strategy
Where to find roles, networking, follow-ups, salary, transitions — the strategy beneath the application itself.
- 4 posts
Working well
Productivity, remote and hybrid working, soft skills, and the day-to-day habits that compound at work.