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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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What Does 'Heterosexual' Mean on a Job Application? (UK Guide)
Find out what 'heterosexual' means on a UK job application form, why employers ask, and whether your answer affects your chances.
Technical Cover Letter: A UK Example and How to Write Your Own
A technical cover letter example for UK job applications, with a structure guide, how to present skills without jargon, and common mistakes to avoid.
How to Complete a Civil Service Job Application (UK Guide)
How to complete a civil service job application: from registering on Civil Service Jobs to passing the sift, with tips for each section of the form.
How to Write a Personal Summary for a Job Application (UK Guide)
How to write a personal summary for a job application: what to include, how long it should be, and a worked example for UK applicants.
How to Write a Skills-Based CV (UK Guide 2026)
A skills-based CV leads with what you can do, not when you did it. Here is when to use one in the UK and how to structure it to get past recruiters and ATS.
What to Say When Calling About a Job Application (UK Guide)
Exactly what to say when calling about a job application in the UK: a phone script, the right timing, what to do on voicemail, and what to avoid.
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- 10 posts
Cover letters
How to write cover letters that get responses — structure, openings, special cases, examples.
- 9 posts
CVs
Practical guides for writing, optimising, and improving your CV — including ATS-friendly formatting and impact-driven bullets.
- 10 posts
Application questions
How to answer the written questions on online job application forms — supplementary, motivational, and competency-based prompts.
- 12 posts
Job search & career strategy
Where to find roles, networking, follow-ups, salary, transitions — the strategy beneath the application itself.
- 5 posts
Working well
Productivity, remote and hybrid working, soft skills, and the day-to-day habits that compound at work.