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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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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.
Sample of CV for a Job Application (UK Examples 2026)
A complete sample of CV for a job application in the UK, with annotated examples for every section, from summary to skills.
When to Skip the Cover Letter (And When You Really Shouldn't)
A cover letter is optional until it isn't. Know exactly when to skip it, when to always send one, and what to do in the grey area.
What Does 'Regretted' Mean on a Job Application? (UK Guide)
What 'regretted' means on a UK job application: why employers use this status, when it appears, and what to do after your application is marked regretted.
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Topic index
- 6 posts
Cover letters
How to write cover letters that get responses — structure, openings, special cases, examples.
- 7 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.
- 3 posts
Working well
Productivity, remote and hybrid working, soft skills, and the day-to-day habits that compound at work.