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Expert guidance, tips and news to keep you ahead, sharing ideas, insight and inspiration across a range of topics.

CV tips for success

Everything you need to create a compelling CV that opens doors.

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  What are the most common spelling mistakes on CVs?
  Small typos and mistakes are the bane of a working adult’s life – and nothing’s worse than letting one slip on your CV! According to Business Insider, here are the most frequent grammar slip-ups we make. ‘Manger’… Read more: What are the most common spelling mistakes on CVs?
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  How to create the perfect cover letter
  A decent cover letter can make all the difference when trying to get noticed by would-be employers. Here’s our guide to getting it right It’s tricky to get yourself noticed when hunting for a job, but an… Read more: How to create the perfect cover letter
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  Five steps to spring-clean your CV
  It’s the season for a good old clear out. So why not give your CV a polish, by following our five-step guide? “The mistake many people make about their CV is to think of it as a… Read more: Five steps to spring-clean your CV

All you need to know about interviews

From acing interviews to following up effectively, everything you need for success is right here.

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  Five things to do after the job interview
  So, you’ve prepared for the big interview and nailed it. Should you breathe a sigh of relief and forget about it until you receive a call from your recruiter? Hint: the answer is no! Are you confused… Read more: Five things to do after the job interview
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  The Just Recruitment guide to interview dressing
  If you’ve been invited to an interview for your dream job, you’ll want to make a great first impression. Here’s how to dress for success. Picture the scene. You’ve walked into the interview room for a job… Read more: The Just Recruitment guide to interview dressing
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  Everyone preparing for a job interview needs to read this
  Getting ready for a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but these top tips will help you nail it By Lydia Cerguera Your application has been accepted. Your CV has been read. Now you’ve been invited… Read more: Everyone preparing for a job interview needs to read this
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  What do you think of garden gnomes?
  Not a question many people have to answer in their lives, but something you may have to think about anyway! You walk into the interview room and your nerves are through the roof, but there is solace… Read more: What do you think of garden gnomes?

Insights & Advice

Your go-to guide for navigating the changing world of work, boosting your productivity, and mapping out your long-term career goals.

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  Stepping up: how to find your ideal next job
  Considering a career move? Below is our seven-step guide to making the leap in today’s job market. It’s time for a change in your professional life. You’ve achieved your goals in your current role and are ready… Read more: Stepping up: how to find your ideal next job
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  Moving Jobs: A guide to breaking the news
  It’s never easy telling your colleagues that you’re moving jobs. Here’s a guide to help smooth the transition. The days of the job for life are well and truly behind us. The average UK worker will move… Read more: Moving Jobs: A guide to breaking the news
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  Beyond FOBO: Why the AI Revolution is a Career Opportunity, Not a Threat
  Earlier this year, Bill Winters, the chief executive of Standard Chartered, hit the headlines when he discussed a planned 15% reduction in back-office roles over the next four years. It wasn’t the headcount reduction itself that sparked… Read more: Beyond FOBO: Why the AI Revolution is a Career Opportunity, Not a Threat
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  Did you know the first “AI” in Europe was made of 304 matchboxes?
  Long before Silicon Valley, there was “MENACE”—a machine with no wires or chips that could learn to beat you at Noughts and Crosses. Today, that same spirit of innovation is heading into space with SpaceX and Google.… Read more: Did you know the first “AI” in Europe was made of 304 matchboxes?

Employer resources

Expert advice, market trends, and workforce solutions to help you build and scale your dream team.

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  Anyone who manages a team needs to learn these theories
  Can’t get your team on song? These teamwork theories may help you understand why It is hard to think of a workplace in which teamwork doesn’t form at least a part of the dynamic among employees. Even… Read more: Anyone who manages a team needs to learn these theories
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  The High Price of a Bad Hire — And Why Better Hiring Starts at the Junior Level
  Few business decisions carry as much hidden financial risk as hiring the wrong person. The problem is widespread and expensive. According to the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC) and Oxford Economics, the genuine cost of a bad… Read more: The High Price of a Bad Hire — And Why Better Hiring Starts at the Junior Level
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  What Are Structured Interviews — and Why Do They Lead to Better Hiring?
  If you’ve ever walked out of an interview thinking, “Well… that was a bit all over the place,” you’re not alone. Unstructured interviews — the kind where interviewers ask questions based on instinct — are still surprisingly… Read more: What Are Structured Interviews — and Why Do They Lead to Better Hiring?
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  How to Implement Structured Interviewing: A Practical Guide for Organisations
  Structured interviewing is one of the most dependable, evidence‑based methods for improving hiring accuracy — yet many organisations still rely on unstructured, conversational interviews that introduce bias and reduce predictive validity. This article explains how to implement… Read more: How to Implement Structured Interviewing: A Practical Guide for Organisations