Advice Centre

Find specialist careers advice articles written by industry experts

We want you to get the most out of your job hunt, so we’ve put together a range of articles to help you write the perfect CV, ace the interview and secure a job you’ve always dreamed of.

CV Advice

How to optimise your CV for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

The 30 second CV test

Being selective with your CV

The top 10 CV buzzwords

CV writing tips

How to write a specialist cover letter

Create your own skills audit

6 reasons you didn’t get shortlisted for an interview

Graduates: How to make the most out of your experience

Interview Advice

Questions to ask at an interview

The ultimate post-interview checklist

STAR interview technique

Top tips for your next video interview

How to answer: What are you looking for in a new job?

How to answer competency based questions

Performing a personal SWOT analysis

Ways to make a good first impression

How to negotiate a starting salary

14 signs your job interview went well

Interview preparation tips

Telephone interview tips

How to banish interview nerves

Second interview tips

Assessment centre interviews

Job Hunting Advice

How to get a job through a recruitment agency

5 steps to securing a new job

How to job hunt online

Using recruitment agencies

Staying motivated during your job search

How to plan your job search

5 factors to consider when changing careers

Online job hunting blunders

Graduating with a degree in Chemistry? Here are some career paths to consider

New graduates: How to stand out from the crowd

Create the perfect job seekers LinkedIn profile

How to handle a counter offer

How to move into business from academia

Careers advice for science graduates

9 mistakes made by candidates during job searching and interviews

Thinking of returning to a previous employer?

Work Place Advice

Exploring the pros and cons of working from home

Working from home vs the office: What do the professionals think?

How to combat stress in the workplace

Improve your workplace happiness

Learn how to make an impact in your new job

8 top tips to work from home efficiently

How to feel less busy in a high-pressure environment

Be a good team player

5 ways to deal with criticism at work

13 ways to make a good first impression

Coping with redundancy

Is shift work for you?

When is the right time to move jobs?

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