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Covering letters

September 2017

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    CV and cover letter examples
    The perfect pitch: how to write a successful cover letter

    Keep it short, do your research and tailor it to the job, say experts

October 2016

  • pile of old teaching books

    CV and cover letter examples
    CV and cover letter examples for teachers

    If you’re struggling to write a CV or cover letter for teaching roles, here are some examples to help you stand out, whether you’re a headteacher or NQT

June 2016

  • Woman daydreaming in library

    Arts graduates rejoice: 'there's a lot to be said for creativity'

    A humanities degree should not limit your career. Make the most of your strengths and be proud of your accomplishment, advise the experts

March 2016

  • Businesswoman Clearing Her Office

    Four ways to find a new role after leaving your job or redundancy

    Prepare an answer for why you left your last job, but whatever you do – don’t apologise, say the experts

February 2016

  • Overflow plug at Lady Bower Reservoir in Derbyshire, Britain

    Spring clean your CV and cover letter for job success

    Make your résumé ‘scannable’ and declutter applications so that you stand out from the crowd, say the experts

June 2015

  • Baby penguins cuddling together

    CV and cover letter advice clinic – ask the experts

    Need advice on writing your CV or cover letter? Ask our experts how to write the perfect application on Wednesday 17 June from 1–3pm BST

March 2015

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    The Careers Blog
    Test your knowledge on CVs, cover letters and job applications – quiz

    You may have applied for hundreds of jobs but how much do you really know about applications? Take our quiz to find out

February 2015

  • speculative letters

    The Careers Blog
    Do speculative cover letters work?

    When writing your cover letter: be concise, do your research and avoid the hard-sell to achieve job success

November 2014

  • A cyclist by the Millennium Bridge in London

    The Careers Blog
    Want your old job back? Here's how to return to a former employer

    From approaching your old boss to writing a CV and cover letter, Dave Smith shares his advice on making your return a success

October 2014

  • How to find internship

    The Careers Blog
    How to find and make the most of your work experience

  • Football coach talking to his young team

    The Careers Blog
    Why having a hobby can give you the edge in a job application

  • Can you be fired because of a tattoo

    The Careers Blog
    Are tattoos a stain on your job prospects and career?

  • first CV

    The Careers Blog
    How to write a successful CV and cover letter - live chat

July 2014

June 2014

  • A waiter rushes with a tray of food in a busy restaurant Bradford West Yorkshire.

    How to write a CV for a temporary job

    If you’re a student hoping to make money from temping this summer, you still need to be thorough in your applications

May 2014

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    The Careers Blog
    Stop spamming: why you need to tailor speculative job applications

    Sending a generic CV and cover letter to hundreds of prospective employers might be tempting, but it won't boost your chances of finding a job

April 2014

  • University Of Birmingham Hold Degree Congregations

    The Careers Blog
    Graduate jobs clinic – live chat

  • Fruit on a market stall

    Sell yourself: a cover letter guide for beginners

  • Jump trains

    How to change career tracks – live chat

  • Get it in focus: too much fluff or cliche won't make for a happy CV or cover letter.

    The Careers Blog
    What makes a recruiter hate your CV?

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