Here's a handy guide for the CV Wizard – a simple free resource created by JobLookup. Add your CV information by section, choose from a number of themes and layouts, and download the finished product as a PDF - all for absolutely free.
You’ve researched the job. You’ve researched the company. You think you know the type of candidate who would be an ideal fit for both and you’re ready to shape yourself into that persona. While this might seem like the perfect way to land the job, pretending to be someone you’re not is rarely a good idea. Here’s why.
Your CV is often the first chance you have to get your foot through an employer’s door so it’s important that you make it work hard on your behalf. One issue is when you have a gap in your work history. So how do you reassure an employer that you are still worth their consideration? How do you explain that...
You might be tempted to hand your CV over to a generalised AI like Chat GPT, Claude, or Copilot, or a specialised CV writing AI app such as Teal HQ, Rezi.ai, or Skillroads. But is that the best way to create a successful CV or is writing it yourself a better choice? Let’s look at the upsides and disadvantages of...
While you can certainly give yourself an edge by following some basic ground rules when it comes to writing your CV, optimising it for a search engine could be that extra step that puts you on the path to your next role.
When it comes to employment, first impressions really count, and the first thing any prospective employer is going to see is your application or CV. Writing your own can be tricky however, especially if you’re not naturally skilled at selling yourself.
Rejection is never an easy thing to handle, especially when it comes to applying for jobs – but what if that fear was holding you back, and preventing you from finding the role you deserve?
The type of background checks carried out will often depend on the job you’ve applied for, the level of risk in that role, and the industry or type of organisation. Some background checks, such as the Right to Work are a legal requirement. Others are simply best practice. Here are the ten most common.
Protected characteristics are aspects of your personal identity that are safeguarded against discrimination under the UK Equality Act 2010. This safeguarding extends to most areas of your life, including how you are treated at work.
