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Should You Trust ChatGPT with your CV?

More and more, job seekers are using ChatGPT to help them with their CV and cover letters. But what are the pros and cons?

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How to Prepare for a Video Interview

If you haven't interviewed via video before, how can you prepare?

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How to Succeed in a Competency-Based Interview

Many industries use competency-based interviews or incorporate competency-based questions into their interviews nowadays. How can you prepare?

How to Prepare for a Second Interview

Second interviews are generally more in-depth. How can you prepare for success?

How to Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile

If you are looking for your next career move, optimising your LinkedIn profile is essential. It might be the first place recruiters look!

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How To Fill in an Application Form

You may be applying for jobs, and suddenly faced with an application form rather than a request for your CV. How can you fill in an application form for success?

How to Prepare for Interviews

Perhaps you have not had an interview for some time, or need some ideas on potential questions to prepare for. We've got you covered!

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What is Flexible Working and How Can I Get It?

So you think you might like to work flexibly? What are your flexible working options, and how can you negotiate flexible working with your employer?

The Ultimate Cover Letter Guide

Cover letters are super important. Here you will find our ultimate cover letter guide!

How to Write a Speculative CV

What is a speculative application and should I be making one? We take a look.

Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

Are you debating if you should leave a job you are no longer satisfied in, or stay and make it work? We have some advice.

Kids Activity Ideas - For Parents & Grandparents

The prospect of keeping children busy at home during the holidays can be daunting. Let us help you keep the kids busy and your nerves intact.

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How to Research an Employer

CV expert Emma Alkirwi gives some advice on how you can research a potential employer.

How Does Job Sharing Work?

Job sharing is often given as an example of flexible working that has real advantages for both working parents and their employer. But how does it work in practice and what are the job sharing pros and cons?

Finding A Role After Redundancy

CV expert Emma Alkirwi has some advice if you have been made redundant and are looking at how to find a new job.

What is a Franchise?

Considering becoming a franchisee? Here is some expert legal advice on what is a franchise and what you need to know

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Q&A: Can My Employer Change My Hours?

One reader asks "Can my employer change my hours?". Employment lawyer Tracy Guest advises.

Q&A: How Do On Call Rota Laws Work in the UK?

Expert Michelle Morgan advises an employee on their rights with regards 'on call' rotas.

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What Are Your Rights Around Dismissal and ‘Fire and Rehire’ Tactics?

Karen Holden from A City Law Firm outlines your rights if your employer is seeking to fire you and rehire you on worse terms.

Q&A: Regular Overtime Being Cut. What Are My Rights?

HR expert Anna Ives advises an employee on their rights with regards regular overtime.