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P45 and P60: What You Need to Know
Your P45 shows what you earned and paid in tax when leaving a job, while your P60 is an end-of-year record your employer must give you.
My Return to Work After Career Break for Kids: A Case Study
Jayne took a career break to raise her kids, then figured out how to get back into work without a current CV or recent experience.
Top Tips for Building a Great Online CV
Build an online CV that actually gets you hired by keeping it simple, making it accessible, and tailoring it for each job.
Writing A Chronological CV
Set out your work history with the most recent jobs first to help recruiters quickly see your career path and current role.
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Build a professionally structured CV tailored to your target role. Enter your details and experience, and get a polished CV ready to send to employers.
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Get a tailored covering letter that complements your CV and grabs the employer's attention. Just tell us about the job and your background.
Recession Proof Your CV: Top Tips
Make your CV stand out to employers during tough economic times by highlighting your experience and using smart formatting choices.
Online Job-hunting Facilities
Online job boards and CV storage sites now handle most recruitment, so not using them means missing out on plenty of positions.
New Employee Pension Rules: What Do They Mean for Me?
From 2012, all UK businesses must enrol employees in a pension scheme with contributions rising gradually until 2017, regardless of company size.
How to Identify a Great CV
Know what separates a strong CV from a weak one, targeted content, clean writing, and a thoughtful cover letter make all the difference.
Negotiate a Better Settlement...and Keep Your Job
Get paid more without quitting by negotiating directly with your manager and knowing your baseline beforehand.
Should I Hire a Recruitment Agency?
Weigh the pros and cons of hiring a recruitment agency against managing hiring yourself and the real costs involved.
What is an Online CV and Why Do I Need One?
An online CV lets you skip printing and mailing by sharing a web link with employers instead.
Top Tips for Building a Great Online CV
Build an online CV that actually gets you hired by keeping it simple, making it accessible, and tailoring it for each job.
Top Tips for Spotting Top Candidates
Spot top job candidates by checking if their CV is tailored, understanding their fit for your role, and reading their body language in interviews.
Should I Intern First?
Weigh the real pros and cons of doing an internship to kick-start your career and stand out to employers.
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