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Featured image for how to write a cover letter web page.

How to Write a Cover Letter

26 June, 2023 | By Aaron Case, CPRW

What to include in a cover letter featured image with a sample cover letter on a laptop screen

What to include in a cover letter featured image with a sample cover letter on a laptop screen

What to Include in a Cover Letter to Impress UK Employers

26 June, 2023 | By Aaron Case, CPRW

An applicant structures the first few sections of their cover letter, demonstrating the standard UK cover letter format

An applicant structures the first few sections of their cover letter, demonstrating the standard UK cover letter format

Cover Letter Format: Examples & Layout Tips

26 June, 2023 | By Seb Morgan

A temporary featured image for the CV email page showing the Gmail app loading on a laptop.

A temporary featured image for the CV email page showing the Gmail app loading on a laptop.

How to Send Your CV in an Email: Example & 5 Tips

21 June, 2023 | By Samuel Johns, CPRW

An employer looks at a speculative cover letter from a software developer on her laptop.

An employer looks at a speculative cover letter from a software developer on her laptop.

How to Write a Speculative Cover Letter

21 June, 2023 | By Seb Morgan

Under a header reading 'Cover Letter Heading', a cartoon person holds a giant orange marker next to a cover letter with a large orange question mark.

Under a header reading 'Cover Letter Heading', a cartoon person holds a giant orange marker next to a cover letter with a large orange question mark.

Cover Letter Header - 3 Example Headings & How to Make Yours

20 June, 2023 | By Aaron Case, CPRW

A man smiles down at his laptop as he finishes describing himself on his CV

A man smiles down at his laptop as he finishes describing himself on his CV

How to Describe Yourself on a CV (6 Tips and Examples)

17 June, 2023 | By Seb Morgan

A cartoon person wearing blue and holding a briefcase climbs an upward arrow in front of a large CV to illustrate how to show a promotion on a CV. The CV has light orange highlights, and the background is a darker shade of orange.

A cartoon person wearing blue and holding a briefcase climbs an upward arrow in front of a large CV to illustrate how to show a promotion on a CV. The CV has light orange highlights, and the background is a darker shade of orange.

How to Show a Promotion on a CV - Examples for 3 Situations

17 June, 2023 | By Aaron Case, CPRW

A laptop on a desk along with a mouse, an external monitor, and a desk lamp.

A laptop on a desk along with a mouse, an external monitor, and a desk lamp.

7+ Computer Skills for UK Job Hunters in 2023

16 June, 2023 | By Samuel Johns, CPRW

One cartoon person uses leadership skills to help another person climb up steps towards a flag.

One cartoon person uses leadership skills to help another person climb up steps towards a flag.

7 Key Leadership Skills Examples for Your CV in 2023

15 June, 2023 | By Aaron Case, CPRW

An illustration of a woman writing untrue information on a document to represent lying on a CV

An illustration of a woman writing untrue information on a document to represent lying on a CV

Lying on a CV: The Legality, Risks, and Honest Alternatives

13 June, 2023 | By Seb Morgan

What Is a Europass CV? (Template and Pros & Cons)

13 June, 2023 | By Aaron Case, CPRW

An animated person carrying a large location icon toward a CV, illustrating the 'address on CV' concept. The colour scheme features various shades of blue.

An animated person carrying a large location icon toward a CV, illustrating the 'address on CV' concept. The colour scheme features various shades of blue.

Address on CV: When & How You Should Put Your Location In

08 June, 2023 | By Aaron Case, CPRW

An image of four employees chatting and getting along with each other to demonstrate soft skills in the workplace.

An image of four employees chatting and getting along with each other to demonstrate soft skills in the workplace.

What Are Soft Skills? Definition & Examples

07 June, 2023 | By Seb Morgan

A temporary hero image for the blank CV template page, showing two interviewers perusing a candidate's CV while they look on.

A temporary hero image for the blank CV template page, showing two interviewers perusing a candidate's CV while they look on.

3 Free Blank CV Templates for UK Jobs (Microsoft Word)

06 June, 2023 | By Samuel Johns, CPRW