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Are you making one of these 9 common CV mistakes?

The nine CV mistakes that could stop you from getting that job interview.

Improve your CV by using action words

Find out about action words and why you should use them in your CV.

How to get a job with gaps in your CV

What to do if you’re applying for a job but have breaks in your paid work.

10 steps to job hunting

10 steps in the job hunting process, covering looking for work, applying for jobs, interviews and job offers.

How to make an online job hunting profile

How to create an online job hunting profile that highlights your skills and experience to potential employers.

Employability skills

Posters, templates and activity sheets to teach employability skills.

If you’re job hunting it’s time to clean up your social media

Find out how to use social media as a tool to get jobs.

Write a cover letter

Use our interactive guides and templates to write a cover letter tailored to the job you want.

Career skills you learn as a parent

Employers value parenting skills.

Job hunters' toolkit

Tools and guides to help job hunters find opportunities, create CVs, write cover letters, prepare for interviews, and more.