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At the job post
Reading a post, deciding if it's worth it, the awkward parts of a CV, application forms, Easy Apply, tracking what you sent and what happens next.
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- How do I read a job description properly?Four passes through a post: the work, the must-haves, the wish list and the facts.
- How do I know if a job is worth applying for?A five-minute check on the work, your evidence and your deal-breakers before you tailor anything.
- How can I tell if I'll like a job before I apply?Turn one duty from the post into fifteen minutes of real work, then ask three questions.
- How many jobs should I apply for each week?A weekly number you can keep, a split of your hours, and how to read your reply rate.
- Should I keep a master CV?One private CV with everything, cut down into a tailored copy for each job.
- What should go in the skills section of a CV?Six to twelve checkable skills, spelled the post's way, each backed by a bullet.
- How do I show achievements on a CV without numbers?Scale, before and after, who relied on it and what it replaced, when there's no percentage.
- How far back should my CV go?The last 10 to 15 years in detail, older roles in a line, and relevance over recency.
- How do I list short jobs on my CV?Label contracts and temp work, group similar roles, and keep one calm reason ready.
- How do I put freelance work on my CV?One role, one date range and three client results, with unnamed clients described.
- How do I put projects and volunteering on my CV?Unpaid work written like a job, and placed above paid work when it's more relevant.
- How do I put an unfinished degree on my CV?Accurate wording for a degree you left or are still doing, and what to lead with instead.
- Should I put online courses and certificates on my CV?Which courses earn a place on the page, how to word them, and pairing each with a project.
- What should I leave off my CV?Photos, age, full address, references and filler phrases: what to cut and what to keep.
- How do I apply for a job I'm overqualified for?Shape the CV for the role's level and answer the will-you-stay worry in one sentence.
- How do I write my CV after redundancy or a layoff?No mention on the CV, one neutral line in the letter, and a week to choose targets.
- How do I apply for an internal job or promotion?Tailor anyway, talk to the hiring manager first, and tell your own manager early.
- How do I keep track of my job applications?Eight columns, six statuses and a ten-minute weekly review that shows what's working.
- Is LinkedIn Easy Apply worth using?When a one-click application makes sense, when to use the company site, and how to stand out.
- How do I fill in job application forms faster?Details ready, an answer bank for repeat questions, and autofill you check before submitting.
- Can I apply for more than one job at the same company?Two or three close roles is normal; many unrelated ones looks unfocused.
- What happens to my application after I click apply?The tracking system, screening questions, the recruiter's skim and the shortlist, and where applications stall.
- How do I look for a new job while I still have one?Personal devices, references only after an offer, and a small weekly target around work.
- Do recruiters actually read cover letters?When a letter changes the outcome, when to skip it, and a 20-minute structure.
- What CV mistakes cost you interviews?Ten common CV mistakes, from a generic top third to unreadable layouts, each with a fix.
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