Career Tips

Prepare your next application with a clear CV, a confident interview, and a safer job search.

Before you send your CV

Put your name, phone number, and professional email at the top. Leave out bank details and identification numbers.
Tailor your summary and skills to the role. Use the job description to identify relevant experience, without exaggerating.
Describe achievements with specific examples. Include education, recent work, internships, or relevant projects.
Check spelling and dates, then save a readable PDF with your name in the filename. Follow the employer’s requested format.

Research the employer using its official website, and review the responsibilities for the role.
Prepare examples using the situation, task, action, and result structure. Practise explaining what you personally contributed.
Confirm the time, location, or video link. Plan your travel or test your connection beforehand.
Prepare questions about the team, expectations, and next steps. Keep a copy of your CV nearby.

Confirm that the vacancy appears on the employer’s official channels. Check the sender’s email address and website domain.
Treat requests for recruitment fees, passwords, or banking information as warning signs.
Do not send sensitive documents until you have independently confirmed who is requesting them and why.
Keep a record of your applications, deadlines, and employer communications.