Cover letter templates

A cover letter is often your first communication with a potential employer, and therefore it is vital that when writing a cover letter you make it compelling and professional from the very first line, marking you out as a candidate they need to contact.

Six unusual job interview questions asked by hiring managers

Even if you’re well-prepared for a job interview and have rehearsed your answers to common questions, sometimes a hiring manager will ask an unusual question to see how you can think and respond on your feet, as well as find out more about your soft skills and cultural fit.

Goal setting and job search

Goals are there to help keep you accountable, measure your progress and let you celebrate every one you reach!

How to give a great job interview presentation

Have you ever been asked to make a presentation to a prospective employer in a job interview? If so, ensuring your content is engaging, relevant and delivered to a professional standard is crucial.

Standing out – taking applications up a notch

Online vacancies can attract many applicants. When applying to vacancies there’s ways to stand out as a strong candidate. In this course we share some strategies to cut through and leave a positive impression.

15 rules for negotiating a job offer

There are 15 rules for negotiating a job offer. One is “don’t underestimate the importance of likeability,” which means managing inevitable tensions in negotiation, being persistent without being a nuisance, and understanding how other people perceive your approach.