Career guides
Make the next move clearer.
Practical guides for finding legitimate work, preparing your application and understanding an offer.
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Check an interview shortlist without confusing roles or dates
A shortlist is an instruction to check the next stage, not evidence that you have already been appointed.
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PSRS applications: organise documents from the actual notice
There is no safe universal attachment pack for every vacancy. Turn the notice's own instructions into a document checklist.
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Ajira Portal: a practical application checklist
Completing a profile and applying for a vacancy are separate tasks. Use the original advert and the official portal together.
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Write a cover letter that answers the vacancy
A useful application letter connects two or three requirements to evidence from your own experience. It does not need to repeat your whole CV.
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Build evidence for your first job
You do not need to invent experience to make a useful application. Start by showing what you have learned and what you can already do.
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Keep a simple record of your applications
A notebook or a small spreadsheet can help you remember what you applied for, which documents you sent and what happens next.
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Read the whole advert before you apply
A job title is only the beginning. The details that decide whether you can apply are often further down the page or in the general conditions of a PDF.
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Prepare for an interview with real examples
Preparation is easier when you turn the job advert into a few concrete stories about your work, learning and decisions.
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A CV that makes your experience clear
Give an employer a clear picture of what you can do. Start with the requirements of the actual vacancy, then choose evidence that answers them.
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