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With a decade’s experience of writing about job search and recruitment topics, Paul understands the power of words to influence mindsets and alter destinies. His previous recruitment career taught him that the seeds of a successful job search are sown long before you come to writing your resume. Dad of two great teenage kids and husband to a long-suffering writing widow.

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Published in Job Interview

by Paul Drury

Walmart job application tips

While there are always plenty of roles available at Walmart, the competition for them is fierce. How obsessed are you about outstanding customer service? This blog contains all our expert tips and advice for writing a job application for Walmart.

9 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul Drury

The truth about lying on your resume

Filling your resume with exclusively truthful statements about your career is harder than you might think. Lying on a resume can take many forms. Don’t give in to temptation.

12 min read

Published in Career

by Paul Drury

6 Collaboration skills that can make you a better leader

What does successful collaboration look like? How do you make the most of your partnership with a diverse team? We explore the collaboration skills that can elevate both your outcomes and the results of those around you.

10 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Paul Drury

Effective cover letter keywords to get you hired: with 350+ examples

The job search is tough enough without obsessing about every word in each cover letter that you send. But why wouldn’t you? Your cover letter keywords might make all the difference.

20 min read

Published in Job Interview

by Paul Drury

How to Answer “Walk Me Through Your Resume”

The toughest interview questions are those where you could say almost anything you want. A boring answer to “walk me through your resume” has the potential to kill the vibe of any interview. An exciting response may conversely mean that the job is as good as yours.

11 min read

Published in Career

by Paul Drury

Presentation skills: examples and solutions

Presenting critical information to a group of people is a skill that will bring countless benefits to your career. Which of your presentation skills need a little more polish?

12 min read

Published in Career

by Paul Drury

How to add a promotion on Linkedin. Share it with your network!

Getting a promotion is a momentous occasion that should be celebrated with friends and family. But how should you add a promotion on your LinkedIn profile?

12 min read

Published in Resume Help

by Paul Drury

Extra-curricular activities to enhance your resume: a complete guide

Being strategic with your choices of extra-curricular activity during school and further education could be the best investment in an early career.

14 min read

Published in Cover Letter

by Paul Drury

What is a cover letter?

What is a cover letter? What should it cover? How can a page of writing make an incremental difference to the chances of securing an interview?

12 min read

Published in Career

by Paul Drury

How to ask for a promotion

Sensing that you are close to a promotion is an exciting feeling that too many people do not act on early enough. Here is how you ask for a promotion. And get it!

16 min read