Articles By Paul Drury
Published in Cover Letter
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Paul Drury
Generative AI can help us in so many ways. Writing a cover letter is no exception – in this blog we explore just how ChatGPT can optimise your career story.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
What is a cover letter? It might not be explicitly required for every application. However their uses of a cover letter and how to write one could help you get your foot in the door of that interview room. Read on to learn the meaning of a cover letter!
Published in Job Interview
by Paul Drury
Behavioural questions will form the bulk of any interview. Hiring managers are most interested in the behaviours that helped you get to your career achievements.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
Artificial intelligence is changing how we live, work, and search for jobs. Can you use ChatGPT to help write your CV? This blog walks through the benefits, the risks, and the best prompts to make ChatGPT your job search assistant.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
It is likely that you will use a CV template when you start your job search. We are a fair-minded bunch (only slightly biassed), so we take a look at Google Docs CV templates.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
What’s your professional worth? If that question ties your stomach up in knots, you could be prone to feeling like your CV simply isn’t good enough. But is it ever OK to lie on your CV? Let’s dive into the ins and outs of lying on your CV.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
How far back your CV goes is part of how you tell the hiring manager about the sort of professional you are. But what is the rule of thumb? What are the exceptions? What are your other options? Read on to find out the answer to all of the above.
Published in Career
by Paul Drury
Garden leave sounds like an idyllic proposition for an employee after a fraught last few months in the role. But that is not always the case. And how does it benefit an employer? In which circumstances is garden leave most useful for them?
Published in Career
by Paul Drury
Since the dawn of the paper round, teenagers have been entering the workforce well before they have finished their secondary school education. What are some of the most popular jobs for teens?
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
The end of any message needs to reinforce its content and leave an emphatic impression. The end of a cover letter is no different. Go and get that interview invite.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
Computer skills are becoming critical in more professions in our technology-focused world. Here is how you can go about including them on your CV.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
Problem-solving skills lie at the heart of many a successful career, but how can you include them on a CV? It is a complex issue that is worth careful thought.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
The success of a company lives and dies with its approach to customer service. How can you describe your customer service skills on your CV? What stories will you tell?
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
In the UK, it’s best to avoid including a photo on your CV due to anti-discrimination laws and professional conventions. In certain fields, it may be customary, in which case you should use a professional photo. We walk you through how you should and should not use a photo.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
Of all the tasks during a job search, addressing a cover letter correctly may not seem to be the most taxing. While this is true, take care. If you get it wrong, there will be consequences.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
When you read a CV and consider whether to hire someone, you would hope to get a sense of how they get things done with others. A CV is not only a factual document — it can also shine a light on your interpersonal skills.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
Making the most of the time that we have on this earth is one of the most basic human desires. Your productivity is also important to your employer. In this blog, we explore how to showcase your time management skills in an interview.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
What sort of a leader does your future employer need? Do you have the leadership skills to make the required impact? How do you help others on their career journey? Take a look at our leadership skills examples here.
Published in Job Interview
by Paul Drury
So, they asked the question: Why do you want to work here? Take a deep breath. Now, it is time to explain it in a way that impresses your interviewer.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
Writing appropriate emails is vital for effective job search communication. Sending an email cover letter is required in most job search processes, so how does a candidate make the most of the opportunity to sell themselves?
Published in Job Interview
by Paul Drury
Most answers to behavioural questions during competency interviews tend to be long and rambling. The STAR interview technique helps a candidate to focus on the details that matter most to a potential employer.
Published in CV Help
by Paul Drury
Soft skills are the behavioural fuel of your career stories; but sharing them on your CV is no simple matter. We explore how to include them.
Published in Cover Letter
by Paul Drury
If you’re struggling to write a cover letter with no experience to show, never fear! This blog will help you create a compelling argument for your employment no matter your background.
Published in Job Interview
by Paul Drury
As the interview comes to a close, you may feel that you have told a worthy career story, but there is one last challenge to negotiate: the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the interview. Here are 20 of the best questions to ask.
Published in Career
by Paul Drury
Research shows that older job seekers often face age discrimination. What can you do to prevent ageist bias? And are there regulations to offer older employees a level playing field? We will also show you how to successfully apply as an over-50 and how to create a convincing CV.
