Course description

Applying for jobs can feel like sending CVs into the void. This course shows you, step by step, how UK employers actually choose who to interview and who to hire, and how to give them exactly what they're looking for. You'll finish with a CV you're proud of, a cover letter you can adapt in minutes, and a clear plan for every interview.

It's a full course, not a quick list of tips. There are 10 sections and 54 step-by-step written lessons, and every lesson ends with a practical task you do for your own job search. Every section has a practice pack of worksheets and templates to download, and the course finishes with two projects: a complete tailored application for a real job, and a full interview preparation pack.

What you'll learn

• Know your value: find your transferable skills and turn everyday duties into achievements.
• Write a strong UK CV: the right format and length, a sharp personal profile, and how to tailor it for each job.
• Get past the software: how applicant tracking systems work and how to use keywords naturally.
• Cover letters and application forms: clear structures, supporting statements and written competency answers.
• Find the right roles: job boards, LinkedIn, networking and recruitment agencies.
• Ace the interview: the STAR method, a bank of ready stories, tricky questions and video interviews.
• After the interview: follow-ups, feedback, offers, references and negotiating your terms.

Who this course is for

• School, college and university leavers applying for their first proper job.
• People changing career who need to show how their experience transfers.
• Anyone returning to work after a break, such as caring, parenting or ill health.
• Anyone who hasn't applied for a job in years and wants to know what's changed.

How the course works

Every lesson is written out step by step, with real examples of CV lines, letters and interview answers, so there are no videos to pause and rewind. Read a lesson, then use the Try it task to improve your own application straight away. Everything is written for the UK job market.

What will I learn?

• Identify your transferable skills and turn duties into clear achievements
• Write a two-page UK CV with a strong personal profile
• Tailor your CV to each job and get past applicant tracking systems
• Write cover letters, supporting statements and competency answers
• Find roles through job boards, LinkedIn, networking and agencies
• Prepare for any interview with the STAR method and a story bank
• Handle tricky questions, video interviews and assessment centres
• Follow up well, learn from feedback and negotiate a job offer

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