Career guides
Long-form, practical guides covering the moments that matter most in a job search: writing a cover letter, getting past ATS screening, and handling common interview questions with confidence.
How to write a cover letter, step by step
This guide walks through every part of a cover letter, from the first line to the closing paragraph, with examples you can adapt to your own situation.
How to write a cover letter with no work experience
Having no formal work experience does not mean you have nothing to offer. This guide shows how to build a genuinely persuasive cover letter around education, projects, volunteering and transferable skills.
How to pass ATS screening
Applicant Tracking Systems reject or deprioritise many well-qualified candidates simply because of formatting or keyword mismatches. This guide explains exactly how to avoid that.
Common interview questions and how to answer them with STAR
Most interviews recycle a similar core set of questions. This guide covers the most common ones and shows how to structure strong answers using the STAR method.
How to answer "Tell me about yourself"
This is usually the very first interview question, and it sets the tone for everything that follows. This guide gives you a clear framework and full example answers.
How to use these guides
Each guide is written to be read once in full before an application or interview, then referred back to for specific examples as needed. They are based on practical, repeatable frameworks, like STAR for interview answers, rather than generic encouragement.
Pairing guides with our tools
Reading a guide and then immediately applying it with one of our tools, for example writing a cover letter using the framework in our guide and then checking it with the Score my letter tool, tends to produce the best results.
Frequently asked questions
Are the guides free to read?
Yes, all guides are free and do not require an account.
How often are the guides updated?
We review and update guides periodically to keep the advice practical and current.
Can I suggest a topic for a new guide?
We are always looking at the most common questions job seekers have and prioritise guides accordingly.