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Information and advice for jobseekers
Work experience options
Advice articles
Work experience can boost your CV and help you to develop professional skills and contacts. Learn more about the different sorts of work experience available and how to apply
Getting back on your feet after redundancy
Advice articles
Being made redundant is a daunting time for anyone, but it can also be an opportunity to re-train, gain new skills and explore new work opportunities.
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Succeeding in competency-based interviews
Advice articles
Follow these simple steps to conquer competency-based interviews
How to get the balance right in an interview
Advice articles
Talking about your achievements might not come naturally to you, but it's key to a successful interview.
The interview top 10
Advice articles
Congratulations, you’ve got an interview! Now it’s time to polish up your interview skills.
The 10 most advertised jobs in Scotland
Advice articles
Every day Jobcentre Plus advertises hundreds of new job vacancies across Scotland. Find out which occupations are in demand.
Job hunting
Advice articles
Where to start? Ideas on where to look for opportunities, including the internet, recruitment agencies and jobs fairs.
5 things you should never include in a cover letter
Advice articles
There are some key things to avoid when putting together your job application.
Skills in demand
Advice articles
Across Scotland the message from employers is the same – there is a shortage of applicants with soft skills.
Exploring hidden jobs
Advice articles
Many job opportunities are never advertised in newspapers or online. This ‘hidden job market’ may account for up to 70% of all available jobs. So, how do you find out about these jobs?
Template for the perfect cover letter
Advice articles
A thoughtful cover letter is the equivalent of a confident handshake. It's your introduction to the employer, so don't offer them a limp hand.
Clever cover letters
Advice articles
Confused by the conflicting advice available on cover letters? Read our tips on how to stand out from the crowd.
10 things you should have in your CV
Advice articles
When it comes to CVs, there are some key things to remember.
What is a CV?
Advice articles
Before you build one, find out what a CV is. The key to getting it right is to keep things simple.
