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Resumes and Cover Letters

When applying for a position, interviewers normally expect both a resume and a cover letter. The former is a standard document which sets out basic information about you, your skills, experience and work history. We’ve provided a number of resume templates and examples so you know exactly what to write and where.

Free Resume Templates [Download]: How to Write a Resume in 2022

Adele Cochrane by Adele Cochrane

How to Explain a Resume Gap

Worried about explaining gaps in your employment history? Here’s how to address tricky resume gaps with prospective employers.

Hania Syed by Hania Syed

How to Choose Referees for your Resume

Applying to jobs and need to choose references? Here are our tips for choosing the right referees and making a positive impression on prospective employers.

Hania Syed by Hania Syed

How To Include Professional Achievements on Your Resume

Do you have a list of professional achievements that you don’t know how to fit on your resume? Here’s how to choose, place and articulate them on your CV.

Hania Syed by Hania Syed

How to Beat the Resume Robots: A Guide to ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)

Wondering how you can beat the bots to get your resume into a recruiter’s hands? Follow our guide on how to beat the ATS resume robots.

Sabrina Sutton by Sabrina Sutton

How to Write a Resume with No Experience

Not sure how to write your first resume without any work experience? We break down the structure of a perfect beginner’s resume.

Hania Syed by Hania Syed

Example Cover Letter for Receptionist

How to get noticed and hired using this receptionist cover letter example. Learn what you need to know to make your cover letter stand out from the crowd.

Michael Eddy by Michael Eddy

Example Cover Letter for Retail

A quality sample of a cover letter for retail. Learn what to include in your cover letter to help employers recognise your value.

Michael Eddy by Michael Eddy

Nursing Cover Letter Example

This sample nursing cover letter will help you create the perfect cover letter for a nursing job. Use this example as a base and adapt it to your own needs.

Michael Eddy by Michael Eddy

Administration Cover Letter Example

A sample cover letter for an administration position, with tips and tricks on how to stand out from other job applicants.

Michael Eddy by Michael Eddy

How to Format Your Cover Letter [+ Examples]

Learn how to format your cover letter, and what you need to include. Use this example as a base to build your letter upon so it ticks all the boxes.

Michael Eddy by Michael Eddy

Cover Letter for Customer Service

Want to land a customer service or customer engagement job? Get a head-start on drafting the perfect customer service cover letter with this example.

Michael Eddy by Michael Eddy

Best Cover Letter Examples & Why They Work

Looking for the best cover letter examples to help you produce a great cover letter, or to build a cover letter template? Get the perfect sample here.

Michael Eddy by Michael Eddy

Hospitality Cover Letter Example

Discover the key points to include in any hospitality cover letter. Use this sample hospitality cover letter to help you craft your own.

Michael Eddy by Michael Eddy

Cover Letters: A Comprehensive Guide [+ Templates and Samples]

by Adele Cochrane by Adele Cochrane This guide will teach you to write the perfect cover letter for a job application in every industry. Download our free cover letter templates and examples…

Penny Cannata by Penny Cannata

Complete List of 100 Resume Skills [For Any Job or Industry]

Having trouble with the skills section of your resume? Here’s a complete list of 100 resume skills that you can use across all jobs and industries.

Izabella Blazevic by Izabella Blazevic

This is Why Following Up After an Interview Can Help You Land the Job

Stephanie Caruso by Stephanie Caruso

Crafting the Perfect Cover Letter

Rebecca McKenna by Rebecca McKenna

Free Resume Template

Welcome to our free resume template. Here we’ll show you how to use a sample template to build a professional resume First Impressions Count Whether you’re seeking a promotion, hunting for a new…

Rebecca McKenna by Rebecca McKenna

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