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Practical, no-fluff advice for getting more interviews: better CVs, better applications, and smarter ways to apply.

4 min readInterviewsApplications

How to answer "Why do you want to work here?" (with examples)

A simple three-part formula for a specific, believable answer to “Why do you want to work here?”, with examples for different roles and what to avoid.

4 min readApplicationsEmail

How to apply for jobs you see on social media and WhatsApp

How to apply for jobs shared on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and WhatsApp: the email subject line, the message, the CV and the mistakes that get you ignored.

3 min readCVApplications

How to tailor your CV for a job (with examples)

Tailoring your CV is the biggest thing you can do to get more interviews. A simple, repeatable way to do it in 20 minutes, with before-and-after examples.