Practical guides for your job search and career.
Making an ATS-friendly CV in 2026? Here's how to get past any ATS: formatting, keywords and a concrete example of a strong bullet point.
6 min read →Writing a CV with little or no work experience? What to put first, how to turn study, internships, part-time jobs and volunteering into evidence, and what to leave out.
8 min read →A CV gap due to illness, caring, travel, unemployment or redundancy? How to show it on your CV and LinkedIn, talk about it in interviews and keep private what's private.
7 min read →How to write a strong cover letter: the structure paragraph by paragraph, an opening line that stands out, tailoring it to the job, the right length and an annotated example.
7 min read →The 15 most common interview questions, with an explanation of what the recruiter really wants to know and concrete example answers. Walk in prepared.
8 min read →Learn the STAR method for your interview: what Situation, Task, Action and Result mean, when to use it and a complete STAR example answer.
6 min read →What is the SOAR method (Situation, Obstacle, Action, Result), when should you choose SOAR over STAR and how do you build a strong achievement story? With two worked examples.
7 min read →How to answer 'What are your strengths and weaknesses?': pick strengths that fit the role, prove them, and name an honest weakness. With example answers.
7 min read →How to prepare for a video interview: tech checks, camera and lighting, eye contact, speaking pace, structured answers and what to do if your connection drops.
8 min read →An assessment in your selection process? What to expect, what you can and can't practise, how to answer personality questionnaires honestly and consistently, and how to ask for feedback.
7 min read →How to negotiate salary for a new job: market research, the right moment, how to phrase your ask, negotiating beyond base pay, handling a low offer and mistakes to avoid.
7 min read →Optimise your LinkedIn profile for recruiters in 2026: a strong headline, convincing about section, results-driven experience and better visibility.
6 min read →Networking for a new job without begging: find out who is already in your network, how to ask for a conversation and how to follow up. With message templates.
8 min read →Learn to make a strong elevator pitch with a clear formula, do's and don'ts and two complete examples for beginners and experienced professionals.
6 min read →Thinking about a career change? Work out what you really want, map your transferable skills and explain your switch convincingly on your CV and in interviews.
7 min read →MARA's AI tools apply these tips directly to your CV, LinkedIn and interviews.
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