Resume and Cover
Letter Writing
Your resume and cover letter are your first impression — they are what gets you in the door.This section has everything you need to write a resume that stands out to both recruitment systems and hiring managers, and a cover letter that is compelling, targeted and professional.
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Viewing
Sit back and watch these in your own time — pause whenever you need to, jot down any notes and come back to them as often as you like.
Resume Template - How to Write a Resume Summary or Profile
(Linda Raynier)
Three steps to writing a compelling resume summary or profile section that grabs a hiring manager’s attention from the very first line.
Gap in Employment & Resume Gaps (How to Explain Them)
(Linda Raynier)
Practical advice on how to confidently address employment gaps on your resume and in interviews without letting them hold you back.
Top Tips for Writing a Good Cover Letter
(Julia Hilton, Oxford University Careers Adviser)
Expert guidance from an Oxford University careers adviser on how to write a cover letter that effectively introduces and markets you to employers.
Reading
A selection of articles to help you explore the topic further.
Writing a Cover Letter That Stands Out: Tips, Hints, and Helpful AI Prompts
(LinkedIn)
Sixteen practical tips to help you format, write and tailor a standout resume that gets past screening systems and impresses hiring managers -including practical tips and AI prompts to make the process easier.
Top Resume Tips to Help You Land a Job
(Coursera)
Sixteen practical tips to help you format, write and tailor a
standout resume that gets past screening systems and impresses hiring managers.
45 Rare Action Verbs for Your Resume
(Harvard University)
Elevate your resume with powerful, distinctive action verbs that
bring your achievements to life and make hiring managers take
notice.
Cover Letter Mistakes and How to Fix Them
(Áine Cain, Business Insider)
A journalist has a career expert tear her cover letter apart — nine common cover letter mistakes identified and exactly what to do instead.
Templates and Tools
These resources are here to help you put it all into practice.
Resume Template
A professionally structured template designed to pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and impress hiring managers at a glance.
Sample Cover Letter
A ready-to-use cover letter example to guide you in crafting a personalised and impactful application.
Completing Your Resume Content
(Censo Work Solutions)
A practical guide and worksheet to help you write your professional profile, skills and achievements.
Sample Cover Letter Email with Key Skills
(Censo Work Solutions)
A sample cover letter template that includes a tailored key skills
section to address specific role requirements.
Sample Cover Letter Email
(Censo Work Solutions)
A clean, professional cover letter template to guide you in writing aconcise and effective job application.