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  1. 01The CV ChecklistA last check before your CV goes anywhere. It can't tell you whether you'll get the job, because nobody can. It can catch the things that are easy to fix.4 min
  2. 02A simple tracker for every application you sendDownload it as a spreadsheet or print it. Then you'll always know what you sent, to whom, and what to do next.2 min
  3. 03The Interview Preparation PackEverything to check before an interview, in the order you'll need it. Tick things off as you go, or print it. Your ticks stay in this browser.5 min
  4. 04Emails for every stage of applying, ready to adaptShort, polite, professional messages for the moments people get stuck on. Copy one, then make it yours.5 min
  5. 05You’ve been offered a job. What to check before you say yes.Getting an offer is brilliant. Before you accept, take a calm few minutes to check you understand what you're agreeing to. Asking is normal and it won't put them off.7 min
  6. 06You’ve got the job. Now let’s get you ready.Congratulations. This is a big deal, and it's normal to feel excited and nervous at the same time. Here's how to walk in on day one feeling prepared.7 min
  7. 07Find the strengths you already haveYou've done more than you think. This lesson helps you spot it, check it's really you, and write it down in a way an employer can picture.5 min
  8. 08The STAR method: tell a real story so it makes senseEver answered a question and lost the point halfway through? STAR is a simple way to organise a real story so someone else can follow it.6 min
  9. 09Your first video interview, sortedGet the technology checked the day before, so on the day you can think about the conversation instead of the connection.7 min
  10. 10The Practice RoomThe first time you answer an interview question shouldn't have to be in the interview. Practise here first.1 min

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