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Being made redundant is a lot to deal with. Know your rights first. Then focus on what comes next.
Surviving Redundancy UK Guide
UK law 2026. Your rights, the process, disability protections, and how to explain redundancy in interviews.
You are not alone in this.
Most people thinking about a career change do not know where to start. The gap between where you are and where you want to be is rarely as wide as it feels right now.
Free Career Change Checklist
A clear starting point. Work through this before making any big decisions about your next move.
Let us get your job search working.
If you are sending applications and not hearing back, something is not working. These resources cover the most common reasons.
ATS CV Checklist
26 checks before every application. Most CVs are filtered by software before a recruiter sees them.
LinkedIn Profile Optimisation
87% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find candidates before posting roles. Free guide and checklist.
Your rights matter here.
If disability or a long-term health condition is affecting your career, there is more support available than most people know about.
Disability at Work: Your Rights, Your Voice
Equality Act rights, reasonable adjustments, disclosure, and what to do when things go wrong. No email required.
Everyone starts somewhere.
Having no work experience does not mean having nothing to offer. It means knowing how to present what you do have.
No Experience CV Template
One-page template built for people entering the workplace for the first time. Guidance notes explain what to write in every section.
Your degree is just the start.
You have put in the work to get your qualification. Now it is about translating that into a job search that actually gets results.
Graduate CV Template
One-page ATS-friendly template built for graduates. Covers education, placements, voluntary work, and skills.
LinkedIn Profile Optimisation
Graduate recruiters check LinkedIn. A strong profile before you start applying makes a real difference.
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Disability at Work: Your Rights, Your Voice
Equality Act rights, reasonable adjustments, disclosure. No email required.
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ATS CV Checklist
26 checks before every application. Stop your CV being filtered out before anyone reads it.
CV Templates
Seven ATS-friendly templates. Public sector, career change, graduate, functional and more.
Cover Letter Writing Guide
Tone, gaps, values, and two editable Word templates. For UK job seekers.
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