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Career advice for experienced professionals
Practical, honest guides on resumes, CVs and your next move, from the team behind Max, your AI career coach.
STAR Interview Method: How to Answer Competency Questions
What is the STAR method? Situation, Task, Action, Result. How to use the STAR interview method in UK competency interviews, with examples.
STAR Method for Interviews: Examples That Actually Work
What is the STAR method? Situation, Task, Action, Result. How to use it in interviews, STAR method examples and the questions to prepare for.
CV Tips: 8 Fixes for Experienced Professionals in the UK
CV tips for people 10+ years in: two pages, achievements not duties, stronger action verbs, transferable skills and what to leave off a UK CV.
Resume Tips: 7 Fixes for Experienced Professionals
Resume tips for people 10+ years in: results not duties, a 3-part bullet formula, stronger action verbs and transferable skills, with example rewrites.
How Long Should a CV Be? The Honest UK Answer
How long should a CV be in the UK? Two pages for most people. Plus how long your personal statement and bullet points should be, with UK examples.
How Long Should a Resume Be? The Honest Answer for 2026
How long should a resume be? One page early on, two pages with 10+ years. Plus how long your summary and bullet points should be, with examples.
Interview Questions and Answers: What They're Really Asking
10 common interview questions, what each one is really asking, and a fill-in-the-blank answer for each, from Tell me about yourself to your questions.
CV Summary Examples: How to Write a Personal Statement
CV summary and personal statement examples for experienced professionals, with a simple formula: Known for, Proof, Next role. Three UK rewrites.
Resume Summary Examples: How to Write One That Works
Resume summary examples for experienced professionals, plus a simple formula: Known for, Proof, Next role. See 3 senior before-and-after rewrites.