Applications & cover letters
Connect a resume to a particular opportunity, choose a suitable presentation and write a cover letter with a clear purpose. The receiving organisation’s instructions come first.
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Build a readable resume for online applications
Understand text-based PDFs, clear headings, employer file requirements and the limits of ATS scores.
Read the guide →Applications & cover letters · 2 MIN READHow to tailor a resume to a job description
Use a requirement-to-evidence checklist to select relevant experience and keywords. Keep one factual master resume and create focused application versions.
Read the guide →Applications & cover letters · 2 MIN READHow to write a cover letter that adds useful context
Plan a concise cover letter around the role, one relevant example and a clear closing. Includes a fictional paragraph and final submission checks.
Read the guide →Applications & cover letters · 2 MIN READShould you add a photo to your resume?
Decide whether a resume photo suits the recipient’s instructions, then upload, crop and position a portrait or keep a version without one.
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Choose a template, use your own facts and review the final download. You can return to a different guide when you reach the next task.
Open the resume editorExplore all resume topics or compare fictional resume examples.