Where our guidance comes from
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“Updated” is the date we last reviewed the guidance we use. Follow the publisher’s current instructions when applying, especially for right-to-work proof. The numbers shown for document size and pages describe our own downloadable files; your edits may change the layout.
UK careers and application guidance
National Careers Service: How to write a CV
National Careers Service · Updated
National Careers Service: Understand and develop your skills
National Careers Service · Updated
National Careers Service: Application form advice
National Careers Service · Updated
National Careers Service: Explain a gap in employment
National Careers Service · Updated
Google Docs Editors Help: Work with Microsoft Office files
Google · Updated
Google Docs Editors Help: Download a copy of a file
Google · Updated
National Careers Service: How to write a cover letter
National Careers Service · Updated
Acas: Asking for reasonable adjustments
Acas · Updated
Nacro: Spent and unspent convictions
Nacro · Updated
GOV.UK: Prove your right to work to an employer
GOV.UK · Updated
GOV.UK: Get a share code online
GOV.UK · Updated
GOV.UK: Using immigration documents
GOV.UK · Updated
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