Career Advice

Advice to help you land your next role

Practical, no-nonsense guidance from the VacancyNetwork team — from writing a CV that gets noticed to nailing the interview and working with us to find the right opportunity.

Writing a standout CV

Keep it to two pages and tailor it to each role.
Lead with achievements and measurable results, not just duties.
Use clear section headings and a clean, consistent layout.
Include relevant keywords from the job description.

Acing the interview

Research the role and prepare examples using the STAR method.
Have three thoughtful questions ready to ask them.
Dress appropriately and arrive (or log in) five minutes early.
Follow up with a short thank-you message afterwards.

Searching smarter

Set up saved searches and check back regularly for new roles.
Use specific keywords and filter by location and job type.
Save jobs you like so you can apply while they're live.
Apply early — many roles close as soon as they're filled.

Working with VacancyNetwork

Apply directly through us — no third-party sites.
Our team reviews and vets every application personally.
We only share your details with an employer once you're a match.
One profile, thousands of live UK & US vacancies.

Apply within 48 hours

Applications submitted early are far more likely to be reviewed before a role closes.

Stay confidential

Your CV is only shared after we've spoken with you and confirmed the role is right.

Keep your CV ready

Have an up-to-date PDF ready so you can apply the moment you spot the right job.

Ready to find your next role?

Thousands of live UK & US vacancies, updated daily.