CV & Cover Letter

Tips for nailing your CV

Master the art of CV writing.

You can use our professional-looking CV template to apply for jobs quickly.

Careers advice | 6 min read

How to write a great New Zealand CV (with free templates)

A good CV can make all the difference to your job hunting hopes. Check out our must-read advice and free templates.

Mobile phone screen showing the words 'Introducing ChatGPT'

Careers advice | 7 min read

How could ChatGPT help with your job application?

How can it help, and should you use it?

3 May 2023

Man working on a laptop with an orange background and a CV illustration

Careers advice | 3 min read

How do you write a CV for a career change? (with examples)

Looking at a career change? Here’s how to tailor your CV.

Careers advice | 2 min read

How to write a CV for returning to work after a career break (with examples)

It’s not as complex as you might think.

People are often not sure how to write a good CV when they don’t have experience.

Careers advice | 6 min read

How to make an impressive CV with no experience (with template)

Using the tips and tricks in this article, you’ll be able to craft a CV so impressive you'll want to hire yourself.

Tips for the education section of your CV.

Careers advice | 2 min read

Get it right: how to list education on your CV

Your CVs education section is important to employers, here's how to nail it.

Professional brainstorming on a whiteboard.

Careers advice | 4 min read

Quick and easy: what to put on a retail CV

There are heaps of great retail jobs on offer in NZ, you just need a CV that does the business.

Man at laptop in office reviewing paperwork

Careers advice | 3 min read

How long can my CV be? (with templates)

Here are some rules your CV needs to play by.

A good CV will show employers why you’re the obvious choice for the job.

Careers advice | 3 min read

7 ways to make your CV stand out (for the right reasons)

Done right, your CV can be a powerful tool for helping you stand out from other candidates. Here, we’ll show you how.

Woman writing her CV at home on a laptop.

Careers advice | 5 min read

How to write a personal statement for an NZ CV (with examples)

Time to get personal.

10 March 2023

Careers advice | 6 min read

What experience should you include on your CV (with templates)

Here’s what to include, and what to cut out.

Careers advice | 5 min read

7 CV mistakes to avoid in your next job application

Here’s what not to do.

12 November 2025

Careers advice | 4 min read

5 things not to include on your CV

It’s a no from us on any of these.

11 April 2023

Employer reading a CV they have received from a job applicant.

Careers advice | 4 min read

The most important skills for your NZ CV (+how to list them)

Here’s what employers want to see.

12 April 2024

Writing the perfect cover letter

A good cover letter is key for landing an interview.

Using a cover letter template and examples are a great way to get started

Careers advice | 5 min read

How to write an NZ cover letter (with examples and templates)

Along with your CV, a cover letter is essential to any NZ job application. Let's get you started.

You should not send the same cover letter for every job.

Careers advice | 2 min read

How to tailor your cover letter (with examples)

Sending the same cover letter in different applications might seem quick and easy, but is it damaging your chances?

Young man writing a cover letter at home on a laptop.

Careers advice | 6 min read

What to include in a NZ cover letter (with templates)

Here’s everything your cover letter needs to contain.

31 March 2023

This article gives tops for writing entry level cover letters.

Careers advice | 4 min read

How to write a cover letter for your first job in New Zealand (with templates)

Writing a great cover letter for your first job can be tough. But these tips will get you on the right track.

Careers advice | 3 min read

How to start a cover letter: 6 attention grabbing intros + examples

A good cover letter intro is like a good espresso – short, sharp and energising. Here’s how to brew one of your own.

Careers advice | 4 min read

Cover letter best practices: the mistakes you need to avoid

These cover letter tips will help you avoid the simple mistakes that so many job applicants make, and get out in front.

Young woman writing a coverr letter on a laptop at home.

Careers advice | 3 min read

How to write a great cover letter sign off (with examples)

Sign off in style.

29 March 2023

Woman working on a laptop on the deck of her house.

Careers advice | 5 min read

What is the difference between a CV and a cover letter?

There are important differences between these two documents.

13 April 2023