Career Advice

Whatever stage you are at in your working life, our Career Advice Center has a range of articles that can help you.

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Graduates and High School Leavers

Resume Writing

Find the best advice for writing your resume or download one of our free templates below.
Mastering the Modern Resume The Ultimate Guide to Winning the Job Search
Mastering the Modern Resume: The Ultimate Guide to Winning the Job Search
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Scam Awareness

Tips on how to avoid employment fraud. Learn to spot fake recruiters, verify job offers, and protect your data while searching.
Technology has made job hunting faster, but it has also made scammers smarter. The latest threat to job seekers isn't a phishing email; it’s a Deepfake Interview. Cybercriminals are now using real-time AI video tools to impersonate recruiters on Zoom and Teams. They look human, they sound human, but their goal is to steal your identity. Here is how the scam works, and 5 signs that the person interviewing you might not be real. The Scam: The "Identity Harvest" The goal of a Deepfake Recruiter is to get you to lower your guard. The Interview: They conduct a surprisingly normal interview to build trust. The Trap: At the end, they offer you the job immediately. The Theft: They claim they need your Driver's License, Social Security Number, and Bank Details right now to "start the paperwork." Because you "saw" them, you trust them. That is the danger. 5 Signs You Are Talking to a Deepfake 1. The "Sync" Lag AI video often struggles to match lip movements perfectly with audio in real-time. Watch for: Audio that arrives slightly before the lips move, or unnatural pauses before they answer simple questions. 2. The "Unblinking" Stare Early deepfakes often forget to blink naturally, or they blink in weird, rapid patterns. If the recruiter has an intense, unnatural stare, be cautious. 3. The Glitchy Edges Look at the edges of their face, hair, or glasses. Watch for: If they turn their head quickly, does their face blur or "detach" from their neck for a split second? This is a rendering error. 4. The "Broken" Script Deepfakes are often powered by chatbots. Ask a complex, specific question about the company culture. The Tell: If they give a generic, robotic answer or ignore the nuance of your question, it might be an AI script running the conversation. 5. The "Urgency" No legitimate company demands your bank details during the first interview. The Red Flag: If they push you to upload ID documents while still on the call, hang up. Real HR teams send secure portals after a formal offer letter. How to Protect Yourself Ask them to wave: It sounds silly, but asking the recruiter to wave their hand in front of their face can break the deepfake filter. Verify on LinkedIn: Before the call, look them up. Does the person on the screen match their profile photo? Trust Your Gut: If the video quality is terrible, or the voice sounds synthetic, end the call. Stay Safe. Only apply to verified jobs on trusted platforms like WhatJobs, where employers are vetted before they can contact you.
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The Equipment Check Ploy The Most Common Remote Job Scam
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The Package Handler Trap: Why Work-From-Home Reshipping Jobs Are Almost Always Scams
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Interview Tips

Ace that interview with our expert guides on how to nail a face-to-face or phone interview.
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Career Update: From Business Analyst to Head of Product – My Journey and Advice
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Skill-Based Hiring in 2025: How to Stand Out in the Age of AI and Automation
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Help Finding a Job

Job-hunting can be frustrating, but if you need help follow our tips below and the process can be a lot easier.
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Graduates and High School Leavers

Find tips and advice for graduates after you leave High School or college and start looking for that dream job.
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