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Before you start applying for jobs with other companies, why not see if there’s a suitable opening in another department?

Keep it in the family

INTERNAL POSITIONS: You like your company and don’t want to leave it, but your current job is becoming increasingly humdrum. Before you start applying for jobs with other companies, why not see if there’s a suitable opening in another department?

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Face-to-face interviews

Do you want to make a good impression in your next job interview? Quite often, you’ll be introduced to two or three people. Remember their names, and use them, especially when saying goodbye. Read more tips.

US style

If you're applying for a job in the US, take a look at our example cover letter before you start writing.

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Don't sit around at home: get an internship

Taking a chance

INTERNSHIPS: The pay’s not good. In fact, most of the time, there’s no pay at all. Still, for some laid-off American workers, being an unpaid intern for the summer is better than not working at all.

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Using bullet points

Here's an example of a covering letter that uses bullet points in the body. Try this style in your next job application.

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History on display

A perfect way to showcase your employment history and background. Make sure you get your dates and your facts right. Start with your current or most recent position.

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