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Charlotte Grainger is a freelance writer living and working in Sheffield, UK. She has a passion for career development and loves sharing tips and advice. Follow her on Twitter.

6 of the best books for job seekers

7 helpful podcasts for job seekers

7 TED Talks that will inspire and improve your career

12 holiday gift ideas for job seekers

COVID-19: understanding your rights during the outbreak

Use these tips to excel in your next online course

Looking for a new job? Here are the UK sectors currently hiring

How 'self-regulation' can support you in every stage of your career

What to know if you're considering going freelance

The unexpected benefits of losing your job

How to write a LinkedIn profile summary that gets noticed

How to use LinkedIn to build your brand

How to tell your family and loved ones you've lost your job

Job interview questions you should ask during a pandemic

How to use Twitter to improve your job hunt

COVID-19 workplace safety: voicing your concerns and knowing your options

Can you take a mental health day when working from home?

6 signs your job interview went well

How to cope with layoff survivor guilt

6 virtual freelance gigs you don't need experience for

Remote jobs 101: how to land a WFH role

Need to fill the gap? These UK employers are looking for temp staff

7 ways to improve your job prospects whilst self-isolating

How to work from home with your partner

Working from home: easy ways to boost your productivity

How to write a CV when you want to change careers

What is 'low-quality work' and how does it affect your health?

The 6 best tools for telecommuting

The complete video interview checklist

The right way to ask for flexi-time at work

Lost your job? Here's how to cope

When to turn your hobby into a career

How to prepare for an interview on a budget

5 ways to keep calm and carry on during your job search

5 ways to make extra money during the Christmas period

Chasing perfectionism: It's OK to make mistakes at work

The small things that could stop you from getting promoted at work

6 tips for conducting a successful long-distance job search

The free online tools that will boost your job-search efforts

The advantages ‒ and challenges ‒ of remote work

How your workplace affects your job ‒ and your health

How to assess a company's culture during your job search

The worrying LinkedIn mistakes you could be making

Tips on securing a job interview when you're over 50

How to handle awkward questions about your job search

How to manage your workplace stress ‒ and when to call it quits

How to handle a hostile interviewer

Will a creative CV design help me stand out?

Finding the job hunt tough? Science says you should talk about it

How to best answer the ‘Tell us about yourself’ interview question

How to pick the perfect LinkedIn profile picture

Perfect interview preparation: the complete checklist

The best ways to track your accomplishments at work

Why you should customise your LinkedIn profile URL (and how to do it)

How to spot a toxic workplace during the interview process

Salary-negotiation tips: 6 phrases you should never use

8 serious signs it’s time to quit your job

10 warning signs that you’re about to be fired

7 ways to make extra cash on the side

CV versus LinkedIn profile writing: What exactly is the difference?

The absolute worst ways to address a cover letter

6 signs of a bad interview that mean you didn't land the job

5 things to remove from your CV right away