CV Writing Tips & Career Advice by Olivia Farmer

How to Write an NHS Job Cover Letter (with Example)?

May 22, 2026May 21, 2026 by Olivia Farmer

Guide graphic on how to write an NHS Job Cover Letter featuring an application form

Make your application stand out! Use our targeted advice to write a compelling NHS Job Cover Letter that captures the recruiter’s attention and secures your interview. When a job advert simply asks for a CV, or when you’re speculative networking, a covering letter is your secret weapon. Here is why it matters: It introduces you … Read more

Cover Letter Example for Unadvertised Job Openings

February 27, 2026May 24, 2025 by Olivia Farmer

Job search is nothing less than a rat race. It’s a competition between people with the same educational qualifications, skills and experience. What if you get a way to beat everyone and have found the job you want even before anyone applies for it? Is that possible? Well, that’s what we are going to investigate. … Read more

Warehouse Operative CV Example

February 27, 2026March 2, 2023 by Olivia Farmer

In this blog, we will review the UK warehouse operative CV example. We will learn how to highlight relevant skills professionally and engagingly. That will surely catch the eyes of a recruiter. Warehouse offers a range of operative roles. And securing a job as a warehouse operator starts with crafting a strong CV. We will … Read more

Bin Worker Cover Letter Example

May 11, 2024December 29, 2020 by Olivia Farmer

Use our free Bin worker covering letter if you are going to apply for a position in waste collection roles. You will need to amend this example

Key Worker Cover Letter Example

December 5, 2024December 28, 2020 by Olivia Farmer

Use our covering letter example if you are going to apply for a Key Worker job in the UK.

NHS Cleaner Cover Letter Example

November 5, 2024December 11, 2020 by Olivia Farmer

Use our NHS cleaner cover letter example if you are going to apply for NHS Cleaner job in the UK.

What To Do In Lockdown To Make Money?

February 22, 2025November 9, 2020 by Olivia Farmer

We are in a full lockdown in the UK at the moment for a month or more. No one knows exactly when this Lockdown 2 will end in the UK.

Window Cleaner Cover Letter Example

January 29, 2025September 18, 2020 by Olivia Farmer

You can use this covering letter if you are going to apply for a Window Cleaner job. Just amend it as required

Top 13 Keyworker Jobs for Lockdown

November 17, 2022September 12, 2020 by Olivia Farmer

A second lockdown might be coming to the UK amid a sharp rise in the R rate and an increase in daily positive results.

Domestic Assistant CV Example

December 6, 2024March 6, 2017 by Olivia Farmer

Use this CV example for Domestic Assistant job applications.

Laboratory Assistant Cover Letter Example

December 6, 2024March 6, 2017 by Olivia Farmer

Use this cover letter example for Laboratory Assistant job applications.

Charity Fundraiser CV Example

November 17, 2022December 12, 2015 by Olivia Farmer

Fundraiser: You’ll often find Fundraisers working for charitable organisations or organisations that don’t receive any government funding. The main purpose

General Assistant Cover Letter Example

March 3, 2025July 30, 2015 by Olivia Farmer

As General Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support for your company business and staff members. Main tasks will include

Weekend Job Cover Letter Example

January 17, 2025October 8, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are seeking a weekend job then before writing your covering letter, take a look at your skills and what you can offer to a company. What you are hoping to do at a weekend

Personal Assistant CV Example

January 29, 2025July 22, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are looking to be a Personal Assistant and need to update your CV then you need to have your previous skills and experiences to hand so that you can ensure that

Pool Assistant Cover Letter Example

March 3, 2025July 7, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are about to apply for a Pool Assistant role then you will be a strong swimmer and have some previous experience of this type of role.

Golf Assistant Cover Letter Example

November 17, 2022July 5, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are interested in being a Golf Assistant then you will probably have a keen interest in golf as a sport and understand how you play, tactics etc.

Oil Job Cover Letter Example

June 13, 2023May 11, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are looking to work in the Oil industry then you may work on an Oil rig in the sea. Usually, to work in this area you will be qualified to degree level in your area of

Pilot Cover Letter Example

October 29, 2024May 8, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are interested in being a pilot then you could be a pilot on an aeroplane or you could be a helicopter pilot. You will need to have the appropriate licence for whatever you will

Cover Letter Layout Example

February 28, 2025April 15, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you have found a job that you are going to apply for or do an application form for and want to know how best to layout your covering letter, please see the below example which you can

Gardener Cover Letter Example

November 17, 2022March 16, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are looking to be a gardener and have found a role in which you want to apply for you will have a keen interest in plants and gardens and maintaining these.

Event Planner Cover Letter Example

October 17, 2024February 22, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are looking to be an Event Planner then you will usually have done some kind of hospitality course or degree and have a good understanding of planning events. Companies requiring

Estate Agent Cover Letter Example

December 11, 2024February 6, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are looking to be an Estate Agent then you will need excellent communication skills combined with some selling skills. Having a good idea of the housing market

Warehouse Operative Cover Letter Example

February 28, 2026January 21, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you have seen a role of Warehouse Operative which you would like to apply for then you should already be aware that as an operative in a warehouse you will be doing

Hostess Cover Letter Example

November 24, 2024January 15, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are wanting to apply for a job as Hostess then you will usually have previous experience in a bar, hotel or similar setting where you have looked after customers

Valet Cover Letter Example

November 17, 2022January 14, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are looking to apply for a role as a Valet then you will have looked into the various roles as a Valet which is one to take care of a person’s car and park it for

Phlebotomist Cover Letter Example

February 7, 2025January 13, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

A Phlebotomist deals with taking blood samples from patients and sending them off for testing and analysing as per the patient’s health record. Usually, this role is

Cleaner Cover Letter Example

November 5, 2024January 8, 2014 by Olivia Farmer

If you are looking to apply for a role as a Cleaner then you will be aware of what duties are involved and if you look into the company or individual you will get a feel for the scale, size and whether it is a business premise, a hotel, a house etc. To be a … Read more

Handyman Cover Letter Example

January 29, 2025October 8, 2013 by Olivia Farmer

To work as a handyman you must be good at a multiple of DIY and hands on tasks. The tasks that you will be asked to do could vary

Cover Letter for a Aircraft Cleaner Job

June 16, 2023December 18, 2012 by Olivia Farmer

Cover letter example for an Aircraft Cleaner job in the UK. You can find Aircraft Cleaner vacancies at the airports and on the job sites online.

General Labour Cover Letter Example

January 30, 2024November 21, 2012 by Olivia Farmer

Labour jobs are advertised frequently on job sites online or in your local newspapers. To gain an interview you will need to have a decent CV and a covering letter which is well written and tells the employer why you are the right person for the job. You should amend this as suitable and then … Read more