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Practical writing on CVs, interviews and changing direction — for people who want a job they can be proud of, not just a paycheque.

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Jobs Box is a small blog about the working life — the bit between Sunday night dread and the morning you finally walk into a job that fits. We write about CVs, interviews, career changes, and the messy human reasons behind every job hunt.

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— Sarah W., reader since 2022

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