Topics: Careers

Recharge: Practical tips for CVs, applications and interviews

This free online classroom and Q&A is aimed at solicitors across all levels of PQE who need help with strengthening job applications and performing confidently in interviews.

This classroom will explore what employers are looking for in a candidate and provide practical advice on your job search and how to tailor your CV and applications accordingly to make yourself a standout candidate. You will also learn how to impress at interviews.

This live online classroom and Q&A was hosted by Husnara Begum, a former City lawyer turned career coach.

Join us to also hear from Stephen Pamnani, Senior Account Manager at Gazette Jobs. Discover how the Gazette Jobs platform can transform your job search.

This online classroom was held on Wednesday 14 January 2026.

What this will cover

An understanding of what employers are looking for in a candidate
An overview of how to tailor CVs and applications
Practical tips for preparing for interviews and handling interview challenges

Learning outcomes

Tailoring CVs and applications:

Tips to debunk common CV and application myths
Explore chronological -v- skills-based CVs
Learn how to structure and what to include in your CV
Tips for drafting personal statements, including what to exclude
How to address gaps and / or simplifying a squiggly CV

Interview tips:

Understand what to expect on the day
Tips for completing competency-based questions and avoiding waffle
Explore formal -v- conversational interviews
Understand the importance of advance preparation, including robust answers to common questions such as ’tell us a bit about yourself’
How to sell yourself with confidence

How you will learn

Presentation sharing tips and tools followed by Q&A

Free ex VAT

Published 20 January 2026