Make your next step a practical one.
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Useful tools. A clearer next step.
Start with these six copy-and-adapt outlines. Open a resource, copy its prompts into your own document and make it yours.
CV starter
Show what you have done, not just what you studied.
Open the CV outline
Name and contact details → short summary → education → projects and experience → skills. Keep it to one or two pages, use clear headings, and make it easy to scan. Tailor your summary, projects and skills to match each opportunity, using keywords from the advert or role description. Under each role or project, highlight measurable results (numbers, percentages, time saved, quality improved) and the specific skills and tools you used.
Use a simple, consistent format for dates and headings, avoid long paragraphs, and leave enough white space so nothing feels crowded. Before sending, proofread carefully, ask someone else to review if possible, and fix any spelling, grammar or formatting issues.
For each project, write: the problem, your contribution, the tools you used and the result. A class project or community activity can provide useful evidence. Add 2–4 bullet points that show what you actually did rather than only describing responsibilities.
Mention any numbers that show scale or impact, such as people reached, time saved, marks achieved or money raised. Use action verbs like "designed", "tested", "analysed" or "coordinated" to start each point. Focus on projects that are most relevant to the opportunity and update this section regularly as you complete new work.
LinkedIn profile guide
Make your direction and evidence easy to find.
Open the profile prompts
Headline: your field + a useful skill + your direction. About: what you know, what you have made and what you want to work on.
Example: Business graduate building spreadsheet and customer research skills. Add a sample project rather than claiming experience you do not have.
List relevant experience and projects with clear outcomes. Show what you contributed, the tools you used and what changed as a result.
Add certifications and courses that support the direction you want to take, especially when they include practical work or a finished project.
Connect thoughtfully with people in your industry. Start with a specific reason for reaching out and look for ways to learn, contribute or share useful work.
Use a clean, clear, professional profile picture so people can recognise you quickly. Good light and a simple background are enough.
Weekly action planner
Make room for one achievable step.
Open the weekly planner
Download the Skill Practice Tracker PDF and use it to keep your practice moving.
List any resources or people you need, such as tutorials, data, tools or feedback, and gather them before you start. At the end of the week, record what you finished, any evidence of progress, and what slowed you down, then decide what to carry forward or adjust for next week.
Example: organise a fictional shop’s sales figures and create one clear chart. Reserve two short sessions rather than planning an entire course. In session one, collect and clean the data, decide which questions you want your chart to answer, and sketch a simple layout.
In session two, build the chart using a tool you want to practise, label it clearly and add a short note explaining what it shows. Save or screenshot your work as evidence of progress, and write one or two lines on what you learned and what you might try differently next time.
Small business worksheet
Turn an idea into questions you can test.
Open the business worksheet
Download the Small Business Worksheet PDF and use it to turn an idea into questions you can test.
Portfolio project planner
Give your project a clear beginning and finish.
Open the project planner
Download the Portfolio Project Planner PDF and use it to shape a clear project from start to finish.
Skill practice tracker
Track practice, not just saved videos.
Open the practice tracker
Download the Skill Practice Tracker PDF and use it to record real practice sessions and build evidence of progress.
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Share your resource practice on TikTok
Show the blank outline, one change you made and the result. Add the resource page link when sharing your post. Remove names, contact details and private information from screenshots.
Learn more, for free or with a plan
Ready to add a fresh skill to your stack? Explore these learning platforms to build practical skills and earn recognised certificates. Many offer free access to parts of a course, while full access and certificates often need payment or a subscription.
Coursera
University-style courses and professional certificates in topics from data to design. Many courses can be audited for free, with graded assignments and certificates available on paid tracks.
Learning access: Both (many courses offer free audit; full access usually paid, varies by course).
Certificates: Paid (included in most paid tracks; availability and price vary by course and region).
Udemy
Practical video courses on software, business and creative tools. Courses are usually sold one by one, with frequent discounts and a smaller set of free courses.
Learning access: Both (mostly paid courses, with some free options; pricing varies by course and promotion).
Certificates: Paid (completion certificates are typically included with eligible paid courses; free courses may not offer certificates).
edX
Courses and micro-credentials from universities and industry partners. Many classes can be followed for free in audit mode, with graded work and certificates on a paid track.
Learning access: Both (audit options are often free; graded and exam access is usually paid, varies by course).
Certificates: Paid (usually part of a verified or paid track; prices and availability vary by course and program).
Google Career Certificates
Job-focused certificates in fields like IT support, data analytics and UX design. Often hosted on platforms such as Coursera, with structured projects and employer-recognised content.
Learning access: Both (usually paid programs, with free trials, scholarships or sponsored access in some regions).
Certificates: Paid (awarded when you complete the paid program; exact pricing and support vary by platform and country).
LinkedIn Learning
Short, practical courses for software, business and creative skills, plus learning paths you can add to your LinkedIn profile.
Learning access: Both (mainly via paid subscription, with free trials and occasional free courses; availability varies).
Certificates: Both (completion certificates are usually included with a paid subscription and may be available during free trials; options vary by course and promotion).
Alison
Free-to-access courses with a focus on workplace and foundational skills. Learning is supported by ads, with optional paid upgrades.
Learning access: Free (core course content is usually free with ads; optional paid upgrades available).
Certificates: Paid (certificates and diplomas normally require payment; occasional free certificate offers may apply).
Microsoft Learn
Guided learning paths and modules for Microsoft products, cloud tools and technical certifications. Many self-paced lessons are free to access.
Learning access: Both (many modules are free; some instructor-led or partner courses are paid).
Certificates: Paid (industry certification exams usually have fees; badges for learning modules may be free but are not the same as full certifications).
Details on pricing, access and certificates change often. Before you enroll, check the current course page on the platform for the latest information, eligibility and any financial aid options.
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ONE SMALL CHALLENGE
Make your profile work harder.
Rewrite your headline, add one piece of project evidence and explain what you contributed. Finish with a profile that says more than your qualification.
Shortcuts for your next TikTok
Turn practice into a useful story, not another saved video.
Show a before-and-after
Compare your old profile summary with your rewrite. Explain one change and why it makes your skills clearer.
Walk through a small project
Show the problem, your process and the finished piece. Keep private information out of the recording.
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