Career Advice & Insight

Whether you are exploring opportunities, applying for roles, or preparing to start work, our Career Advice & Insight pages are here to support you with simple, practical guidance. 

Our career advice centre contains articles with helpful tips, how-to guides and Interview workbook. Written by us at Surrey Talent Hub, we're committed to helping your job search and ensuring you get the most from your career. 

Top tips on writing a C.V

Learn how to structure your CV, highlight achievements, and present your skills clearly.

Top tips on writing a supporting statement

Understand what employers look for and how to tailor your supporting statement to each role.

How to answer common interview questions.

Learn how to answer questions about strengths, weaknesses, achievements, challenges, and handling pressure.

Common terms used within a recruitment process

Understand terms like CQC, Ofsted, Safer Recruitment, RTW, data protection, and GDPR.

Payroll FAQ's

Understand common payroll terms, tax codes, and what to expect on your payslip when you start work.

Right-To-Work FAQ's

See which documents you may need and how to prepare for Right to Work and ID checks.

DBS/CRB FAQ's

Understand what DBS checks are, why they are needed, how long they can take, and the update service.

Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS) and Capability Affirming Thoughts (CATS)

Learn how to recognise Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) and replace them with Capability-Affirming Thoughts (CATs).

Explore Health and Social Care Jobs in Surrey

Surrey Talent Hub supports people at every stage of their career, from finding the right role to starting with confidence.