While most Brits will associate summer with holidays and downtime, a careers expert has argued it is the best time to look for a new job.
Amanda Augustine of TopCV says the lack of competition during July and August could put you in good stead to bag the job of your dreams.
The employment pro has also outlined her lesser-known CV dos and don'ts - with particular advice around passing software some companies use to sort through applications, including rules around fonts and layouts.