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Elena Marshall

Careers Editor, Joboru

Elena has written about careers, hiring, and the job market for over a decade. She edits Joboru's career advice and interviews industry specialists for our guides.

10 articles published

Career Development

Changing careers at 40+: a practical UK guide

Late-career changes are more common than you'd think. Here's how to do it without starting from scratch — using what you've already built.

18 May 2026 · 8 min read

Job Searching

The UK's most in-demand jobs right now (from 320,000 live listings)

Where the actual hiring volume is, based on what UK employers are advertising on Joboru today. Plus where these roles cluster geographically.

11 May 2026 · 6 min read

Interview Preparation

Receptionist interview questions: 12 you should be ready for

The questions a hiring manager actually asks in a receptionist interview — and how to answer them when you don't want to sound rehearsed.

4 May 2026 · 7 min read

Career Development

How to write a resignation letter (with 4 UK templates)

A resignation letter doesn't need to be long or dramatic. Here's what to include, what to leave out, and four templates you can copy.

27 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

Salary & Workplace

The UK National Minimum Wage in 2026: what you'll actually take home

The new rates came in this April. Here's what they are by age, what they mean for your monthly pay, and what to do if you think you're being underpaid.

20 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

CVs & Cover Letters

How to write a CV that actually gets interviews

Most CVs get skimmed in under 10 seconds. Here's how to make yours one of the ones that gets a proper read.

10 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

Interview Preparation

Common interview questions and how to answer them

The questions you'll almost certainly be asked, and frameworks for answering them without sounding rehearsed.

8 Apr 2026 · 8 min read

Job Searching

How to job search when you already have a job

Looking for something new without burning bridges or getting caught. Practical advice for the employed job seeker.

5 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

Salary & Workplace

A straightforward guide to negotiating your salary

Most people accept the first offer. Here's why you shouldn't, and how to negotiate without making it awkward.

1 Apr 2026 · 7 min read

Starting a New Job

Your first week at a new job: what to focus on

The first week sets the tone. Here's how to make a good impression without trying too hard.

28 Mar 2026 · 5 min read