Does your accent matter when you go for a job interview – and how much personal information should you share?

Career coaches give tips on applying for and landing the role you want and how to get around unconscious bias

Career coach Jane Downes stressed the need to submit a skills-led CV

Adrianna Wrona

Whether you’re planning to change your current role or applying for a job for the first time, the job-search process always starts with an excellent CV and ends with a successful job interview.

But have you ever wondered whether your accent might stand in the way of your dream job? Also, how much personal information should you give when applying for a job?