Applications and CVs

Here's a guide on how to write the best job applications, graduate résumés, CVs, and cover letters.

Applications and CVs Advice

How to Deal with Gaps in Graduate Résumés and Applications

The glaring gaps on your résumé and job application can be difficult to explain. Fret not, we’ve got some tips for you.

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5 Cover Letter Blunders

Successful cover letters don’t just flatter recruiters and hardsell yourself. Find out what you should avoid in a cover letter for an internship or graduate job and why.

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Emailing Recruiters with Confidence

Emailing recruiters should never be a casual affair. Discover the key errors that you should keep an eye out for.

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The Art of the Speculative Application

If you write a speculative application that starts with "Dear Sir/Madam" then you might as well start it with the words "Put me through the shredder!"

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The Four Main Types of Résumés

Whether you want to promote your skills, your experiences, a combination of the two, or you simply want to make an effect – there's a résumé for every occasion.

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The Beginner's Guide to Online Applications

Online application forms work like precision tools for recruiters, sifting through candidates by using specific criteria.

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Interests and Activities in Résumés: Yay or Nay?

Will including your hobbies boost or hurt your chances of a successful job application?

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How to Flirt with Recruiters (No, It's Not What You Think!)

It might be a good idea to learn to write those sweet somethings to delight 'em recruiters...

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Job-Hunting for International Students

If you are an international student, you may be able to stay and work in Singapore after you graduate!

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How to Write Effective Cover Letters

If an employer requests a résumé, they normally want a cover letter to. Don't let go of this bonus opportunitty to showcase your skills and enthusiam – it can make a big difference to the success of your job application!

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