Applications and CVs

Discover our answers to commonly asked questions about graduate résumés and pick up tips on how you can impress employers with a strong one.

Professional references for your job application are difficult to get when you don’t have much work experience as a fresh graduate, but there are ways you can go around it.

Check out our quick guide on creating an attractive portfolio for your job application.

Employer research is crucial if you want to succeed in your graduate job hunt. Don't even think about starting a job application or a résumé without it!

Using good, concise English is the key to getting your message across quickly to recruiters.

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!"

Something gone horribly wrong on that all-important day? Here’s some advice on letting employers know why you may not have performed to your best ability.

How important are personal statements for fresh graduates? Learn about personal statements and when you should use them. 

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.