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

The First Step to Successful Job Applications: Researching Employers!

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!

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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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Writing Graduate Résumés: FAQs Answered

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

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Tailoring Your Résumé

‘You need to customise your résumé to the specific job you are applying to’ is an advice we hear all too often – but how should you go about it?

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3 References You Can Use for Your First Job Application

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.

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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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Putting Together the Perfect Portfolio

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

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How Should I Use Personal Statements?

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

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Get Recruiters Hooked with Crystal Clear Communication

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

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Timing and Planning Your Jobs Campaign

Need to organise yourself so you can create a dozen well thought-out applications for individual employers while still getting your class assignments turned in? Take a tip from an unlikely source – the chefs at your favourite restaurant!

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