Applications and interviews
There are lots of ways to apply for jobs – whether employers want you to apply with a CV, a form, or online - we can help.
- Curriculum vitaes (CVs) and covering letters
- Application forms
- Interview preparation
- Psychometric tests
Curriculum vitaes (CVs) and covering letters
What is a CV?
View the Careers organisation (campus only network) to access more applications and interviews resources.
A CV is your opportunity to sell and market yourself positively to an employer - it is your sales and marketing tool.
Your CV should summarise your career history, record your personal, educational, employment and voluntary experience and emphasise your knowledge, skills, responsibilities and achievements relevant to the job you are applying for.
Whilst you may be tempted to produce a generic CV that can be sent to any employer, you will greatly enhance your chances of being invited to interview if you target your CV to the vacancy for which you are applying. This means identifying the specific skills and experience that your prospective employer wants and providing evidence that you possess these things.
Your CV should be used when making speculative applications, at an employer’s request, or when you are asked to provide a written application. It should not be used as an alternative to an application form (unless specifically requested). Always have your CV to hand when talking to employers at careers fairs or over the phone.
What is a covering letter?
- CV construction presentations
- individual feedback at an appointment or drop-in session
We are happy to help you with CVs and application forms, but we do not provide a CV writing service and cannot spend time correcting your spelling and grammar.
Ask at the information desk or check our events page to find out when the next sessions will be held.
Ask for:
- Getting Started: CVs and covering letters guide.
A covering letter can be used to profile and highlight the contents of your CV. It offers an opportunity to introduce yourself positively to the employer. Your letter should be well constructed and and clearly written.
