CVs and covering letters

Busy employers receive lots of CVs so yours may only have a few seconds to make the right impression. Find out more about how to create an effective CV and standout from the crowd.

Types of CV

There are different types of CV, including traditional, skills-based, academic and creative formats.

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Example CVs and covering letters

Looking at sample CVs and cover letters can give you an idea for how to make yours.

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Applicant Tracking Systems

Some larger organisations and job sites use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) which use scanning software, looking for keywords and phrases that match the job description.

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CV and covering letter checks

Instant CV and cover letter feedback

CareerSet is an online platform that can provide instant feedback on your CV or cover letter.

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CV / LinkedIn booster sessions

These drop-in sessions run every week during teaching weeks.

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Advice appointments

Our CV and cover letter appointments provide the opportunity to discuss and review your CV or cover letter with a member of our advisor team.

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