Making applications

This is your chance to market yourself to a potential employer! Quality (rather than quantity) has to be the golden rule when you are making applications, whether you are completing a form, online or on paper, or drawing up your CV. Avoid the common traps and use these resources to improve your chances of success.

CV help

Read how to write an effective CV and useful words for effective CVs to help get you started
Do you need help producing a creative CV? If yes read Creative CVs hints & tips. Don't forget we also loan out the Creative CV guide, visit our Books and DVD web pages for further details

Application forms

Completing application forms contains hints & tips to help you complete tailored application forms.
Practice completing an online application form using Select Simulator, with explanations and tips as you go along
Visit the Prospects website for more detailed information on making applications, including advice, examples and a standard application form to download for practice
Make your own vacancy with a speculative application - find out how on the Prospects website
Browse the Targetjobs website pages on Applications and CVs which includes examples (good and bad!) advice on targeting and timing etc
Explore how to market yourself as a postgraduate on the Vitae website

Covering Letters

Unless an employer states that they do not want to receive a covering letter, you should always submit this with a CV or application form. Drafting a covering letter includes advice on what to include in your covering letter, the format & length.

Bring a draft of your form, CV and/or letter to discuss with a Careers and Employability Advisor during our drop-in sessions or booked appointments

Our Books and DVD web pages list the range of job application resources that are available for you to borrow on a short term loan basis