CVs and covering letters
First impressions really count
You have seconds to convince an employer you have got what they are looking for. Find out what to include, ways to write about the skills and experience you have and how to make every word count.
CV guides and templates
- Getting Started: CVs and covering letters for placements and graduate jobs guide
- Getting Started: CVs and covering letters for part time jobs guide
- Top tips for CV success
- Top tips for covering letters / emails
Create a CV for your subject/job sector
Make sure your CV is tailored to the sector you want to apply to.
Video and digital CVs
An employer may ask you to submit a video CV. Find out what to include - tips, dos and don'ts.
- How to make a great CV video - Guardian article
- How to create a great video CV on the Prospects website
- Video CV dos and don'ts on the Inspiring Interns website
- Visualize.me - create an infographic CV
- Me in a Minute - create your own one minute video presentation to camera (by Deakin University)
More advice
- Applications and CVs for graduate jobs on the TARGETJobs website
- Creating effective CVs as a researcher on the Vitae website
- How to write a graduate CV on the Graduate Recruitment Bureau website
- How to write a graduate covering letter on the Graduate Recruitment Bureau website
- Brush up on your spelling and punctuation - check your job applications tips and advice
The Plain English Campaign website
Proof read like a pro video on the Writing Skills website
