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Applications and interviews

Let us guide you through the essential steps to competing for success in the graduate labour market.

Compete help-sheets

COMPETE for success with CVs, Interviews, applications and more!

CVs

Create a stand out CV to get you noticed, whatever the application.

Covering Letters

Produce positive and relevant cover letters and emails that directly relate to the job you're applying for.

Applications

Show employers that you're perfectly suited to the role and deserve to be shortlisted for an interview.

Postgraduate personal statements

Constructing a personal statement for postgraduate study can be a challenging process. Read through our comprehensive guide to help you.

Smart Works Reading

Providing high quality interview clothes, styling advice and interview training to women in need

Speculative applications

Applying speculatively can be a great way of accessing hidden opportunities, often referred to as the 'hidden job-market'.

Interviews

The more preparation you do the more confident you will be on the day. Explore our advice.

Supporting statements

You will sometimes be asked to provide a supplement to an online application - often called a 'supporting' or 'personal' statement,

Assessment Centres

Many employers use assessment centres to identify the right candidate for the role, follow our to route success.

Managing Your Online Presence

In an increasingly online world, how you use social media takes on a large role in the job market.

Psychometric Tests

Understand the various types of test you may be asked to perform and practice your way to success.

Graduates First

Psychometric tests and job assessment preparation.

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