Whether it's for a job, apprenticeship, work placement or internship, applications are your chance to make an impression on employers. Take the time to learn how to showcase your skills and stand out from the competition. Read on for CV tips, assessment tricks and psychometric test prep.
If you're applying for an apprenticeship, work placement, internship or graduate scheme, this comprehensive application toolkit will help you include the exact kind of information that employers are looking for.
Apprenticeships
Learn how to apply for an apprenticeship and what to put in your CV and covering letter. And discover the STAR method and how it can help you land the apprenticeship role of your dreams! Get an idea of the yearly timeline for apprenticeship application deadlines so you can prepare ahead of time.
Work experience / placements
Learn how to tailor your CV for the specific role you're applying for - and the specific employer, and get top tips on how to craft a cover letter that leaves an employer with no choice but to offer you an interview! Get an idea of the key dates for work experience and placements to you can be on time with applications.
Graduate jobs
Learn how to refine your CV so that is sells who you are professionally to prospective employers. And check out the graduate schemes timeline throughout the year so you can plan ahead.
Applications sometimes end early - how to stay one step ahead!
Don't presume that an application deadline is the definitive cut-off date - sometimes, employers close applications early. This can happen if there are lots of applications for the same role, for instance.
Here's how to avoid being disappointed by deadlines closing early and ensure your application meets the cut-off point - whenever that may be.