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The ability to effectively sell your skills and experience is essential to success in the world of recruitment. Whether you are applying for part-time work, internships or graduate jobs, employers will be looking for you to convey your strongest attributes and convince them why they should invest in you. The pages below are designed to help you navigate the world of recruitment and provide you with the tools you need to help you succeed.

This section is designed to help you once you have identified a part-time, volunteer, internship or graduate opportunity that you are interested in. If you are looking for more support on making career choices you can talk to one of our Careers Consultants.

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CVs and Applications

Designed to support you in writing high quality CVs and applications which will appeal to graduate employers.

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Application Forms

How to writing high quality effective applications which will help to make you stand out to prospective graduate employers and make sure you progress to the next stage in the recruitment process.

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Cover letters

A cover letter introduces and markets you effectively by complementing your CV or application form. Even when applying online, you'll still need to add a cover letter setting the scene to your application - all CVs and applications should be accompanied by one unless specifically instructed not to include one - it sets the context as to why you are applying for this particular role, at this particular company. In this Pathway you'll find out what is a cover letter? (and how to write a good one)

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