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CVs

Graduate CVs

Could your CV use some extra help? Follow our step-by-step tips, and discover the answers to frequently asked questions.

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Cover Letters

Graduate covering letters

Wondering what to write in your cover letter? Learn some quick tips to help your application stand out from the crowd.

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Job Interviews

Graduate Job interviews

Read about the different types of interviews you may be asked to attend, the best way to prepare for them and view some common interview questions you may be asked.

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How do you write a graduate CV?

Your graduate CV should include your:

  • Name
  • Contact details
  • Personal details
  • Profile
  • Work experience and employment history
  • Education and qualifications
  • Skillsa
  • Interests and hobbies
  • References

A graduate CV should also:

  • Introduce you as a promising potential candidate for the role
  • Present all of your relevant skills and accomplishments
  • Relate your professional experience to date
  • Reflect something of your character through your personal statement and interests sections.

For more help and advice, please see our Graduate CVs guide.

How do you write a graduate cover letter?

A successful graduate cover letter should:

  • Introduce the company to your personality and your commitment to them.
  • Provide solid examples of your suitability for the role and the company.
  • Make references to key requirements they are asking for.
  • Stand out from the crowd so that the company want to learn about you over a telephone or face-to-face interview.

For more in-depth advice, please read our Graduate Cover Letter guide.

How do I prepare for a graduate job interview?

To help you prepare for your graduate job interview, we suggest following these top tips:

  • Find out what type of interview it's going to be
  • Research the company and write some notes about them
  • Think about how you fit into the role and why you're a great match for the job
  • Prepare yourself by writing down answers to some of the most commonly asked questions
  • Plan how you're going to get there, how long it will take and where you need to go
  • Be polite, pleasant and professional during the interview at all times
  • Afterwards, think back over the questions you were asked and how you might improve your answers next time around.

For more help and advice, please see our Graduate Job Interviews guide and our Graduate Job Interview Tips.