Applications and interviews

The online form and the dreaded personal statement

For almost every graduate job you have the same first hurdle to overcome: the online application form with its person specification section. While these forms make the job-hunting process far smoother for both you and employers, there are still pitfalls you need to watch out for.

Cover letters: the golden rules

A carefully-crafted covering letter can demonstrate your commitment to the job, primary motivation in applying and sparkling personality all in one letter - and make all the difference to a recruiter's decision to ask you in for interview.

Graduate entry routes for environment jobs

Environmental careers are available across a range of agencies and industries as the sector expands. Find out how to get an environment job and where to start your search for graduate vacancies.

Speculative applications for graduate jobs in the environment sector

Graduate vacancies in the environment sector are often unadvertised. Find out how to write speculative applications, network, and polish your CV to land yourself a graduate role with an environmental employer.

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