Different CVs for different types of graduate job

CVs come in all shapes and sizes, so make sure yours is right - whether your target is a graduate programme with an investment bank or a vacancy for a graduate managing a shop.

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Application planner: quick tips

Quick tips on the three stages of the graduate recruitment process. Use them as a handy check list to make sure you’re on the right track to get a graduate job.

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The guide to online applications

Almost every graduate job-hunter encounters a online application form at some point. While they can make the recruitment process swifter and smoother, they are not without their pitfalls. Take a look at our step-by-step guide to make sure you’re top of the form!

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Covering letter essentials for graduate vacancies

If a graduate employer requests a CV they’ll want a covering letter too. Don’t miss out on this additional opportunity to showcase your skills and enthusiasm. It may be just one page of A4, but it can make a big difference to your application.

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Application forms: the ins and outs and ups and downs

Filling in application forms may seem to be a thankless and endless task, but they’re actually designed to make things easier for both applicants and recruiters. Used wisely they can be the perfect way to sell your skills.

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Making speculative applications

Not all job vacancies are advertised, so sometimes the only way in is to apply 'on spec'. Read on to discover tips on how to get the best results from speculative applications.

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The 6-step guide to perfecting your CV

A good CV is essential to get the job you want so take the time to get it right. A well-crafted CV will show your career interests and highlight your most relevant skills and experiences in the way recruiters like.

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Communicating with recruiters: do it write!

Your first communication with an employer will most likely be in writing through an e-mail, application, or CV and covering letter. How you present yourself in words is vitally important, so we've put together some basic writing tips to help you make the best first impression.

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Target your graduate applications with our recruiter tips

To beat the competition at the application and CV stage you need to be specific and know what graduate employers want. We've got advice to help you get your focus right and, most coveted of all... tips from the mouths of leading graduate recruiters.

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Dealing with gaps in graduate CVs and applications

Your curriculum vitae or application form is the way employers can find out what you’ve been doing with your life so far. If you’ve had gaps during your education or working life, here’s how put a positive spin on them.

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What to put in the 'further interests' section of job applications

Recruiters have so many applications to sift that choosing between them becomes incredibly difficult. Luckily, a well-crafted ‘further interests’ section on your CV can make all the difference.

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Writing last-minute applications

You’ve seen a job you want to apply for but the closing date is tomorrow. You’ve got an assignment due, you haven’t got time to plan a detailed application and you’re worried your recruitment chances will suffer. Never fear: we have some time-saving strategies to help your most rushed applications impress graduate employers.

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