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Create the perfect covering letter

Follow these rules to get the basics of writing covering letters right. Add a touch of your personality, demomstrate your commitment to the job and you should be well on your way to an interview.

An introduction to... assessment centres

All organisations design their own assessment centres but many of them will contain similar elements. These can include group exercises, a presentation, a series of aptitude tests or a case study linked to the job function that you have applied for.

Perfect interview preparation

Interviews are like icebergs: there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. The little bit on top is what happens in the room, while the big bit down below is the solid preparation that you have done before the interview. If you don’t do your preparation, you won’t have a solid base, and you might find yourself tipped headfirst into the freezing water of unemployment!

The online form guide

For almost every graduate job or internship you have the same first hurdle to overcome – the online application form. While they make the job-hunting process far smoother for both you and employers, there are still pitfalls you need to watch out for.