Graduate CV and covering letter templates

How long should a CV be and what information do you include in it? These are two key questions for graduate job hunters, which, along with others, we answer in this CV FAQ roundup.

Find out about chronological and skills-based CV formats and consider which style will help you write the best graduate CV at this stage in your career.

Find out how to make your CV tell a story with the help of our advanced CV writing masterclass. Polish your CV and convince graduate employers you are perfect for the job.

When do you write a covering letter to go with your CV and what should you say? Use our tips to structure this part of your job application.

Check out our essential guide on how to write a CV for an internship to help give your application the best chance of standing out to employers.

Not all graduate vacancies are advertised, so sometimes the only way in is to apply 'on spec'. Read on for tips on how to use speculative job applications to uncover the hidden jobs market.

Here is how to find work experience and internship vacancies that aren't advertised and how to apply for them. We even include an example email for a speculative work experience covering letter.