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How to apply for a job, internship or further study
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international
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https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers/how-to-apply/
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2026-03-20T04:10:13+00:00
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How to apply for a job, internship or further study

Source: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/careers/how-to-apply/

The Careers Centre can help you apply for jobs, internships and further study. Consider reading its advice on using AI to apply for jobs.

Application forms

The essentials of filling out application forms and the types of questions you may be asked.

Assessment centres

Find out how to prepare for assessment centres and the different activities you may encounter.

Cover letters

Learn how to structure your cover letter to impress employers and encourage them to find out more about you.

CVs (or résumés)

How to write your CV to impress an employer and secure an interview. You can also view example CVs.

Improve your skills

Take courses at St Andrews to build your key employability skills.

Interviews

Prepare for an interview by learning about the questions you may be asked and how to respond.

Make a connection

Find out how to connect with others to help you find and learn about opportunities.

Personal statements for postgraduate study

Learn about the structure, content and formatting you should use for a personal statement for postgraduate study.

Psychometric tests

Discover the tests used by graduate employers and how to prepare for them.

Speculative applications

Learn how to contact organisations about work or experience opportunities when they have not advertised a vacancy.