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CV Support
Step 1: Get started
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Make the most your CV appointment by being more prepared
- Score your CV and get instant, personalised CV feedback
- Ensure your CV is Applicant Tracking System (ATS) ready – a tool which employers use to sift through applications.
Step 2: Book a CV Review appointment
Upon successful completion of the CV Essentials Pathway: You may book a 20 minute, CV Review Appointment. This is a 1-1 tutorial style appointment led by our Applications Advisers via Zoom or in person to help you further tailor your application.
Further resources
Research the job
To understand which skills you will need to talk about on your CV.
- How to research employers and jobs Tips to help you uncover the key skills and attributes an employer might be looking for.
- Use the Occupational Profiles on Prospects website Detailed lists of work activities and skills common to a specific role.
- Use LinkedIn Find profiles of people in a similar role, perhaps even working for the same employer. What skills do they have?
- Examples of key skills and where you may have gained them.
Tools and advice to get started
- CV template Remember you may want your sections in a different order for different jobs.
- CV clinics Get initial advice on how to get started with your CV at our CV clinics on campus.
- Use our active language toolkit to describe your experience
- Example CVs Gain inspiration from CVs tailored for different jobs, including 1 page CVs.
- Using AI to help you write applications.
- CV FAQs
The fact that I got my CV checked by another student really made me feel more at ease in the meeting, as I was a bit nervous before. All my concerns were perfectly addressed and I had a great experience overall. If I ever get unsure about applications or CV submissions, I will definitely make use of this opportunity and will recommend it to peers too.
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