# Careers Service

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# Careers Service

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## CV Support

### Step 1: Get started

- [Use the CV Essentials Pathway](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/applicationsinterviews/cv/cvpath/)

- 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](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/appointments/cvreview/). 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](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/findjobs/graduatejobs/researchemployers/) Tips to help you uncover the key skills and attributes an employer might be looking for.
- [Use the Occupational Profiles on Prospects website](http://www.prospects.ac.uk) Detailed lists of work activities and skills common to a specific role.
- [Use LinkedIn](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/applicationsinterviews/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.](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/options/skills/)

#### Tools and advice to get started

- [CV template](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/media/services/careersandemployabilitydivision/careersservice/cvexamples/CV-TEMPLATE.docx) Remember you may want your sections in a different order for different jobs.
- [CV clinics](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/events/workshops/) 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](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/applicationsinterviews/cv/activelanguage/)
- [Example CVs](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/applicationsinterviews/cv/examplecvs/) Gain inspiration from CVs tailored for different jobs, including 1 page CVs.
- [Using AI](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/applicationsinterviews/faqs/ai/) to help you write applications.
- [CV FAQs](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/applicationsinterviews/cv/cvfaqs/)

> 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.

#### Contact us

- [Getting in touch](https://www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/)
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#### Find us

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