# Written applications
**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/career-development/recruitment-process/written-applications
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/career-development/recruitment-process
Written applications may encompass a range of different stages and documents including cover letters, resumes (also known as a CV) and selection criteria.
Understanding the purpose and strategies behind a successful application is a valuable capability to develop as it will support you well into your career. Whether you have never written a professional application before or you are looking to make final adjustments to your tailored application, we can support you on your journey.
Develop applications that give you the edge. Receive support by accessing resources and opportunities to enhance your application.
Tailor your application
---
Make note of keywords
---
Address selection criteria
##
[Attend recruitment support events](https://employability.uq.edu.au/career-development/events)
Check out the range of recruitment support events on offer to help with tips on job searching strategies, to polish your resume and cover letters, and to get advice on how to ace your interviews.\
\
Scroll down to (Explore upcoming events and workshops), select (Recruitment Support)
## Written application toolkit
We have curated a range of resources that you can utilise to help you write an amazing application.
#### Getting started
- [Top tips for writing your resume (PDF, 49.3 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/179529/SEED-Careers-ResumeTips2022.pdf)
- [Top tips for writing your cover letter (PDF, 57.6 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/179534/SEED-Careers-CoverLetterTips2022.pdf)
- [Top tips for writing your selection criteria (PDF, 47.5 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/179539/SEED-Careers-SelectionCriteriaTips2022.pdf)
- [Referees (PDF, 98.5 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/201263/Referees%20Guide.pdf)
- [Developing and refining your elevator pitch (PDF, 61.9 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/186223/SEED-Careers-ElevatorPitch2022.pdf)
- [The words to use in your application - Action verbs (PDF, 77.6 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/208129/SES%20-%20Careers%20-%20Action%20Verbs%20-%202025.pdf)
#### Articulating your experiences
- [The SEAL Method of reflection (PDF, 82.6 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/179389/SEED-Careers-SEAL2022.pdf)
- [STAR Template (PDF, 74.5 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/200784/STAR%20template.pdf)
#### Checklist
- [Cover Letter Checklist (PDF, 46.9 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/179898/SEED-Careers-CoverLetterChecklist2022.pdf)
- [Resume Checklist (PDF, 50.5 KB)](https://employability.uq.edu.au/files/179903/SEED-Careers-ResumeChecklist2022.pdf)