How to pass the 30 second CV test
In this post, we share our insights on common CV mistakes and how to avoid them.
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Saints Skills Spotlight Award – Soumya Arora
In this post, Soumya Arora shares her experience of the Saints Skills Spotlight Award which she undertook last year. Soumya has recently completed her MSc in Human Computer Interaction.
Saint Skills Spotlight Award: Anna Vegh
In this post, we hear from Anna Vegh, a recent graduate who studied BSc (Hons) Biology and French. She completed the Saints Skills Spotlight Award last year and shares her experience throughout the entire Award process.
Maximise your Summer: tips to boost your skills and career prospects
In this post, we offer advice to boost your skills and career prospects over the summer months.
Four common cover letter mistakes to avoid
A cover letter is an important part of many job and internship applications. It’s crucial that you avoid four of the most common mistakes we see students and graduates make when writing one.
How to pass the 30 second CV test
This post provides our advice on some of the most common CV mistakes and how to avoid them.
Perfecting your cover letter
In this post, one of our CV advisers, Caroline McWilliams, shares her top tips and advice for creating an effective cover letter when applying for jobs and internships.
How to write a winning cover letter
In this guest post, Laura Bill from Inspiring Interns and Graduates offers some helpful advice on how to write a cover letter.
Constructing a quality CV
This post features our advice on how to create an excellent CV and will also include information on CareerSet, an online platform dedicated to offering CV support and feedback.
Saltire Scholar Internship Programme: Rhudi Baume-Kennedy
The Saltire Scholar Internship Programme offers university students commercially valuable, paid internship opportunities in Scotland and all over the world.