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.
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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.
Smashing the interview
Very few people would say they enjoy going to a job interview – an environment that is designed to put the spotlight on you! But, with the right preparation, you can succeed.
Savvy job searching
Once you are ready to look, finding a job can sometimes be a challenge. In this post, we’ll cover a few tips to get you started.
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
Employers and recruiters are busy people; they work to tight deadlines and can receive hundreds of applications per week for one position. Research shows that the time spent reading a CV for the first time could be as…
Making the most of CareerSet – the online CV and cover letter checker
CareerSet lets you get immediate, AI-generated feedback on your CV and cover letter.