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.
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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.
How to spot fake job opportunities and recruitment scams
In this post, Caroline McWilliams, CV Adviser, gives her advice on how to spot fake job opportunities and recruitment scams.
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.
How to find a part-time job
Students often work part-time while they study, and there are many benefits to doing so.
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.
Sorted for the summer – the St Andrews Summer Internship Scheme
The Careers Centre is delighted to launch the Summer Internship Scheme 2022. Full of varied and unique experiences, these opportunities run over the summer for six weeks in St Andrews.
What does a great internship look like?
Many St Andrews students choose to intern with large graduate employers. In this post, freetobook, a family-owned tech company, offers their thoughts on the benefits of pursuing an internship with a smaller organisation.