ADD ADVICE TO FAVGraduate job applications
First impressions last. That’s why your graduate-job application is the most important part of the recruitment process. After all, if you don’t put together a great application you might never get the chance to show what you can really do.
Whether it’s a job-application form or a CV and covering letter, you’ll find advice and tips here on making your applications stand out from the rest.
Read the graduate-job advert
Employers are looking for graduates who match their needs. So the most important thing you can do when applying for any graduate job is to read the vacancy advert carefully.
Most failed job applications simply don’t meet the employer's requirements. If the person specification asks for a degree in science but your degree is in an arts subject, then you will fall at the first hurdle.
In addition, you must read between the lines of the job advert. Think about the skills, experiences and personal qualities the job might require, then think of ways to demonstrate them.
For example, a graduate accountancy vacancy might not specifically say that you need to be organised, methodical and diligent, but you can work that out from the duties you may have to perform. Employers like to see this kind of thought being put into graduate job applications.
Job-application forms, CVs, covering letters – sorted
This section will help you create great job-application forms, CVs and covering letters. It will also help you master online job applications and give you the secrets of making your applications as eye-catching as possible.
