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Our Student Advice Team staff the daily Careers & Employability drop in, and are trained to help you with your CV, cover letters, placements and finding a part time job. Drop in runs from 1.00pm-4.00pm Monday-Friday (during term time), and is currently based in the University Library. No need to make an appointment - simply pop along to the library during these times and an adviser will try to see you on the day.
Below you can meet the Student Information Assistants, and find out what their top CV tip is...
Ella, BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice
"Make sure your CV is formatted beautifully with clear headings and fonts."
Ilinca, BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy
"Use CareerSet to help improve your CV and tailor it to specific job roles."
Juliana, BA Business & Management
"Remember to format your CV in reverse chronological order and adjust the margins to fit more content!"
Maggy, BSc Psychology
"Try linking your skills to experiences you've already had, proving to your employer that you know what you're talking about."
Ross, MEng Electronic Engineering
"If you don’t have a job description to tailor your CV against, Prospects has hundreds of job profiles with examples of key skills to include."
Ryan, BSc Software Engineering
"The hardest part is getting started, so don't worry about getting your CV perfect right away."
Sinead, BSc Psychology
"Any work experience is relevant, it’s all about how you frame it on your CV and highlight the transferable skills that align with the position you're applying for."
Tawana, BSc Biochemistry
"Be open to editing your CV - it is rarely set in stone!"
Victor, BEng Mechanical Engineering
'By tailoring your CV, you demonstrate a genuine interest and highlight your relevant strengths. This attention to detail can increase your chances of standing out to employers, showing them you're not just looking for any job, but the right job.'
