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General advice on CVs and cover letters

Your CV is a crucial part of any application and will often be the first thing an employer sees of you. Nailing that first CV or cover letter can be hard work, but there's lots of material here to help you. Our CV templates will help you produce a well-presented, well-formatted one page CV, giving you the competitive edge when applying for leading internships and grad schemes.

Click the links for more tips on writing CVs and cover letters.

  • CV Templates and Tips
  • Top five mistakes To avoid on an application form
  • Ultimate guide to creating your perfect CV
  • Your example cover letter
  • Create an outstanding personal profile
  • How to Write an excellent cover letter
  • Tailoring your cover letter

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