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CVs and applications

What recruiters want

Graduate employers have clear selection criteria, based on particular competences and skills. We decode the careers jargon and show how you can demonstrate that you meet the job specification.

What recruiters want

How to write a successful job application

Job applications forms, whether online or on paper, are the first step to getting a job interview. This step-by-step guide explains how to give employers the information they need to put you on the shortlist.

How to write a successful job application

Recruitment processes for Irish employers

The latest data (2011) on recruitment methods and deadlines among graduate employers in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Recruitment processes for Irish employers

Cover letters for graduate jobs

Applications forms and CVs need a covering letter to go with them. Here's how to use this cover letter to enhance your application and emphasise your suitability for the job.

Cover letters for graduate jobs

The graduate's guide to CVs

What graduates need to know about writing a CV, the information to include and how to choose the right CV format.

The graduate's guide to CVs

Writing tips to improve your job applications

When applying for jobs, it's important to use the right words to get your message across. Here are our tips on good writing that will help you make a good impression.

Writing tips to improve your job applications

How to write a speculative application

Writing 'on spec' to potential employers can open up the hidden job market. But a speculative application needs to be approached carefully in order to be successful.

How to write a speculative application