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.
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.
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.