Overview
Find out how to stand out as a graduate job applicant! From writing CVs and filling in application forms to practising aptitude and psychometric tests, explore the tools and tips that will help you apply with confidence and set yourself on the right path to career success.
Essential advice for CVs, applications and online tests
CVs, covering letters and applications
Wanting to know what to put in a covering letter, how to answer application form questions or how to write a CV? We answer these important questions and more.
FAQs
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How far back should a CV go?
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Begin by listing your most recent job position and list any relevant job experience you might have. Then list your most recent qualification. Include college degrees and certificates. If you wish you can include your Leaving Cert (or A Level) results but do not include your Junior Cert (GCSE) grades.
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What are the most common CV mistakes?
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Mistakes such as spelling mistakes and grammatical errors are very common but also easy to avoid. Use a spell checker when writing your CV, read through it and have someone proofread it before you submit it.
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Should I follow up on a job application?
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If you have applied for a job but haven’t heard anything back. You can follow up politely after two weeks. If the job opening has a specific deadline for applications, there is likely no point in following up before that deadline.
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