Your covering letter & CV

Your covering letter & CV

  • Supply a cover email or letter. This is a good ice breaker, best practice is to ensure it is not a generic one, but tailored for the job you are applying for
  • Make sure your CV is up to date and accurate, including your most current employment
  • Make sure your CV has your contact details on it
  • Be honest and don’t exaggerate on your CV as you may be asked about the details
  • Check spelling and grammar on your CV and/or covering note
  • Ask for feedback on your application
How to prepare for an interview

How to prepare for an interview

  • Arrive promptly for your appointment – prepare your route beforehand, or test your connection and log on to meeting on time if it is remote
  • Research the organisation – check out the company’s website
  • Look through the job description and think of things that make you suitable for the role – make sure you highlight these
  • Prepare yourself for the questions you might be asked – remember you want to give a good impression so be as natural as you can, if you are not genuine you’ll end up in the wrong job!
  • Don’t be worried about saying “I don’t know,” or “can I come back to that question”
  • Prepare some questions to ask the interviewee – even if it is only to know when a decision is likely to be made

Frequently Asked Questions