How to write a winning CV

Posted on November 1, 2024June 3, 2025 by Careers Service

Employers can spend as little as 30 seconds looking at your CV, so you need to make shortlisting easy for them.

Make sure you stand out from the crowd and showcase your unique selling points, by following these top tips. If you are unsure how to start or need a bit of feedback, check out the range of resources available on mycareer.

Resources available on mycareer:

Get straight to it with our introductory guide
Get recommendations with our Online CV feedback tool (CareerSet)
Be inspired by real student examples
Learn how to write a CV for postgraduate applications
Or attend a live event and ask us questions about CVs, cover letters, and applications.

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Unsuccessful applications? Here are some tips on changing strategy

Posted on June 21, 2023June 3, 2025 by Careers Service

Job hunting is a difficult process and unsuccessful applications can be really disheartening, particularly if employers don’t give feedback as to why you were unsuccessful.

But there are all kinds of ways you can change your strategy and hopefully improve your chances of success. Here are some of our top tips to give you a leg up in your job search!

1. Planning, be strategic

When it comes to applications, having a clear plan can prove really useful.

Research the sectors you’re interested in and check out what skills are needed for the specific roles you’d like to apply or aspire to.

Our sector guides are a great place to start or, for more information on individual roles within a sector, take a look at Prospect’s list of job profiles.

An image of someone viewing a wall filled with different mind maps and plans.

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