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Apply Yourself

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The ability to effectively sell your skills and experience is essential to success in the world of recruitment.

Whether you are applying for part time work, internships or graduate jobs, employers will be looking for you to convey your strongest attributes and convince them why they should invest in you.

The pages below are designed to help you navigate the world of recruitment and provide you with the tools you need to help you succeed. 

Apply Yourself
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Preparing to make applications CVs and covering letters Application forms
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Interviews Assessment centres Resources

Workshops and events

  • Top Tips for Applying for a Masters
    Come along to our 30 minute session to find out what makes a good Masters application and top tips and resources on funding and searching for the perfect course for you.
    Mon 02 Mar 2020 12:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 109
  • Top Tips for success at Assessment Centres
    Find out how to be successful at assessment centres and what kind of activities you may face.
    Tue 03 Mar 2020 13:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 118
  • Top Tips for Interview Success
    Find out how to prepare, top tips when answering interview questions and what to keep in mind on the day itself.
    Thu 05 Mar 2020 12:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 119
  • Apply Yourself to...Assessment Centres
    IMPORTANT: YOU MUST BOOK ONTO THIS EVENT TO ATTEND. Your opportunity to experience real assessment centre group activities.
    Tue 10 Mar 2020 12:00
    Teaching and Learning Building - LG03
  • Top Tips for Applying for a Masters
    Come along to our 30 minute session to find out what makes a good Masters application and top tips and resources on funding and searching for the perfect course for you.
    Tue 10 Mar 2020 12:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 212
  • Top Tips for success at Assessment Centres
    Find out how to be successful at assessment centres and what kind of activities you may face.
    Wed 11 Mar 2020 13:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 119
  • Top Tips for Interview Success
    Find out how to prepare, top tips when answering interview questions and what to keep in mind on the day itself.
    Fri 13 Mar 2020 12:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 202
  • Top Tips to a great CV
    Information on what a CV is, why you need one and our top tips for getting started.
    Mon 16 Mar 2020 13:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 118
  • Top Tips for a Successful Cover Letter
    Information on how to create a persuasive cover letter to send to an employer.
    Wed 18 Mar 2020 12:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 118
  • Top Tips for using LinkedIn
    Find out how to create your profile and learn top tips to get you ahead when using this social media tool in your job search.
    Thu 19 Mar 2020 12:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 119
  • Top Tips for success at Assessment Centres
    Find out how to be successful at assessment centres and what kind of activities you may face.
    Mon 23 Mar 2020 13:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 118
  • Top Tips for Interview Success
    Find out how to prepare, top tips when answering interview questions and what to keep in mind on the day itself.
    Wed 25 Mar 2020 12:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 118
  • Top Tips for Applying for a Masters
    Come along to our 30 minute session to find out what makes a good Masters application and top tips and resources on funding and searching for the perfect course for you.
    Thu 26 Mar 2020 13:15
    Teaching and Learning Building 119

LinkedIn

Over 80% of recruiters use LinkedIn to find talent and do more research on candidates, so presenting yourself professionally online has never been more important. LinkedIn is also the perfect opportunity to build your network and gain valuable information about your chosen sector. We have a LinkedIn Canvas course which will guide you through doing both of these things.

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