CVs and application forms

Your CV and covering letter are important marketing tools in your job search.

You may only have seconds to catch an employer’s attention, so they need to be effective, persuasive documents to make an impact.

CV and covering letter support 

CV Checker is a virtual CV checking platform that provides customised feedback on your CV - wherever you are and whenever you want it. You can use it on its own or before using any other Careers Service support.

Follow the steps below to get started:

  1. Go to CV Checker.
  2. Register using your University email address.
  3. Upload your CV and get a score and feedback in 30 seconds.
  4. Incorporate the feedback and re-upload.
  5. Email your CV along with the job to which you are applying to Dubai careers for help tailoring your CV to your ideal job.  

LinkedIn profile support

  1. Read our online Quick Guide to LinkedIn.
  2. Take a look at the Building a good LinkedIn profile section of our LinkedIn Canvas course.
  3. Once you have used our online guidance regarding LinkedIn, you can send the link to your profile to the careers service for a final check by email: dubaicareers@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

Quick guides: download and keep

These downloadable quick guides will help you create a great CV and covering letter, and prepare for an application or interview.

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