Applying for a job

You've found your dream job... so now it's time to put your job application together. How do you apply for advertised vs unadvertised jobs? We look at how to navigate the sometimes stressful journey through drafting cover letters, filling in application forms, writing your resume and finally, going to an interview.

Demonstrating skills

We take a look at how to demonstrate your skills , knowledge, and experience to potential employers and make your application stand out from the crowd.

Standing out from the crowd

How can you make your application stand out from the crowd?

Resumes

What's in a resume, how to write one, where to find referees and tips for drafting a resume that will impress prospective employers.

Applying for advertised jobs

How to put together an application for an advertised job, and make sure you have a good chance of getting an interview.

Applying for unadvertised jobs

How to approach an organisation about unadvertised work, and how to draft an application that will make the organisation sit up and take notice of you.

Cover letters

Find out how to write a cover letter responding to an advertised job, and how to write a speculative letter when you're interested in applying for an unadvertised job.

Application forms

What's in an application form, how to answer the tricky questions and how to make your application stand out from the crowd.

Tools and resources

Resources available online or for reference at the Careers service