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Top Tips!
Top Tips!
Set up a LinkedIn account and ensure most of the information on your CV is mentioned on your LinkedIn profile. Aim to post regular content related to the industry as well as yourself.
Build up your network and connect with as many relevant people as possible (you never know what opportunities may arise from doing so).
Find volunteering or paid opportunities that can help boost your CV during this period of self-isolation. If you are able to find something industry related this is great; there are many companies always looking for contributors.
The key points of your CV to remember are - to always write in 1st person; try to tailor your CV to the role in question by matching key words, include your LinkedIn profile link in contact details; put most relevant experience first before any other experience; mention one hobby or interest that subtly links to the role you are applying for.
About CareerSet
CareerSet is an online platform that can provide instant feedback on your CV or cover letter. It enables you to:
Score and improve your CV via personalised, actionable feedback
Target your CV to specific job descriptions, based on keywords and skills
Enhance your cover letter for a specific job
Before using CareerSet, you should note that:
This tool is designed to assess the broad content of your CV. Don't worry too much about the score you are given, you don't have to get 100%. Pay attention to the suggestions you are given which will help you make improvements, resulting in an increased score. As a general rule, 75% and over indicates you have a useable CV.
CareerSet provides some CV templates which can be used as a starting point. To make your CV stand out you should adapt and personalise these according to your own situation
You may find it helpful to look at our example CVs in addition to using CareerSet to give you ideas for different types of CV. Graduates can access our example CVs via the CVs, applications and interviews pathway in Career Connect.
Student access
Students access CareerSet through the Sheffield CareerSet portal which can be reached directly from the careerset.com/sheffield URL, through the CareerSet webpage or the CV Pathway on Career Connect.
Graduate access
Graduates can access CareerSet using an access code. They can contact us to request this code via the form on the CareerSet webpage
Initial Application: CV and Cover Letter
Initial Application: CV and Cover Letter
↑ Our USP CV Template should be your first resource for creating a CV
Make sure that you include the correct accreditation for your course
↑ Careers & Employability Service - See what actions you'll need to take during the job application process, from making speculative applications to attending an interview.
↑ Careers & Employability Service - A covering letter highlights your relevant strengths and motivation for the job and organisation you are applying to, and markets you effectively by complementing your CV.
↑ National Careers Service - Use the STAR method to plan your answers to interview questions and to show your skills and experience on a CV or application form.
↑ When searching for graduate jobs, you know that your CV is the first chance you have to make a great impression on employers.
Portfolio Advice
Portfolio Advice
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