Careers and Employability Service
Services for current students

CVs

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Your CV is a personal marketing tool used for job applications. The aim of a CV is to briefly describe your skills, experience and education to persuade an employer to progress you in the application process.

On this page we have listed the key principles to follow, however, a CV is a personal document and people will have different opinions. Ultimately it’s your CV, and you have the final decision about the presentation and content.

 
 
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I never really imagined that I would come out of my first year getting the hang of writing a CV. It wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Careers and Employability Service.

May Me Thant, student

Read May Me's blog post

Before starting your CV

 

Your CV basics

 

How can I make my CV stand out?

 

Should I include information about my disability?

 

After writing your CV - Review it with CareerSet

 

Example CVs

 

Portfolios and academic CVs

 

Useful resources

 

Careers and Employability Service

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