Applications, CVs & Interviews

Below are a range of links to some fantastic resources to help you build a CV, learn what makes a good application letter and tips on how to perform well at interview. 

       

Job Application Tips                                                                How to write a great CV

     

Interview Tips

    

 

How to write a cracking CV

 

Self assessment tools to identify your skills

Name Summary Link
iCould Buzz Test Quick quiz for finding out your Myers Briggs personality test and ‘which animal you are’. Has some links to career options for that animal/personality type. https://icould.com/buzz/
National Careers Service SKills Health Check Account needed. Very detailed skills health check with quizzes such as motivations. Leads to recommendations for careers based on results. https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/skills-health-check/home
Prospects Job Match 26 questions which should take less than 10 minutes and then matches the results to one of 15 job groups. Account needed. https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-match
Go Construct ‘What’s the construction careers for me?’ quiz https://www.goconstruct.org/learn-about-construction/find-the-role-for-you/personality-quiz/index.htm
SACU Careers Quiz A free image based quiz designed as a quick way for students to start researching higher education and future careers https://sacu-student.com/?page_id=2850
Future Finder Matching jobs depending on subjects and personality https://futurefinder.yourlife.org.uk/ 
Health Careers Two sets of questions to help identify suitable health careers base on the answers. https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/career-tools
Careerpilot skills map Account needed. 5 pages of statements to tick which ones apply. Completed skills bank give examples of where you demonstrate those skills. Account needed. https://careerpilot.org.uk/he-skills-map