Avove Early Careers Resources
Early careers tips and advice
Whether you’re taking the first step into your career through enrolling on an apprenticeship scheme, embarking on a graduate programme or you’re looking for some help to improve your CV, we’re here to help. Within our dedicated early careers resource page, you’ll find all the tools you need to create the best application, optimise your CV and ace your interview.
Top 5 Application Tips for Graduates and Apprentices
Looking to apply to one of our early careers roles? Here’s a few steps you can take to ensure you submit a strong application.
Research, Research, Research
Before you apply, take the time to properly investigate the role and programme you’re thinking of applying for to ensure that it is the right opportunity for you. Check out our website and social media to find out everything you need to know.
- Our website
- Our social media: LinkedIn & Facebook
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Sell your skills
Carefully read over the job description to ensure you fully understand the skills and experience required for that role. Examples could come from your degree, school studies, part-time job, hobbies or volunteering.
Make it unique
The key to a successful application? Ensure you stand out! Take what you’ve learned from your research and use it to tailor your application specifically to the business.
Authenticity
Avoid using AI to write your application, CV or cover letter. The aim of these documents is for us to understand who you are and what you bring to the table, so we need to read it in your own words.
Seek Feedback
When you think you’re ready to submit, it can be a good idea to have someone who is more experienced to look over your application, CV or cover letter and offer feedback. Examples of who you could approach for feedback include:
- Parents or other family members
- Your teacher
- Careers advisor
- Someone who works in the same industry as the role you’re applying for
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Best tips for a great CV
Your CV offers the business a first impression of you and your skills – so it’s important to showcase your talent and stand out from the crowd. Whether this is your first time writing a CV or you’re looking from some helpful tips to improve your existing CV, we’re here to help. Download our CV guide and example CV to find out how you can write a CV that showcases your talent effectively.
Top tips for writing a great cover letter
A cover letter is an accompanying document that you can submit in addition to your CV to add further context to the skills outlined in your CV. It also offers an extra opportunity for you to explain your experience in a bit more detail demonstrate why you are right for the role. Find out how to write the best cover letter in our guide and check out our example cover letter for inspiration.
How to ace your interview
Interviews can seem daunting, especially if you’ve never attended one before. The most important thing to remember is to be yourself – this is your chance to shine and demonstrate what you can do! We understand interviews can feel overwhelming, so we’ve put together a guide with everything you need to know to walk into your interview with confidence.