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Tips for a Graduate Technical CV: Template and Advice

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Your CV is your first impression to many potential employers, so it must grab their attention, highlight your professional experience, describe your technical and soft skills, and include other important information like your contact information, educational background, and broader interests. Here’s some CV writing guidance. Follow these CV tips to impress recruiters and prove you’re …

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Free practice aptitude tests for numerical, verbal, technical, and behavioural assessments

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When applying for jobs, candidates are often required to take aptitude tests to determine whether or not they are qualified for the position they have applied for. Mathematics, language, technology, and personality qualities are all part of the recruitment process dependant on the role you are applying for. This post will help you prepare for …

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Examples of potential questions asked in an interview

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There are various interview styles and below we have summarised some popular questions asked by recruiters, take a look at these to help you prepare for any upcoming interviews you may have coming up! Tell me about yourself. Usually an ice breaker question but be concise, talk through your latest achievements and what you are …

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How to write a cover letter

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What is a cover letter? A cover letter is a brief (one page or less) document that you write to a hiring manager or recruiter to go along with your CV and any other application materials. A cover letter is a chance to introduce yourself and showcase your personality and understanding of the role and …

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Making your STEM CV STAND OUT

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A CV is a short written summary of your skills, achievements and experiences. CV’s are necessary when you are applying for a job in the initial stages and employers often ask for a CV instead of an application form but sometimes you’ll need both. Submitting a CV is your first chance to promote yourself to …

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How to prepare for interviews

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If you pass the first initial stages of your application process the stage will be being offered an interview opportunity. Pre-covid interviews were predominantly face-to-face however, the move to virtual interviews over Zoom/Teams is a lot more common. Virtual interviews should be very similar to an in person interview however there will be some slight …

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Being tested during the job application process

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Many employers use psychometric tests as part of the recruitment process. They are very commonly used when applying for graduate jobs, work placements and internships. What is a psychometric test? Psychometric tests are a way for employers to assess your numerical, verbal or digital skills as well as personality depending on the role you are …

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Top skills companies are looking out for

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A variety of specific skills are required and needed to be acknowledged when you apply for jobs in STEM especially as a STEM woman. In most cases you will have gained most of these skills from just completing your specific STEM degree at university or from attending school. These are skills you would perform without …

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