How to Succeed at: Writing Applications

Experts from The Careers Service here at The University of Sheffield share their top tips to help you write exceptional applications, CVs (or résumés), covering letters and personal statements.

You’ll also hear from employers and admissions tutors to find out what they really look for in a candidate. And once you’ve written that perfect application, prepare for the next stage with our course: How to Succeed at: Interviews.

This course is designed for anyone applying for jobs or courses. It will be of particular interest to those in the early stages of their career, or those who are out of practice and need to update their skills. No prior knowledge or expertise are needed.

• Preparing to apply
• Welcome to Week 1
• Understanding yourself
• Understanding jobs and courses
• Making the match
• Summary of the week
• CVs and covering letters
• Welcome to Week 2
• Create an effective CV
• Develop a professional online profile
• Sell yourself in your covering letter
• End of week summary
• Application forms and personal statements
• Welcome to Week 3
• Outstanding application forms
• Brilliant personal statements
• End of course summary