UEL Get That Job
Employabilty and Enterprise Team
University of East London
Docklands Campus
University Way
London, E16 2RD
eet@uel.ac.uk
+44 (0) 208 223 2424
University of East London
Docklands Campus
University Way
London, E16 2RD
eet@uel.ac.uk
+44 (0) 208 223 2424
Applying for a job - useful links
This guide provides you with a list of useful links and resources on writing the perfect CV and covering letter.
CVs
- Prospects.ac.uk: CVs Advice – Advice from Prospects, including sample CVs and details of what to include in your CV,
- The Guardian: CV Clinic - Experts in specific sectors analyse CVs to see whether it will get you a foot in the door.
- Creative Living: Creative CVs – This site provides examples of creative and unusual CVs that may be useful if your CV needs to break the rules.
- Next Step: Help with your CV – Information from the DirectGov site Next Steps on building a successful CV.
Covering letters
- Monster.co.uk: Covering Letter Advice – A series of articles and guides on what employers are looking for in covering letters.
- Prospects.ac.uk: Covering Letters – Information from Prospects on the style and content of a covering letter.
- Total Jobs: Example Cover Letters - Information from Total Jobs on what employers are looking for in a covering letter.
