Career Essentials
Practical templates, guides, and interview preparation resources to help you put together strong applications.
Canva — CV & Résumé Templates
Free résumé and CV builder featuring clean, customizable templates ready for export.
Ideal for students creating their first CV or refreshing an existing layout.
Key Areas Covered:
- Free CV templates
- Internship CV templates
- Graduate CV templates
- Cover-letter templates
- Editable designs
LinkedIn — Build a Strong Profile
LinkedIn's official step-by-step guide to positioning your academic and leadership experience effectively.
Recommended for students optimizing their LinkedIn profile for recruiters and alumni networking.
Key Areas Covered:
- Profile photo
- Headline
- About section
- Education
- Experience
- Skills
- Recommendations
- Portfolio & media
Indeed — Résumé & CV Guide
Comprehensive library covering CV structure, formatting, action verbs, and tailoring applications to specific roles.
Students preparing internship, SIWES, and entry-level applications.
Indeed — Interview Preparation
Practical frameworks covering common interview formats, behavioural STAR responses, and assessment centres.
Students preparing for internship and graduate interviews.
Indeed — 100 Common Interview Questions
A practical question bank with sample structures to help you rehearse clear, confident responses ahead of interviews.
Key Areas Covered:
- Background & introductions
- Motivation & company fit
- Strengths and growth areas
- Behavioural scenarios
- Compensation expectations
- Long-term career goals
Indeed — Cover Letter Guide
Clear guidance on structuring persuasive cover letters that complement rather than repeat your CV.
Students applying to roles that require a tailored cover letter or personal statement.