Add value to your CV by taking part in  extra-curricular activities and other types of work experience e.g.  summer placements, part time jobs and the SURE scheme which are advertised via Career Connect. 

Global Engineering Challenge & Engineering You're Hired are great ways to evidence to employers that you have experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams to solve real life engineering problems, can work to tight deadlines and present information to your peers. 

BEng/BSc students: You have only your first year of study to enhance your CV and develop your employability skills before you start applying for placements at the start of year 2. Make the most of this year and the summer vacation to gain some experience!

CareerSet is an online platform which helps you improve your CV and covering letters. Before booking an appointment to have your CV reviewed please use CareerSet to get initial feedback. 

The Engineering Placements Team can review your CV:

• The summer before you will be applying, you will be invited to have your CV reviewed. Look out for the email and have a draft of your CV ready to be submitted for review. 

• During term time  Make an appointment with the team to have your CV reviewed (appointments are in person in the Employability & Placements Hub in the Heartspace building)

Think about the words you use on your CV and make them impactful. Refer to this document for some suggestions! 

Have a look at sample CV's but remember your CV should be original and reflect your skills and experiences. 

If you are not sure about what skills you currently have then the new mySkills App can help you reflect on the skills you already have and help you think about what skills you might need to develop.

Typically accompanies your CV

Opportunity to express why you wish to work for the particular company / particular role

Expand on and evidence your relevant skills / knowledge / experience requested by the company

Normally no longer than 1 side of A4

Always tailored to a particular role

Book an appointment with the Year in Industry team to get your covering letter reviewed

Refer to the resources on the Careers Service website for more advice