Downloadable resources to support your career journey

Finding a job can feel overwhelming from knowing where to look, to preparing your CV, LinkedIn profile, and interviews. During our Job Search Hub, we shared a range of practical tools designed to help you feel more confident, prepared, and informed at every stage of your job search.

To make sure you can revisit these materials anytime, we’ve gathered all the resources used during Job Search Hub in one place. Each guide is available to download so you can use them at your own pace, whether you’re applying for internships, graduate schemes, or part-time roles in the UK.

Applying for graduate schemes and internships

Graduate schemes and internships are highly competitive as they offer excellent opportunities to help you progress in your career.Success in the application process requires preparation, research, and practice. This checklist is designed to help you stay organised andmake sure your applications are strong, tailored, and give you the best chance of success.

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• Applying for Graduate Schemes and Internships (PDF version)

• Applying for Graduate Schemes and Internships (Word version)

CV building checklist

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• CV Building Checklist (PDF version)

• CV Building Checklist (Word version)

LinkedIn checklist

LinkedIn is a great way to build your professional identity, grow your network, and maintain connections with classmates, alumni,colleagues, and other professionals. It can also be a useful tool for discovering potential opportunities and staying current with trends inyour field.

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• LinkedIn Checklist (PDF version)

• LinkedIn Checklist (Word version)

Looking for a job in the UK checklist

This checklist is designed to help you feel confident and organised as you navigate the UK job market. Use it to track your progress and identifyareas where you may need further support.

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• Looking for a Job in the UK Checklist 1 (PDF version)

• Looking for a Job in the UK Checklist 1 (Word version)

Preparing for an interview

Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but preparation makes all the difference. This checklist will helpyou research the company, practise your answers, plan logistics, and feel confident going into yourinterview.

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• Preparing for an interview (PDF version)

• Preparing for an interview (Word version)

STAR interview technique

The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is a powerful way to structure your answers to competency-based interview questions. This guide explains how to use STAR effectively, with prompts to help you build strong examples.

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• STAR interview technique (PDF version)

• STAR interview technique (Word version)