Useful resources
Looking for support with your applications or with finding vacancies?
The booklets and videos on this page will help you with the different stages of the application process, as well as information about getting into teaching and masters studying. The Career Sector Links and Graduate Career Explorer will help you plan your career and find opportunities, events and vacancies.
Our top three guides to help with job applications
CVs
Create an impressive graduate CV.
Cover letters
Become confident about cover letters by using our guide.
Application forms
Want to know how to ace application forms and supporting statements? Look no further! Our guide has all the answers you need.
Assessment centres
Use this guide to get fully prepared for your assessment centre.
Interviews
Learn how to perform effectively in job interviews.
Postgraduate study
Find the right route for you, and how to apply, with this guide to options for postgraduate study.
Professional work experience
Discover routes into work experience, why it is important for your CV, and where to look for it
Psychometric tests
Learn about the different sorts of tests and get advice on how to practice so you can do your best.
Speculative applications
How to unlock the hidden jobs market by contacting companies even when they are not advertising jobs to see what opportunities they may have.
Kirklees Top 100
Learn about the great careers at the 100 leading local companies in Kirklees
Regional Jobs Guide
Discover all the great places and companies on your doorstep. Covers all of Yorkshire and Manchester too
JobShop guide
A quick guide to finding the vacancies you're after on our JobShop
Careers and Employability timelines
Want to know what actions to take and when, to keep your career plan on track so you don't miss out on important opportunities? Check out these handy guides which cover the steps you need to take year-on-year to meet all the vital employability deadlines.
First year career timeline
Looking at what steps you should be taking to improve your employability during first year? Look no further!
Second year career timeline
In second year and thinking about your next steps? Find our guide below.
Placement year career timeline
Wondering what steps to take to improve your employability during placement year? Take a look at our timeline!
Final year career timeline
Thinking about life after graduation? Find our guide on steps to take during final year.