CVs, Covering Letters & Applications
CVs, Covering Letters & Applications
We have a range of sessions to help with all stages of the application process.
On this page, you can find Careers Service events and sessions on CVs, covering letters and applications. We also work closely with top graduate employers who offer events specifically for Newcastle University students.
See details of upcoming live events below. You can also find recordings from our careers sessions and webinars.
Upcoming events
Events will be posted shortly.
We also advertise events offered by external organisations.
Date/Time: 19 November 2020, 12:00-13:00
Venue: Online
Date/Time: 09 November 2020, 12:00-12:30
Venue: Online
Did you know that on average recruiters spend 10 seconds reviewing a CV before putting it on a yes/no pile?
Date/Time: 03 November 2020, 13:00-13:30
Venue: Online
Did you know that on average recruiters spend 10 seconds reviewing a CV before putting it on a yes/no pile?
Date/Time: 20 October 2020, 17:00-17:30
Venue: Online
Date/Time: 23 October 2020, 13:00-13:30
Venue: Online
Covering letters are still an important part of the selection process for many employers and essential when making speculative applications.
Date/Time: 19 October 2020, 12:00-12:30
Venue: Online
Did you know that on average recruiters spend 10 seconds reviewing a CV before putting it on a yes/no pile?
Date/Time: 30 September 2020, 12:00-12:30
Venue: Online
Did you know that on average recruiters spend 10 seconds reviewing a CV before putting it on a yes/no pile?
Date/Time: 12 October 2020, 11:00-11:30
Venue: Online
Did you know that on average recruiters spend 10 seconds reviewing a CV before putting it on a yes/no pile?
Date/Time: 08 October 2020, 13:00-13:30
Venue: Online
Recorded events and webinars
Access our recorded careers sessions and webinars, for you to watch in your own time.
How to write an effective CV
Our 14 minute presentation on How to write an effective CV covers:
- what employers want to know about you (0:40)
- the principles of good CV writing (1:29)
- where to go for further support (13:07)
How to write an effective covering letter
Our 13 minute presentation on How to write an effective covering letter covers:
- the purpose of the covering letter (1:07)
- the elements of an effective covering letter (9:00)
- where to get further information and advice (13:10)
