CV tips:

 

First of all, keep it simple! What does your audience want to know? Education, marks, experience, extra curricular, what sets you apart!

  • 1-2 pages maximum

  • Use bullet points

  • Keep it clear and consistent

  • Align your skills and experience with the job description

  • If you've had leadership experience, tell us about it

  • Focus on results and impact: list metrics rather than long notes

  • Include University-related projects or coursework that demonstrate relevant skills and knowledge

  • Send your CV in a PDF format

 

Interview tips:

  • Be familiar with dates & achievements on your CV

  • Take a breath before you launch into your answer

  • Be confident without coming across as arrogant!

  • Be concise - keep to the point

  • Use data & numbers

  • Show enthusiasm - ask questions

  • Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Results)

  • Practice: Everyone gets better with practice. Practice your interview answers out loud until you can tell each story clearly and concisely.

  

What we cover at interview stage:

 

  • How a candidate thinks: We ask open-ended questions to learn how you approach and solve problems. And there’s no one right answer - your ability to explain your thought process and how you use data to inform decisions is what’s most important.

  • Leadership: Be prepared to discuss how you have used your communication and decision-making skills to mobilize others. This might be by stepping up to a leadership role at University or with an organisation, or by helping a team succeed even when you weren’t officially the leader.

  • Role-related knowledge: We’re interested in how your individual strengths combine with your experience to drive impact. We don’t just look for how you can contribute today, but how you can grow into different roles.

  • Googleyness: Share how you work individually and on a team, how you help others, how you navigate ambiguity, and how you push yourself to grow outside of your comfort zone.