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Effective Applications CVs, covering letters & application forms Graduate Jobs and Internships www.ed.ac.uk/careers In line with the equal opportunities policies of the Careers Service and the University of Edinburgh, we are keen to ensure that all students can benefit from our services. This booklet can be made available in alternative formats. Please contact your Careers Consultant or Careers Service Helpdesk for more information. When finished with this publication, please return this booklet to: - Careers Service The University of Edinburgh Third Floor, Main Library Building George Square or Weir Building (KB) The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005663 © Copyright: University of Edinburgh Careers Service Effective Applications – applying for graduate jobs and internships Graduate jobs Applying for graduate jobs is a time consuming business. It requires careful thought and preparation, even before you put pen to paper. You may feel that you don’t have time to spare and juggling applications with your studies can seem completely overwhelming. Remember though, that dedicating time at this stage to developing important job-hunting skills is a genuine investment in your career and likely to pay dividends in the future. Internships There’s no doubt that work experience gained in your vacations or as part of your degree can make you more employable. Many internships and placements are highly competitive and this booklet will help you to make effective applications so that you stand out from the crowd. Whether you are applying for a graduate role or an internship your application needs to be of the highest standard. So take the time to read this