Careers Service resources
In addition to the bespoke events run by º£½ÇÉäÇø’s innovative Careers and Mentoring Programme, there’s a wide range of free resources and events available via the and the platform .
The service is open to current Cambridge students and graduates, who can continue to access the Careers Service to help build their career.
This page has information and free resources to help you with the following:
- Help finding work abroad
- Help updating your CV
- Prepare for recruitment tests and interviews
- Help getting a job in consultancy.
Help finding work abroad
You can get free access to . GoinGlobal offers:
- Search sources
- Work permit/visa regulations
- Information on remote job searching
- Resume writing guidelines and examples
- Employment trends
- Salary ranges
- Networking groups
- Cultural/interviewing advice.
Help updating your CV
There is a wealth of resources on CVs and cover letters available via the University Careers Service. This information includes a downloadable and .
Before writing your CV, ask yourself these questions.
- Is there a clear narrative in my CV and have I really accentuated my skills, passion and interests?
- Have I tailored my CV to the type of role I am applying to? If I haven’t, could I adapt my CV to give more relevant examples of the skills an employer from my industry of interest would be looking for?
- Have I focused too heavily on duties? Could I document the value I have added in any roles I have held, not just what I was responsible for doing? Can I add more action words such as ‘achieved’, ‘developed’, ‘managed’?
- Is the text I have used too lengthy, are there any long paragraphs which could be broken into shorter punchier sentences or bullet points?
- Is the spelling, grammar and punctuation all correct? Have I used a professional font of a reasonable size (11 or 12)?
- Is the most relevant information on the first page?
- Is the CV correctly and consistently formatted?
Review your CV with CareerSet
Once you have written your CV you can visit , an online CV optimisation platform provided by the Careers Service which allows students, staff and alumni to:
- Submit their CV 24/7 and receive an instant overall score
- Learn how to improve it via suggestions related to language, style and presentation
- Adjust and see how their score improves
- Find out where their CV ranks amongst their peers
- Target their CV to specific job descriptions, based on keywords and skills.
For quick access:
- Students and staff: use your @cam.ac.uk email address
- Alumni: use @cantab.ac.uk or @alumni.cam.ac.uk if you hold one of those address types
- Postdocs: use your work email address.
Enter your email address on , follow the email validation link, and you will be logged in for one session. You can have as many sessions as you need. If you then need more help, please book a follow up appointment to discuss your CV with one of the University Careers Advisers.
Prepare for recruitment tests and interviews
What are psychometric tests and how can I practice them?
Many graduate employers use as part of the recruitment process. They are a range of tests often used to determine the skills, knowledge, personality and behaviour of applicants, helping to identify the strongest candidates.
Get prepared before the interview by practising different types of psychometric tests to give yourself the best chance for success. Assessments include verbal and abstract reasoning, numerical problem-solving, personality and learning styles.
allows you to practice a wide variety of tests in timed conditions. You'll be able to view your result as a percentile of other candidates and get feedback on the questions and areas where you didn't perform as well. You'll also be able to access numerous short videos with expert advice on how to approach the tests, and tips for success.
provides examples of a personality questionnaire similar to Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and a range of numerical, verbal, and diagrammatic tests. Some of the tests are accompanied by online tutorials, giving you the chance to practice and learn before taking the test. It also has a careers interest questionnaire. Now includes examples of EIQ (Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire) and RSQ (Resilience Scales Questionnaire).
Do you want to improve your interview skills?
Video interviews are becoming increasingly popular with graduate employers in the early stages of recruitment. To help you prepare for them, it’s really useful to practice to get a sense of what it’s like before you do the real thing.
Current students and members of Jesus alumni have free access to Shortlist.me via . While it is especially useful if you have a video interview coming up, it is also helpful for face to face and phone interviews.
Shortlist.me offers:
- Opportunity to practice video interviews
- ‘In-app’ immediate feedback
- Preparation for a wide range of interview types
- Representation of a wide range of sectors.
Help getting a job in consultancy
As a current student or member of Jesus alumni, you can enjoy free access to CaseCoach – the market-leading toolkit preparing you for all aspects of consulting interviews.
Built on the expertise of former McKinsey interviewer Enguerran Loos, Casecoach offers:
- Consultancy interview preparation and advice
- Access to a wide range of ‘cases’
- Practice tools
- Video lectures and interviews
- Students can enroll on a range of courses.
Current students and alumni should access CaseCoach via .
