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Congratulations, you’ve been invited to an interview. Whatever happens next, you should see this as a big achievement.

The personal statement is your opportunity to talk about you, and why you want to enrol on a particular course. But how do you start it strongly? Read our advice below on what to include, what not to do, and how to approach it.

With over 800 million* people on LinkedIn, a LinkedIn profile is a chance to sell yourself and your skills ready for the world of work.

Why is a cover letter important, and what should you say in yours? Make the right impression with our tips and examples.

Your CV is an essential part of getting a job. It’s the first thing an employer or a recruiter will see of you, so you want to make a good impression.

Help with writing your personal statement for further education courses – what to include about yourself, and some dos and don’ts on how to write it.

Communicating your passion for a subject in your personal statement is an art in itself – but what if you're applying to two (or more) very different courses with the same statement?

The personal statement is your opportunity to let training providers know about your qualities, skills and expertise, and why you want to teach.

We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write an academic or practical reference for a UCAS Conservatoires applicant.

We take you through what you need to do if you've been asked to write a reference for a UCAS Undergraduate applicant.

Applying for university or college to start your studies in 2026? Find out more about the changes to the personal statement format and tips on what to include.

Stand out from the crowd by showcasing your expertise and passion for your subject.

Stand out from the crowd by showcasing who you are and what you can bring to a university as you begin your undergraduate journey.

Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform, UCAS

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Use our free lesson plans to discover how to explore the Hub in the classroom.

We run live sessions in the UCAS Hub to help those researching their next steps, and record them all. You can access them below.

Tom Ashworth is an apprentice supervisor at Tony Gee, a civil engineering consultancy company that design structures for all environments, from large bridges to the lifting rig for the London Eye, and the largest land-based crane in the world.