How to write a CV
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How to write a CV
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.
Manufacturing engineering personal statement guide
Assemble answers that are personal, relevant, and reflective if you want to produce the perfect manufacturing engineering personal statement.
Marketing personal statement guide
If you're applying for a marketing degree, make sure you can sell yourself in your personal statement!
Materials science and engineering personal statement guide
Materials scientists and engineers are innovators and thinkers, so show admissions tutors you’ve got the right aptitude and passion to explore this subject at degree level.
Midwifery personal statement guide
Tell admissions tutors why you want to become a midwife, your existing insight into the role, and evidence the skills you have that midwives need. Add a bit of personality and you’ll ensure you stand out for a place on a midwifery course.
Photography personal statement guide
Whether it's an exhibition you've visited or an artist who inspires you, drawing on your photography influences is key to an impressive photography personal statement.
Social work, childhood, and youth studies personal statement guide
Find out how to convince admissions tutors you’re right for this course, through your knowledge and understanding of what it entails.
Software engineering personal statement guide
Develop a personal statement that’s clear, succinct, and communicates why you’re passionate about studying software engineering.
Subject tasters
Try university degrees before you apply. Subject Spotlights from Springpod give you a taste of what it's like to study real subjects delivered by university lecturers and developed in partnership with the universities
Building and construction personal statement guide
The built environment encompasses lots of courses and professions, so outline your reasons for wanting to study the particular building and construction course you’re applying for, and what fascinates you about buildings and how they’re made.
Data solutions
Explore how UCAS’ data-driven insights can help solve the higher education challenges your organisation is facing.
Drama and theatre studies personal statement guide
Whether you want to be writing plays or acting them out, admissions tutors are looking for evidence of your enthusiasm for drama and theatre studies that extends beyond the curriculum, and for your unique personality to come across in your personal statement.
How to use LinkedIn as a student or apprentice
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.
Improve your competitive strategy
Combine your data with ours to differentiate your university or college from your competitors. With extensive insights and unrivalled higher education expertise, we'll help you develop stand-out plans to gain the advantage.
Pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology personal statement guide
Admissions tutors agree that pharmacy, pharmacology, and toxicology are competitive fields to get into, so follow our tips to make you stand out.
Physics and astronomy personal statement guide
If you’re a future physicist – or astronomer – in the making, admissions tutors say they’re looking beyond your grades for a sparkling personal statement that communicates what lights you up about the subject.
The 2025 cycle toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.
Training to support you
Versatile training options – online, face-to-face, or personalised – available at a time and place that suits you. Whether you're familiar with UCAS or brand new to our tools and support, we know how important it is that every teacher and adviser feels confident guiding students through their higher education options. We have a range of training and support to suit you.