A CV (curriculum vitae) is a summary of your experience and skills to-date that highlights your strengths and suitability for a particular job or employer.

A covering letter accompanies an application form or CV in response to advertised jobs or when making speculative applications.

For general guidelines on writing CVs and covering letters see the following articles:

Applications, CV and covering letters – advice leaflet covering the essentials of CVs and applications 
Creating an effective CV
Writing effective covering letters and statements

CV Builder

CV Builder is a tool for registered UEA students providing space to chart activities and skills developed from academic work, employment and leisure time. CV Builder acts as a personal inventory of your progress at UEA and helps to translate it into the language used in CVs and applications.

On CV Builder you can find examples of CVs and covering letters.

Help with your CVs and applications

When you have used these resources and worked on your CV or application do visit Careers & Employability to get objective feedback from a careers adviser before you send. We don't correct grammar or English but we do guide on the style and relevance of your application.
 

Other resources

The Prospects website has a comprehensive section on CVs and applications.
Select Simulator is a simulation of a typical on-line application process but with explanations, advice and tips at every stage.

Disclosure 

For information on disclosing age, disability, poor grades or a criminal record click here.