How to apply for a job or internship

The Careers Centre offers a wide range of support to help you apply for jobs, internships and further study. The Careers Centre can support you with:

Application forms

The essentials of filling out application forms and the types of questions you may be asked.
Assessment centres

Find out how to prepare for assessment centres and the different activities you may encounter.
Cover letters

A cover letter is the introduction to your job application. Learn how to structure your cover letter to impress employers and encourage them to find out more about you.
CVs (or résumés)

How to write your CV to impress an employer and secure an interview. You can also view a range of example CVs.
Improve your skills

Take courses at St Andrews to build your key employability skills.
Interview skills

Prepare for an interview by learning about the types of questions you may be asked and how to respond competently.
Make a connection

Find out how to connect with others in your field or career path to help you find opportunities.
Personal statements

If you are applying for further study, you will typically need to write a personal statement as part of your application. Learn about the structure, content and formatting you should use for these.
Psychometric tests

Many employers use psychometric tests to decide whether you are suitable for a job. Learn about the different types of tests and how to prepare for these.
Speculative applications

Learn how to contact organisations about work or experience opportunities when they have not advertised a vacancy.
Disability, mental health conditions, and neurodiversity

Career information, advice and support for students with disabilities, mental and long-term health conditions, and neurodiversity.
Choosing a sustainable employer

Steps you can follow to discover how committed a potential employer really is to sustainability, to help you make an informed choice.
Identity-based career resources

Direction on searching for employment opportunities, information on connecting with others based on shared identities, interests, or needs.
Employability Bursary

The Employability Bursary financially supports eligible University of St Andrews students to complete work-related activity.
Competitions and funding opportunities

Find out what student competitions and funding opportunities you could access to enhance your employability and find success.

How to apply for a job or internship

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