Top Tip for CVs, Cover Letters and Application Forms: Writing in Plain English

In this week’s episode Rachel Sloan, Employability and Career Consultant explores why it’s important to write in plain English when applying for jobs and shares 5 things to avoid when writing CVs, cover letters and application forms. 

  

This episode was devised by Dawn Lees, written by Rae Roberts and recorded by Rachel Sloan.  

  

Links: 

Link to CV, Cover Letter and Application Forms sessions on Handshake 

Help with CVs, Cover Letters and Application Forms: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/helpwith/helpwithcvscoverlettersandapplications/ 

You can book a 1-1 advice appointment with an Employability and Placements Adviser by contacting Career Zone online, by phone or in person.