CV & Interview Support

CV & Cover Letter Resources

Creating a standout CV and cover letter is essential as you begin your career journey. Our CV Booklet is a step-by-step guide designed to help you craft a strong, tailored application. It includes expert advice on each section of the CV—from personal profiles to skills and experience—as well as detailed guidance on writing compelling cover letters.

We also recommend exploring GradIreland’s CV resources, which are available on https://gradireland.com/careers-advice/cvs-applications-and-tests and view their templates on https://gradireland.com/cv-and-cover-letter-templates

To help you polish your CV with confidence, we encourage you to use CareerSet – our AI-powered CV review tool. CareerSet gives instant, personalised feedback on your CV and helps you tailor it for specific roles. Graduates can access it through the Resources tab on Careers Connect. Students can find out more on the careers sharepoint. 

Use these tools to create a CV that is authentic and impactful, helping you stand by showing who you genuinely are and how you add value.

Make sure to target/tailor your CV for each job you apply for.  This means tailoring it to each opportunity—highlighting the skills, experience, and qualities most relevant to the role and employer. It’s not about creating a generic document or just ticking boxes.

A well-crafted CV should tell your story clearly and confidently—reflecting your strengths, values, and goals. 

Current students at University of Galway can read more on this topic on the careers sharepoint . 

You’ve landed an interview – well done!

Now it’s time to prepare, reflect, and show them why you are the right fit.

Interviews can vary widely, but being ready makes all the difference. Preparation is key!

Our Interview Skills Booklet includes step-by-step instructions to help you to prepare for an interview and learn about common questions, how to use the STAR technique for strong, structured answers, tips for handling tricky questions, and advice for less traditional interview formats.

Practice is key, and as a University of Galway student or recent graduate, you have access to Big Interview, our AI-powered mock interview tool, which lets you record responses, get instant feedback, and sharpen your delivery—all in your own time. Get the details under Resources in your Careers Connect account. 

We also recommend exploring GradIreland's Interview and Assessment Centre Advise page on https://gradireland.com/careers-advice/interviews-and-assessment-centres