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School Leavers CV & Interview Advice

Find out everything you need to know about life after school, whether you’re looking for work or want to go to university. In addition to making the most of our free CV and cover letter templates designed specifically for school leavers, you can also browse a range of tips and advice tailored to you. With expert advice on everything from preparing for uni to getting work experience, you’ll be able to plan for the path that suits you best.

School leaver cover letter template

Writing your first cover letter? Our free template will help you highlight your skills and land your first job after leaving school.

Jobs for 16-year-olds

16 and ready to work? Here are a few jobs you can do – and a handful of helpful hints to get your career off on the right foot.

Degree levels explained

Considering going to uni? There’s more than one way to get a degree. Here’s everything you need to know about university degree levels.

T levels explained

Wondering what T levels are? Our guide explains the T level qualification, what it’s equivalent to, and if it’s the right choice for you after your GCSEs.

What are V levels?

Discover V levels – the new vocational qualifications launching in 2027. Learn how they compare to A levels and T Levels, plus what it means for your career.

School leaver CV template

Looking for your first job after leaving school, but worried your lack of experience could harm your chances? Here’s our school leaver CV template.

School leaver advice

school leaver cover letter template

School leaver cover letter template

Writing your first cover letter? Our free template will help you highlight your skills and land your first job after leaving school.

jobs for 16 year olds

Jobs for 16-year-olds

16 and ready to work? Here are a few jobs you can do – and a handful of helpful hints to get your career off on the right foot.

degree levels

Degree levels explained

Considering going to uni? There’s more than one way to get a degree. Here’s everything you need to know about university degree levels.

t levels

T levels explained

Wondering what T levels are? Our guide explains the T level qualification, what it’s equivalent to, and if it’s the right choice for you after your GCSEs.

what are v levels

What are V levels?

Discover V levels – the new vocational qualifications launching in 2027. Learn how they compare to A levels and T Levels, plus what it means for your career.

school leaver cv template

School leaver CV template

Looking for your first job after leaving school, but worried your lack of experience could harm your chances? Here’s our school leaver CV template.

Free cover letter template

Free cover letter template

Feel like your cover letter could do with some work? Here’s our handy free cover letter template to help get you started.

How to write a CV education section

How to write a CV education section (with examples)

Learn what to include in the education section of your CV, with examples for graduates, school leavers, and experienced professionals.

best extracurricular activities for your CV

Six of the best extracurricular activities for your CV

Wondering how you can add a little extra to your CV? We’ve already covered whether you should include your hobbies, but here are five extracurricular activities you might want to add to your CV.

work experience letter template

Work experience letter template

Looking to gain some work experience? Our free work experience letter template will help get you started, and learn how to stand out to employers.

cv templates and tips

CV templates and tips: The complete guide for jobseekers

Struggling with your CV? We can help with that. To make sure your CV is up to scratch, here are our best tips and templates.

personal statements for university

How to write a personal statement for university

Here’s everything you need to know about writing your personal statement for university, and a personal statement example to help you get started.

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School leaver CV & cover letter templates

Five helpful courses for each stage of your career

Want to excel in every stage of your career? Here are five free and discounted courses to help get you started…

Leaving school: What to do next

Finishing secondary school? Here are some of the options available to you – and advice on what you could be doing next.

GCSE results day: What are your options?

Here are just some of the things you could do after getting your GCSE results.

A level results day: What are your options?

Just got your A level results, and not sure where to go next? Here are some of our top tips to help you weigh up the options.

Five easy jobs to do without experience

Think it’s not possible to get a job without experience? Think again. Here are five easy jobs you can do without experience. 

Five great retail skills for your CV

Looking for retail skills to help sell your suitability for the role? Here are just five that you should definitely be adding to your CV.

Benefits of volunteering

Benefits of volunteering

From improving your skills and experience, to adding value to your CV, find out why volunteering can seriously help your career prospects.

How to kick-start your career if you’re aged 18-24

Aged 18-24 and looking for work? Here are our top tips on how to kick-start (or restart) your career and find a job you love.

Want a job in technology? Don’t worry if you don’t have a degree

Is a Computer Science degree important to work in tech? The short answer is ‘Not necessarily’. But it certainly won’t hurt…

Not going to uni: What to do next

What comes after school? It doesn’t have to be uni. If you’re considering not going to uni, here are a few options of what you could do next:

Revealed: The best city to go to university in 2020

Find out which city has been named the most cost-effective place to attend university, as part of the NatWest Student Living Index 2020.

Five of the best-paid jobs you can do after your GCSEs

There’s a range of career choices available should you choose to forego further education. Here are six of the best-paid jobs you could do with just your GCSEs.

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