How to apply for a job or internship

United States March 27, 2026 Internship

How to apply for a job, internship or further study

The Careers Centre can help you apply for jobs, internships and further study. Consider reading its advice on using AI to apply for jobs.

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

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

Learn how to structure your cover letter to impress employers and encourage them to find out more about you.

How to write your CV to impress an employer and secure an interview. You can also view example CVs.

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

Prepare for an interview by learning about the questions you may be asked and how to respond.

Find out how to connect with others to help you find and learn about opportunities.

Learn about the structure, content and formatting you should use for a personal statement for postgraduate study.

Discover the tests used by graduate employers and how to prepare for them.

Learn how to contact organisations about work or experience opportunities when they have not advertised a vacancy.