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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2024 · 25 MIN

The Deal Room: Mastering Your Finance CV & Cover Letter

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In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett discuss practical advice for students on crafting effective CVs and cover letters, emphasising the importance of tailoring applications, showcasing unique experiences, and the power of transferable skills. This episode is packed with great tips learned from working with thousands of students and directly with the companies in the finance industry that hire them!(02:11) Introduction(03:02) How to present your education effectively(04:37) Strategies for managing poor A-level results(05:55) Highlighting extracurricular activities(08:18) Tailoring your CV to stand out(10:15) Setting realistic expectations for roles(12:16) Making the most of your work experience(14:53) Positioning upcoming opportunities strategically(15:56) Crafting the perfect cover letter(18:17) Avoiding common cover letter mistakes(20:46) Telling your story well(23:54) Selling yourself with confidence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, Anthony Cheung and Stephen Barnett discuss practical advice for students on crafting effective CVs and cover letters, emphasising the importance of tailoring applications, showcasing unique experiences, and the power of transferable skills. This episode is packed with great tips learned from working with thousands of students and directly with the companies in the finance industry that hire them!(02:11) Introduction(03:02) How to present your education effectively(04:37) Strategies for managing poor A-level results(05:55) Highlighting extracurricular activities(08:18) Tailoring your CV to stand out(10:15) Setting realistic expectations for roles(12:16) Making the most of your work experience(14:53) Positioning upcoming opportunities strategically(15:56) Crafting the perfect cover letter(18:17) Avoiding common cover letter mistakes(20:46) Telling your story well(23:54) Selling yourself with confidence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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