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You’ll have gained a lot from doing your postgraduate qualification, but employers won’t automatically recognise that. It’s up to you to “sell it” to them. If your degree is vocational or the subject is relevant to the job, this can be more straightforward. If not, you'll have to demonstrate to employers how your postgraduate degree has enhanced your skill set beyond your undergraduate degree. What skills have you developed, beyond the subject-specific ones, during your Masters?
Advice on what to include in your cover letter and how to structure it.
Information on references including how many references you will have to provide, who you should ask, what information you need to provide and references for postgraduate study.
Answers to key questions about how to present your qualifications in applications.
Advice on applying for further study, including examples of CVs and personal statements.
Employers expect applicants to show evidence of commercial or business awareness. Find out how to develop this.
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