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Template — Graduate scheme cover letter

Graduate schemes are structured programmes, often with rotations across teams over one to three years. They receive many applications and screen them against a list of competencies.

Document contents

  • The template, ready to fill in: replace each field in brackets
  • A page of advice to adapt it to your situation
  • Match the competencies: Schemes publish the skills they assess. Give one example for each.
  • Expect several stages: Online tests, video interviews and an assessment centre are common.
  • Research the rotations: Say which rotations interest you and why.

This document is for you if…

  • You are looking for an internship, a placement or a job
  • You want a document that gets you an interview
  • You want to handle the paperwork with your university and employer
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