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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