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A great CV gets you the interview. A tailored application gets you the job. We do both.

Sending a generic application to a specific role is like turning up to an interview in someone else's suit. It almost fits — but the recruiter can tell.

Most student applications fail before anyone reads them properly

Graduate job postings receive hundreds of applications. Recruiters spend seconds — not minutes — deciding which ones to read closely. An application that doesn't immediately mirror the language, priorities, and requirements of the job description gets filtered out before it gets a fair chance.

The problem isn't your experience. It's that your CV and cover letter haven't been reframed around what this specific employer is looking for. Our writers do exactly that — taking your genuine background and reshaping how it's presented so it speaks directly to the role in front of you.

250+
Applications the average UK graduate role receives
Glassdoor Hiring Report
6s
Average time a recruiter spends on an application before deciding
TheLadders Eye-Tracking Study
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What goes into a tailored job application

You share the job posting and your existing CV. We do the rest — matching your experience to exactly what the employer is asking for.

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Job description analysis

We break down the job posting to identify the exact skills, competencies, and language the employer prioritises — then build your application around those signals.

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CV tailored to the role

Your existing CV is restructured so the most relevant experience leads, keywords match the job description, and nothing irrelevant takes up valuable space.

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Cover letter written for this job

Not a template — a cover letter that addresses this employer's specific requirements, shows genuine knowledge of their sector, and explains why you fit this role in particular.

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ATS keyword optimisation

Many employers use Applicant Tracking Systems to filter before human review. We ensure the right keywords appear naturally throughout your CV so it clears that first gate.

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UK and US application conventions

Cover letter format, tone, length, and what to include or omit all differ between markets. Your writer is briefed on your target geography and applies the right conventions.

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Your details stay private

You share only what's needed — your CV and the job posting. Personal identifiers are not required. Complete confidentiality maintained throughout.

The difference between a generic application and a tailored one

The same experience, reframed around what the employer actually asked for, reads like a completely different candidate.

Generic cover letterTailored to role
"I am a motivated Business graduate with strong communication skills seeking a role in marketing."
"Having studied consumer behaviour at postgraduate level and led digital campaigns for two student organisations, I'm applying because [Company]'s focus on data-driven brand strategy is exactly where I want to build my career."
Generic CV bulletTailored to role
"Worked as a part-time sales assistant at a retail store."
"Delivered customer-facing sales support in a high-footfall retail environment, consistently meeting weekly upsell targets — directly relevant to the client relationship focus outlined in this role."
Generic openingTailored to role
"I have always been passionate about finance and believe I have the skills to succeed."
"My dissertation modelled the impact of interest rate changes on SME lending behaviour — the core tension your graduate analyst programme is designed to address."
Generic skills sectionTailored to role
"Skills: Microsoft Office, teamwork, communication, time management."
Removed entirely — replaced with a skills section built around the exact tools and competencies listed in the job description, with brief evidence for each.

Recruiters read hundreds of applications. The ones that get through don't just meet the requirements — they speak the same language as the job description.

How it works

Simple, fast, and completely confidential. You share the minimum information needed — we handle the rest.

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Share the job posting

Paste or upload the job description you're applying for. That's the brief our writer works from.

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Send your existing CV

Even a rough or outdated CV gives us everything we need. Remove personal identifiers if preferred — your field and experience level is what matters.

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Writer analyses and tailors

Your subject-matched writer rewrites your CV and cover letter around the specific requirements of this role. No templates, no padding.

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Receive in 48 hours

Your tailored application lands in your inbox. Review, request revisions if needed, then submit with confidence.

Our Job Application Packages

Every application tailored to a specific role, by a subject-matched writer who understands your field and target employer.

Starter
CV Tailoring
Your existing CV restructured and rewritten to match a specific job description exactly.
  • Job description analysed for keywords and priorities
  • CV restructured so most relevant experience leads
  • ATS keyword optimisation throughout
  • Irrelevant content removed or repositioned
  • UK or US format applied as required
Delivered in 48 hours
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Complete
Full Application + LinkedIn
Everything in the Full Application package, plus your LinkedIn aligned so recruiters see the same story.
  • Everything in the Full Application package
  • LinkedIn headline and About section rewritten
  • Experience section aligned with your tailored CV
  • Consistent narrative across all three touchpoints
  • 2 rounds of revisions across all deliverables
All deliverables in 48 hours
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250+
Applications the average UK graduate role attracts per posting
6s
Average time spent on an application before a decision is made
75%
Of applications filtered by ATS before a human reads them
14+
Years our writers have helped students land interviews

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Your writer needs your CV (which you can anonymise if preferred) and the job description. Your name, university, and other personal identifiers are not required for us to produce a high-quality tailored application. If you remove them from your CV before sharing, your writer will work with what's there — field, level, and experience is what matters.

Each package covers one specific job application — because genuine tailoring requires a different approach for each role. If you're applying to multiple positions, you'd order separately for each. Many students order the CV Tailoring package for each role and the cover letter separately once they've identified their top-priority applications.

You can share a brief profile instead — your degree subject and level, any work experience, extracurriculars, and the type of role you're targeting. Your writer will build from that. For a stronger result, we'd recommend ordering a full CV writing service first and then using job application tailoring for specific roles.

The CV writing service produces a strong, general-purpose CV optimised for your field. Job Application Support takes that CV (or your existing one) and reshapes it specifically for one role — restructuring emphasis, rewriting bullets, and matching language to a particular job description. Both services are valuable; most students benefit from doing the CV first, then tailoring for specific applications.

Yes. Graduate schemes often have the most competitive application processes — and the most specific competency frameworks. Our writers are experienced with major UK graduate scheme formats including those in finance, law, consulting, and the civil service. Share the job description and your writer will tailor accordingly.

The Full Application and Complete packages include 2 rounds of revisions. You give feedback after receiving your draft and your writer refines it. The CV Tailoring package includes 1 revision. In most cases, one round of feedback is all that's needed — but the revisions are there to ensure you're fully satisfied before you submit.

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