This is the final video in a series of videos that offers information and top tips applying for an Employ.ed on Campus internship. All videos included in this series can be found on the Careers Service website: Employ.ed on Campus | The University of Edinburgh.​

Transcript:

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My name is Claire and I am based in the Internships and Work Experience Team in the Careers Service.

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I support the running of the Employ.ed on Campus programme.

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In this video I'm going to share with you items that you should check before submitting your application.

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This video is part of the top tips applying for an Employ.ed on Campus internship series.

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All videos included in the series can be found on the Career Service website, which you can access by scanning the QR code on the screen before you click the application submit button.

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There are some items that you should ensure you've checked.

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I'm going to share with you some items today that should be at the top of your checklist.

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Firstly, ensure you are submitting the correct documents.

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It is easy to mix up applications when applying for more than one role.

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Therefore, make sure you've uploaded the correct cover letter and CV.

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If you upload the wrong documents, all your hard work building your application won't count as your application will be discounted.

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Next, make sure you've read all the instructions on the application.

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Do they want to see a portfolio or is there a specific question being asked?

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It's best to read through the application instructions one more time before submitting as you don't want to lose out on an opportunity because of a simple instruction such as don't go over the word limit for employer to campus rules.

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You are required to have at least one reference.

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You will be asked to include the reference on your application.

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For more information on references, please check out the guidance on our website which you've linked to on the screen.

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Save the job advert and job description before submitting your application.

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Once you have submitted your application, you will no longer have access to these documents and you will need to refer to them

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if you're invited to interview. You don't want to be sending an e-mail to the hiring manager asking for access again to these documents, so remember to save them.

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Finally, do one more proofread before you submit your application.

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You cannot edit your application after you've submitted it, therefore, you should only submit it once you've done a final proofread and you're happy that this is your final copy.

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Thank you for listening to this video.

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I hope you found the checklist helpful.

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Here is a list of all the videos in the Top Tips Applying for an Employ.ed on Campus Internship series.

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Please scan the QR code which will take you to our website where you can find all the videos.

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If you do have any questions about the information covered in this video, please contact the internships and work experience team at the email address at the bottom on the screen.

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Thank you very much for watching this video and good luck with your application.