All Counselling and Psychotherapy students are required to provide a resume and cover letter for placement applications. This will be requested by the Placement Coordinator in due course. Refer to the following points as a guide to assist in the development of your resume and cover letter.
Resume
- Key headings in the resume can include: contact details, current employment, voluntary work, employment history, qualifications, memberships of professional organisations, and training workshops attended.
- Descriptions of work experience should be succinct.
- List 2 professional referees.
- Resume example
Cover letter
- Cover letter should be short, concise and one page maximum.
- Cover letter should demonstrate an understanding of the work conducted in the agency; suggest how a placement at the agency could enhance the student’s learning; what the student brings to the situation and what they hope to gain from being placed there
- Cover letter example
Please refer to the example resume and cover letter to assist in completing your placement applications.
Any questions or concerns relating to your resume or cover letter can be directed to your Placement Coordinator.