How can I get my CV checked over?

When applying for a job, you may be asked for a Curriculum Vitae (CV).  This is a summary of your education, work experience and skills that gives an employer an overview of you as a person and shows them how you fit the job they are advertising. 

As a student or graduate of the University of Northampton, if you need help to write or update a CV, there are several ways you can get support:

Speak to one of our Career Coaches 

Drop-in to the Student Futures area on the ground floor of the Learning Hub anytime between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday - no need to book!  Get help to get started, or bring along a copy of your existing CV for some feedback.  We can give you examples of CVs to fit different types of role, as well as our top hints and tips.

If you need help to start writing a CV, have a look at these suggestions.

• How to write a CV - Prospects
• How to write a CV - Unitemps 
• CV tips for international students 

Use our Instant Online CV Checker

If you already have a CV, you can run it through our own Applicant Tracking System (ATS) software, CV360, in the Student Futures Portal.  This will give you an instant report.  You will be able to read the feedback and make changes to your CV.  You can use the software as many times as you like for different versions of your CV.

As a current student, please use this link to access the CV360 programme.

If you are a University of Northampton graduate, please use this link to access CV360.

Send your CV for Checking

If you would like more personalised feedback, you can submit your CV for review after getting it checked in CV360. (You will need a score of 80% to do this). Follow these instructions to send your CV to our careers team:

1. Click on the CV360 tile
2. Click START HERE
3. Drag or upload your CV
4. Wait for the report to be generated
5. Click on the submit for review button at the top of the page
6. Enter a note to say what you need this CV for
7. Press submit for review again. 

Your CV will then be sent to the Student Futures careers team who will give you some specific feedback.  This process can take up to 5 working days.

If you need further help, email us on studentfutures@northampton.ac.uk or call us on 01604 892727.  Please remember to give us your full name and student ID when you contact us.