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There are also examples of successful applications written by Cambridge students and alumni to give you some inspiration.  \nYou will also find sections on managing your online presence and application forms, and there is expanded advice on personal statements for Masters courses and on making speculative applications.  \nYou don’t need to read the book in order, but if you’re new to making job applications, take a few minutes to go through the core principles of how recruitment works outlinedon pages 4-13.  \nContents  \nCVS AND APPLICATIONS  \nGet ready to apply  \nThis section sets out:  \n• key principles of the recruitment process  \n• how these principles will make your applications as effective as possible  \n• important ways to get yourself organised now, so that you can complete applications more efficiently.  \nCVS AND APPLICATIONS   \nUnderstand recruitment  \nIt’s easy to approach applications with your own needs and wants in mind, focusing on what you would like to say about yourself, your qualificationsand experience, and your perceptions of your own talents. 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At worst, you will be stuck with an employee who hampers your work on an ongoing basis. 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