Careers
Graduates, Undergraduates and Apprentices
We receive thousands of applications, so it’s important your CV stands out. Check out our hints and tips for turning your CV into a real page turner.
CV Advice
Be concise and ensure your information has an impact.
Summarise your key achievements at the top of your CV.
Keep it simple and clear – you can always elaborate at the interview.
Read the application questions carefully – take time to think about each question and add your personality to your answer.
Read the job description, identify which relevant skills, experience and competencies you have. If you don’t, consider other experiences that could be appropriate.
Don’t have any unexplained gaps on your application. If you have had a career break or have been travelling, let us know.
Academic and professional qualifications should flow in a logical order.
Check your application before submitting.
Check all spelling and get a friend or family member to read through if it helps.
Before you make your application, make sure your CV is up-to-date. And, if you have time, why not take a look at the rest of our site to learn more about us and what it's like to work here?
Contact the Recruitment Team
If you've any questions or queries for the recruitment team at Severn Trent, you can contact them on 02477 716799 or email recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.
If you have any questions relating to graduate, undergraduate opportunities you can email the team directly at graduates@severntrent.co.uk or for apprentice opportunities you can
contact the team at apprentices@severntrent.co.uk