This is a question frequently asked by anxious students who are
busy with their final year dissertations and projects and also keen
to find a job before they graduate.
Unfortunately, no simple mathematical equation exists which
can help answer this question except to say that quality is greater
than quantity.
A thoroughly researched and targeted application to perhaps
3 or 4 employers can result in invites to interview for some students,
while others may apply to over 30 employers and not get a sniff
of an interview. The following pages aim to help guide and improve
the quality of your applications.