Why Study This Course?
Feeling overwhelmed by your job search and how to get noticed? This course is designed to equip you with the tools you need to create a CV that stands out. In this focused session, you’ll learn simple yet effective techniques to highlight your strengths and capture the reader’s attention. This is one of four sessions in our Preparation for Work cycle, aimed to make your job search more effective and less daunting.
You will learn how to create an up-to-date CV that showcases your strengths and is tailored to the specific roles you're applying for. You will also learn how to best introduce yourself to potential employers. The course is highly interactive and you can follow it up with a 1:1 appointment with our Information Advice and Guidance team.
This course covers:
Ground rules of organising your accomplishments and portfolio to present yourself in a way that highlights your abilities and experiences
How to write a CV profile that is compelling and meaningful for the intended role
How to present your accomplishments in a way that shows you are the right candidate for a position
The important elements to remember when preparing for an application
You will learn how to create an up-to-date CV that showcases your strengths and is tailored to the specific roles you're applying for. You will also learn how to best introduce yourself to potential employers. The course is highly interactive and you can follow it up with a 1:1 appointment with our Information Advice and Guidance team.
To be eligible, you must be 19 or over on the course start date.
There are no other formal entry requirements for this course.
This session will begin and end with a self-assessment of your knowledge and skills. You'll receive constructive feedback from peers and the facilitator in a supportive environment, helping you achieve the session's aims.
The workshops are very interactive: during the sessions we will practise writing your CV profile so it will be helpful if you can bring a job description for a role that you might be interested in.