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Louise Harrison Employment Adviser

Louise Harrison Employment Adviser. Careers and Employment CV Builder What is it and what impact has it made?. Student CVs. Student CVs often lack depth, structure & critical information. Key Problems. first time writing a graduate-level CV CVs have changed in past 5-10 years

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Louise Harrison Employment Adviser

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  1. Louise Harrison Employment Adviser

  2. Careers and Employment CV Builder What is it and what impact has it made?

  3. Student CVs Student CVs often lack depth, structure & critical information

  4. Key Problems • first time writing a graduate-level CV • CVs have changed in past 5-10 years • first time writing a UK CV • lack of work experience • lack of understanding of relevant skills to include

  5. Pressure on Placement Teams ACES Placement Team

  6. CV Builder to the rescue CV Builder

  7. What is CV Builder? A software tool that can help students create and structure a CV Access through SHUSpace Employability Tab → Careers and Employment → Help with CVs → CV Builder Software

  8. CV Builder: Virtual Tour

  9. C CV Builder: Why is it Good? Help with layout • Great way for students to get started • More 'subtle' support for those that may not think they need help • Provides layout for key sections - multiple professional CV formats • Students can download into MS Word for further editing • Checklist to avoid common CV mistakes Helpful Tips • Multi-media video advice throughout, including from employers • Step by step help and examples • Audio podcasts and prompts • LinkedIn profile template Solid encouragement to ‘get involved’ e.g. Work experience, volunteering, societies

  10. CV Builder: What are the Issues? Only a starting point • Doesn't produce a ‘perfect CV’, just a starting point • First draft CV only • Students still need to tailor sections themselves after downloading Layouts are not unique • Frequently used templates will be noticeable • Students still need to use their own style Encourage them to see an adviser to check

  11. How have we used it? Total unique users = 1072

  12. Potential Impact "Disorganised CVs reflect a disorganised mind" HSBC • starting point for students in creating CV • more professional looking, structured CVs • less work for Placement & Careers Teams • easier process for students • more CVs in earlier = more students able to apply for top placements

  13. CV Checklist

  14. New Careers Central WebsiteLaunching 15th September

  15. Your Careers Service • Careers advice and job seeking support appointments • Drop in CV Service (Daily12-1pm) • Careers workshops • Practice interviews • Employer presentations • LinkedIn surgeries • Careers Fairs • Support for international students • Support for self employment through Research and Innovation Office (RIO) Employment Advisers • 1-2-1 appointments in Faculty • Placement support in Faculty

  16. Any Questions?

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