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Welcome!. Before We start…. CV Workshop. What is essential for your CV?. A CV is only a single part of the application process for any job Employers will often use it as a reference in an interview Its your chance to show case yourself on paper. Top Tips.

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  1. Welcome!

  2. Before We start…

  3. CV Workshop

  4. What is essential for your CV? • A CV is only a single part of the application process for any job • Employers will often use it as a reference in an interview • Its your chance to show case yourself on paper

  5. Top Tips • Keep it relevant (Tailor it to the job) • Keep it professional • Structure it well • Don’t lie • Tell employer about yourself, your passions and hobbies; add personality to your CV • A good cover letter is a must

  6. Cover letter • Should go with every CV • A great chance to sell yourself and stand out • Should explain why you want to work for that company • How can company benefit from hiring you? What skills and traits can you bring to the table?

  7. Education on your cv • Needs to be included on every CV • Only relevant grades are required – GCSE: Maths, English and Science • Include any qualification that may be relevant to the job • Always include your current education level, with your predicted grade

  8. Personal skills and interests • Your chance to show case yourself! • Sports • Musical instruments • extra curriculum activities – DoE, Young enterprise, etc • Work Experience comes under your personal skills • Focus more on the skills you learn from the job rather than duties involved

  9. References • A lot of employers expect them (especially online applications) • Ensure that they are accurate and done by a non-family person (again, no lying) • Can be easily obtained – your teachers, tutors, employers etc.

  10. Small activity Identify the mistakes on CV’s that have been handed out

  11. Example of a bad cv

  12. Example continued

  13. Create your own CV! Create your CV with the provided template

  14. Social Networking How many do you use?

  15. Bad Social Networking

  16. Linked In as a social networking site that employers look at specifically to see what your job history entails and acts as an extension to your CV

  17. Personal Details Education Past employment Connections Extra Curricular/ Volunteer work Part-time work

  18. Thank You! Any questions? Visit our website for more help at:www.enactus-nextstep.co.uk

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