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Learn the important aspects of a CV and how to make a big impact on employers. Compare two CV examples and discuss ways to improve them. Access additional resources for apprenticeships and jobs.

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  1. Teacher slide Objectives: To understand the important aspects of a CV; some which are subtle but have a big impact on the employer. You need: CV example (x1 per group) Links to other resources: This activity is designed for students who already have a good understanding of apprenticeships / jobs and who may apply for an apprenticeship / job. Resources which give students this knowledge specific to apprenticeships are: An introduction to apprenticeships Understanding apprenticeships Exploring an apprenticeship Resources which further prepare students for apprenticeships / jobs include: Cover letters Interview skills: competency based questions Interview skills: position specific questions Apprenticeship rights

  2. Unifrog resources CVs: Maximising your Potential

  3. Instructions You will receive two versions of the same CV. The CV is being used for an application to a construction apprenticeship. In pairs, decide which CV is best and discuss why and how you formulated this opinion. Find the aspects which make the exemplary CV better: some are obvious and some are much more subtle. Annotate the CVs to show your thinking. Finally, discuss ways to improve the exemplary CV. Annotate the CV to show your ideas. You will feedback some ideas to the group.

  4. Discussion • Listed below are examples of the mistakes found in the CV. • Use of unprofessional email • Spelling mistakes • Inconsistent presentation style e.g. moving from bullet points to paragraphs • Vague and inaccurate subheadings e.g. Hobbies etc. • Listing skills but not giving context to the experience/organisation and not including key learning points • Use of informal language e.g. ‘chatting’ rather than ‘networking’ • Focus on negative rather than personal development e.g. ‘I find this very challenging’ rather than ‘I have done… to develop this skill’ • Personal profile is not specific to the apprenticeship applied for • Personal profile does not include career goals • Personal profile lists skills without context or examples

  5. The exemplary CV was created using the Unifrog CV creator • tool. Login to Unifrog and create/improve your CV using your reflections from this activity. Use the examples provided as support.

  6. Sign in at: unifrog.org/student

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