CV Workshop
Discover the key tips and tricks for writing a brilliant CV, showing what employers are looking for, and giving you the tools you need to find and get the job you want. CV building is incredibly important because it gives potential employers a first look into you and your job history. Nailing the CV on the first go can give you the boost you need to find your perfect role. This session will help you understand a variety of situations and how to manage them in the fairest way.
Who's it for?
This course is for anyone wanting to create a CV that boosts their chances of getting a job, whether you're starting from scratch, or you just want to make sure your current CV is hitting all of the requirements
What's Covered?
CV Writing Skills
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What to include in a CV. What is a CV, is it necessary and how to get the basics right! Why you should be including certain things into your CV.
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Why is a CV necessary. What parts of your CV to focus on, what parts are more necessary than others and why a CV is so important.
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What should you include in a cover letter. What is a cover letter, what its purpose is why it is so important to get right.
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Do’s and Don'ts of CV writing. What to put in your CV and what NOT to put in there.
Work Experience
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What is work experience? What to expect, WHY it looks so good on your CV and who this valuable experience is aimed at.
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How to get work experience. How to look for the experience, what to look out for, how to apply and how to ‘WOW’ the employer
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How it benefits you. What’s in it for you, why you should definitely consider work experience and what you’ll get from it
Compelling and Well Written Cover Letter
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What is a cover letter? What to NOT include in a cover letter, who are you writing the letter for, what tone you should aim for and how to customize based on the job
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What should you include? Vital pieces of information to include and how much is enough to make a lasting impact on your potential employer
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Do’s and Don'ts. What to put in your cover letter and what NOT to put in there.
Updating your CV
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Why would we need to update our CV. How to spot problems in your CV, what sort of problems would arise and how to fix those individual issues
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What to include when you update, know what employers want to see from a CV and how to update yours to be the best it can be.
Session Benefits
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Know how to target your CV for the role and know who is the one reading your CV
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Understand how best to present your CV according to the role
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Know why it is essential to update your CV and when to update
Date & Venue
Date will be agreed once booking has been confirmed.
This training course can be run at your premises or we can provide a training venue.
Contact Details
For more information and costs please contact us on 0345 4599710 or email info@pvhr.com
