Employability

Employability

Introduction to CV writing

Aim: To be able to gain understanding of the importance of CV writing and completion of your own

Objective: To revise what a CV looks like

Think about your strengths and achievements to add to your CV

Poll

Who knows what a CV is

• Yes

• No

So... What is a CV?

A CV stands for Curriculum Vitae, it is a overview of your skills, character, experience and your achievements. It is usually used when you are applying for a job

Multiple Select

_{In pairs discuss whether these statements are true or false. Select the ones that are TRUE}

• A CV is a document with information about you

• Your CV needs to be 5 pages long

• At some point I will need a CV to apply for a job

• You need to have a picture on your CV

• It is OK to have spelling mistakes in your CV

Video Clip of why a CV is important

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5G4XJG6msZY

Start to think about your own strengths to add to your CV.

• Think about things you are good at, e.g Team Work, Communication, Listening, Thinking quickly.

• Your experience, paid work, voluntary or skills you learn in your construction classes.

• Use the work sheet to guide you

Poll

Who found it difficult to write about their strengths?

• Yes

• No

• Not Really

Poll

Do you think you can have a go in writing your own CV or making a start?

• Yes

• No

• I'm not sure