Careers week 12 Seminar

Careers week 12 Seminar

Multiple Choice

What format should this assessment be written in?

• documents, followed by a report

• powerpoint

• interview prep and nothing else

Multiple Select

For this first section, before the review, what should be included? tick all that apply

• CV

• Cover letter

• SWOT analysis

• Skills audit

• Application form

Open Ended

In your own words, what resources could you be using when preparing these sections of your assessment?

Todays targets

• can you describe What is the overall purpose of the CV, cover letter and skills audit?

• Can you explain your areas which may need improving for your next application as part of the CV, cover letter and skills audit?

• Assess your short, medium and long term targets and their relevance to your personal development.

• Evaluate the impact these would have if the weaknesses are improved.

Multiple Choice

What sections of the assessment should be linked back to the job description and specification?

• CV

• Cover letter

• Skills Audit

• All of the above

Open Ended

In your own words, describe why it is important to use the personal specification and job description when preparing this information? give reasoning

Open Ended

Why should you complete a skills audit? explain in detail...

Multiple Choice

how should a CV be written?

• paragraphs

• key points, dates and specific elements which relate to the role

Open Ended

why is this????

Peer assessment task... 10 mins

• With the learner next to you

• swap laptops/tablets etc and have their CV, cover letter and skills audit on the page in front of you.

• Using the links on the teams page, mark how effective you think their CV and cover letter would be when applying for their role

• Think about what they have put into it (Is it relevent to the roel? does it make sense? does it have a clear structure? have they related it to the person specification? etc)

Open Ended

In your own words, explain one strength from your interview process and why was it a strength?

Open Ended

In your own words, explain 1 weakness from your application process and why it was a weakness.

Poll

How happy are you with regards to what is expected as part of the first section of the assessment????

• I full understand

• Im still a little unsure so i will ask questions

• I dont have a clue so will also ask questions

PAIRED TASK.... 30mins

• In pairs, with the person sat next to you

• create a poster highlighting the information which needs to be included in the 'IDEAL' CV and cover letter.

• Think about what needs to be included, why it would be included, how it should be structured to have the biggest impact.

• Assessment link created on teams for you to submit your posters to.

• Groups will be chosen to deliver their information on their poster

PRESENT YOUR FINDINGS AND KNOWLEDGE

I will show it on the screen and you can speak through the information