Develop your CV through ACL

Topic outline

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  Course Outcomes

  •Recognise differences between the types of applications you will be making.
  •Identify the “dos and don’ts” of CVs.
  •Review the purpose and structure of a CV.
  •Explore online platforms to promote their CV and improve their job search.
  •Identify further resources to develop your knowledge.

  
  

  • Announcements Forum
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  Job Applications

  
  

  • Searching for a job SCORM package
  • Searching for a job (Accessibility Version) File
  • Choosing a Career SCORM package
  • Choosing a Career (Accessibility Version) File
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  CVs

  Have a look at the two example CVs below. Which one do you think is the best? What ideas would you take away from these for your CV?

  
  

  
  

  • CV 1 Page
  • CV 2 Page
  • CV format Page
  • The Point of a Profile on your CV Page
  • CV Top Tips Page
  • Preparing a CV SCORM package
  • Preparing a CV (Accessibility Version) File
  • Cover letters SCORM package
  • Personal strengths and weaknesses SCORM package
  • Personal strengths and weaknesses (Accessibility Version) File
  • Transferable skills SCORM package
  • Cover letters (Accessibility Version) File
  • Personal statements for job applications SCORM package
  • Personal statements for job applications (Accessibility Version) File
  • Transferable skills (Accessibility Version) File
  • Presenting your CV

    
    

  • A CV Guide - step by step URL
  • A guide to writing a cover letter URL
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  LinkedIn

  Using LinkedIn to get a job

  •Even if you choose not to spend a lot of time on LinkedIn, it's worth creating a LinkedIn profile. 

  •LinkedIn can be an invaluable tool for job searching (1000’s of jobs are advertised there!).

  •Allows for customisable job searching (including filters or sorting tools).

  •Allows you to see the person interviewing you and look them up on LinkedIn!

  
  

  
  

  • National Careers Service - Creating a LinkedIn Profile URL
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  Where next?

  • National Careers Service URL
  • ACL Essex URL
  • Essex Opportunities URL