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CV skills lesson one: Writing a successful CV
Help students understand the purpose of a CV and explore ways they can make themselves stand out from the crowd.
CVs and covering letters – putting their best foot forward
How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?
CV Tips
Make your CV as good as it can possibly be and impress potential employers with some help from our CV Tips tool.
CV skills 1: Showing your best you
Find out how to write an accurate, relevant CV that can help learners secure a job interview.
CVs and job applications
Creating a great first impression when applying for jobs is key. These resources can help your young adult create a standout CV and prepare for the job application process.
CV skills 2: Tailoring applications to roles
This module builds upon the concepts of CV skills 1: Showing your best you module and will help a learner to understand why their CV should be tailored to each job they apply to.
CV Builder
Use the CV Builder to create a CV that goes to the top of the pile when you start applying for jobs.
CVs and covering letters – putting their best foot forward
How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?
CV skills lesson two: Fine-tuning your CV to stand out to employers
Learn how to write job applications, CVs and covering letters that work.
Using CVs and LinkedIn to showcase personal brand lesson
Encourage discussion on how to showcase skills to potential employers through CVs and LinkedIn profiles.
Adapting CVs and writing impressive cover letters
Support your child to know how tweaking their CV and writing cover letters for specific roles can help them be successful.
Tailoring your CV and using networks lesson
Help students understand networking and how to improve their CV.
Tailoring your CV
Improve job application success by tailoring your CV to the job. Find out how to do this effectively with our top tips.
What is a CV
Find out everything you need to know about CVs – what it is, what they should include & how an effective CV can improve your job application success.
Creating a stand-out CV
CVs can be the first point of contact with potential employers. Encourage your child to create one which stands out with our tool. Includes a worksheet, tool and film.
What makes a winning CV?
A CV can be a brilliant way to get noticed by potential employers. But what makes a great CV? Help your child understand with this activity. Includes worksheet and tool.
The 12 most common CV mistakes
Silly CV mistakes can make or break your application. Read our expert tips on the common problems to avoid.
Importance of a good CV and cover letter
Are CVs and cover letters still important? We explore CVs, cover letters and digital profiles and provide a CV Builder so you can get started.
Six ways to make their CV shine
These days, young people don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Over 80% of employers won’t even read a covering letter if the accompanying CV isn’t up to scratch.
How to use the LifeSkills CV builder
How to use the LifeSkills CV builder and tips from a newbie.