Search results for ‘CV’
Play the boss
Put yourself in the shoes of a potential employer and judge some CV do’s and don’ts to see what it takes to get hired.
Zena’s story – one mum’s LifeSkills experience
Parenting blogger Zena tells us how LifeSkills helped her son prepare for work.
What to include in a cover letter
This module will explore why sending a covering letter/covering email with a CV is recommended and will provide top tips and examples of how to structure a covering letter.
How to write a cracking cover letter
Stand out with a cover letter that complements your CV and LinkedIn profile, and makes an employer want to know more
Online work experience
Register for our programme for young people in the UK aged 14-19, with online activities and 5 live sessions with Barclays employees.
Managing workplace challenges activity
Challenge your students to complete projects similar to those set in the workplace.
Recognising skills for success in the workplace lesson
The activities on this page support your students to identify why these skills are important, which ones they already possess and how they can demonstrate these on their CV.
Job sectors preparing for work activity
Prepare your students for work with this activity exploring different job roles and sectors, including film case studies.
How to make a great first impression
Win over the boss, charm your colleagues and start as you mean to go on with these key bits of advice.
Tips for job hunting | LifeSkills
Are your students applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.
Get involved with social action
Find out how taking part in social action can develop your skills, help your community and make you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs.
10 job-hunting mistakes to avoid | LifeSkills
Are your students applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.
Speculative job applications
No roles advertised? No problem. Use your initiative, get in touch, and make a great first impression with these tips.
The online career network quick fire activity
Help students understand the idea of using online social networks to develop their careers.
The 10 biggest job-hunting mistakes
Is someone you know applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.
Work experience resources
Sometimes finding work experience can be a tricky process, discover if these organisations can help to kickstart your career.
Action words: how to be direct and certain
We can always use help to express ourselves. Give your application the best chance with these positive action words.
What work experience gives you
Find out about the wide range of valuable things you can gain from having a go at some form of work experience.
Bridging the gap between school and work
How businesses can work with LifeSkills to give students the skills they need.
5 different types of experience to show employers
Find out about the wide range of ways you can build valuable skills, to help you stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs.