CV and Cover Letter Writing
This course requires you to follow an application process.
Course code: 25830
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From 03 Apr 2025
Thu 12:45-14:45One day- Date
- 03 Apr 2025
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- 12:45 to 14:45
free
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Direct Delivery
What is this course about?
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">This workshop will provide you with information and knowledge to be able to write a CV using a good structure, how to write a personal profile and a cover letter. Learn what employers looks for and some do’s and don’ts. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">A CV is your first chance to promote yourself and a good CV can help you stand out to employers and recruiters.</span></span></p>
Who is the course for?
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">This is for anyone who would like to update their CV or write a new CV with good structure and content. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">If you are currently looking for employment or volunteering this will widen your knowledge and skills in these topics.</span></span></p>
Any previous experience/qualifications you need to do the course
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">A basic level of conversational and written English is required.</span></span></p>
What you need to bring with you
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">Learners must have access to a laptop, tablet or desktop with good wifi and a webcam.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">It would be a benefit to have a copy of your CV to use through the session.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">If the workshop is face to face please bring your device with you. </span></span></span></span></p>
How you will be assessed
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">Discussion and learner reflections</span></span></p>
The next steps....
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">During this workshop we will talk to you about your next steps which could include attending other workshops/courses such as</span></span> <span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">the interview skills workshop or any of the employability workshops and courses.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">Please </span></span><a href="https://events.hertfordshire.gov.uk/step2skills?nodeId=2d35542d-138b-41f0-b4b0-2e541ba9446b&entryId=e1f192dd-054b-4d97-90ed-4dcd88611ec1" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">click here</span></span></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif"> to see the full range of courses we offer. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">We have programmes that can support you with your next steps in skills and employment. For further information </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/microsites/adult-learning/our-services/information-advice-and-guidance.aspx" style="color:#0563c1; text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">please see our information, advice and guidance page</span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Source Sans Pro",sans-serif">.</span></span></p>