CV and Cover Letter Writing

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,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:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,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>

<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,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:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">If you are currently looking for employment or volunteering this will widen your knowledge and skills in these topics.</span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">A basic level of conversational and written English is required.</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:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,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:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,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:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">If the workshop is face to face please bring your device with you. </span></span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">Discussion and learner reflections</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:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,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:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">the interview skills workshop or any of the employability workshops and courses.</span></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,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:&#34;Calibri&#34;,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:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,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:&#34;Source Sans Pro&#34;,sans-serif">.</span></span></p>