Transferable Skills workshop: Writing an effective CV and covering letter

Writing an effective CV and covering letter

Writing an effective CV and covering letter is crucial when competition for jobs is high. In this online workshop participants will learn how to adapt their CV depending on the job description and requirements. They will be able to compare differently formatted CVs targeted at a range of jobs and learn how to take a speculative approach.

Learning Outcomes

1. be more knowledgeable about the job market and appreciate employer
   requirements;
2. have had the opportunity to analyse and critique examples CVs and cover letters;
3. feel more confident to write their own CV and covering letter adapted it to
   different job specifications.

Preparation

The workshop will require short pre-preparation tasks in order to achieve the learning
and outcomes specified. As well as presenting the workshop (with the pdf of the slides
made available to participants), the tutor will facilitate on-line discussions (co-hosted
with Lucy Tallents, pedagogical engineer) and offer informal support post-webinar.

This is the first of two online workshops on the topic of career development with Sarah Blackford. The first is Tuesday 13th May and the second on May 15th. We reccomend you attend both.