Develop your Career: CV Writing and Job Applications

This course prepares you to write a CV, job application and covering letter that stands out and makes employers take notice and to undertake a successful job search. You will learn what to include and exclude in your CV, how to choose the right format, how to tailor information to match job requirements, and how to deal with employment gaps, job hopping and/or lack of experience.

The course is highly participative, providing an opportunity to share experiences with others, as well as time to practise your skills.

• Assistant and academic-related staff
• Research staff/postdoctoral research staff are advised to refer to the University Careers Service for information on specific Careers Programmes
• Further details regarding PPD's eligibility criteria

Number of sessions: 1

• To be able to be creative in your job search
• To identify what employers want in a job advert
• To understand what makes a good CV and job application
• To identify different types of CV and when to use them
• To create a profile and achievements for your CV
• To write a good covering letter

• If you are unable to make the dates for this session or would like more information about the topics covered in this course please go to the PPD website for tools, tips and guidance

One half day session

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