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This one day seminar is perfect for anyone who is looking to apply for a new job. You will learn how to write an unmissable CV and writing a perfect cover letter to ensure you secure yourself an interview. More information...

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Seminar Content | Applying for Jobs

The CV
Why CVs are important: employer's needs; making the CV individual; securing the interview.
Achievements to date: what should be included.
Qualifications and experience.
Getting the style of your CV right: avoiding the pitfalls.
Researching the job: understanding the qualities required; identifying how suitable the job is for you; matching your CV to the advert.
Researching yourself: identifying achievements and interest; emerging patterns; highlight skills and relevant experience.
CV formats and styles: the chronological format; the functional CV; choice of language; references.
Presentation: layout; detail; power words

The Covering Letter
The model letter: reasons for writing; persuasive writing.
Letter format: standard length; language; presentation.
Good and bad letter styles.

The Application Form
The purpose of applications forms: standard formats; easy reference.
Completing the form: the importance of accuracy; honesty; presentation; how to use your CV in conjunction with the application form.

Aims and Objectives

To learn how to identify already-acquired strengths, skills and experience. Identify ways to present these to the best advantage in written forms. Enable delegates to create compelling CVs, application forms and covering letters.
Development of strong techniques in all aspects of job applications to give you the competitive edge in the job market.
A wide choice of training locations offering intensive tutor led personal development training.
A personalised workbook with exercises, individual notes and a concise personal action plan to ensure that the skills learnt on this course will be successfully applied when applying for a new job or promotion within your present employment.
The opportunity to gain a widely recognised Pitman Training certificate.

Target Audience

Anyone who is looking for employment.

Prerequisites

None

Seminar Code

1010292201