Lessons · Occupational dimension
CVs, Applications and Interviews
Explore careers, write your first CV and shine at interviews. 8 lessons, about 1.6 hours in all.
- 01Exploring careers and knowing your strengths11 min You do not need to know your whole future at 16. What helps is a simple habit of noticing what you enjoy and are good at, testing ideas…
- 02Writing your first CV with no experience14 min A CV is a short document that shows an employer, internship provider or volunteer organisation what you can offer. Even with no paid jobs,…
- 03Cover letters and emails to employers12 min A cover letter or a short email is often the first thing an employer reads. It shows why you want this role at this organisation and gives…
- 04LinkedIn and your professional online presence11 min Universities, internship providers and employers may look you up online. A tidy professional profile and a sensible digital footprint make…
- 05Finding work experience, internships and volunteering12 min Experience is how you test a career, build skills and fill your CV. Most of it is found by asking, applying early and using the networks…
- 06Interviews: preparing, the STAR method and common questions14 min Interviews feel less frightening when you know what is coming. Most questions fall into a few familiar types, and a clear structure lets…
- 07Interview day, online interviews and follow-up12 min First impressions are built from small, controllable things: arriving on time, being ready, looking prepared and following up politely.…
- 08Handling rejection and keeping going10 min Almost everyone hears 'no' many times on the way to 'yes'. Rejection is information, not a judgement of your worth, and how you respond to…