Basics of Employability

1. WHAT IS A CV?
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2. OBJECTIVES
•Complete an application form,
checking for spelling, punctuation and
grammar errors
•Compile a simple but effective CV

3. APPLICATION FORMS
• More employers are looking for potential employees
to complete application forms as opposed to
submitting a CV
–Data they want to collect
–Organised in the way they want it
–Easy to compare between candidates

4. COMPLETING AN APPLICATION FORM
Online Application Forms
– Draft offline first so you can check for spelling, punctuation and
grammar
– Save a back up if there are issues when submitting
Paper application forms
– Make sure people can read your handwriting
– Write in black ink and only use CAPITALS when directed

5. CHECK AND CHECK AND CHECK
AGAIN!
• Read through your application for spelling, punctuation and
grammar errors
• Ask someone else to check it through for you
• Check you haven’t left any boxes empty that should be filled
• Photocopy/Print the completed form before submitting – you
can then refer back to it before your interview

6. COMPLETE THE
APPLICATION
FORM!

7. WHAT IS A CV?
•Curriculum Vitae
•A record of all of your achievements and your
qualifications
•Your way of selling yourself to potential
employers

8. WHAT TO PUT IN IT?
• Name and contact details
• Personal summary
• Education history
• Work history
• Hobbies and Interests
• References

9. REVIEW A CV
•Look at the CV in front of you
•Do you like this CV?
•Why do you think it is good?
•Class discussion on CV

10. WHAT IF I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE?
• What if you’ve not had a job before?
• This is not an uncommon situation
• You will need to be creative with your experience
within school
–Work experience placement
–Skills developed
–Placements
–Voluntary work

11. HAVE A GO AT
YOUR OWN CV!