Applications, CVs and Interviews

1. Applications
 To Successfully apply for an opportunity we must complete 3 documents:
1. A Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. A covering letter
3. An application form
Applying to University is done in a slightly different way – but this will be discussed at
the end of year 12

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. What is a CV?
 A short written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs, and
sometimes also your personal interests, that you send to an employer when you
are trying to get a job

4. What to include in your CV
 Find the following website:
 https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/cvs-and-cover-letters/how-to-write-
a-cv
 Read the advice carefully and begin putting your CV together
 A sample CV has been copied to help you do this
 If you already have a CV, use the advice and the sample to help you make
improvements

5. Covering letters

6. What is a cover letter?
 This is a brief letter that you attach to your CV when applying for a particular job.
 You must make sure it emphasises your suitability for the job.

7. How do I write a cover letter?
 First paragraph - the opening statement should set out why you are writing the
letter. Begin by stating the position you're applying for, where you saw it
advertised and when you are available to start.
 Middle paragraphs - you should use the next two or three paragraphs to explain:
what attracted you to this vacancy and type of work; why you're interested in
working for the company; and what you can offer to the organisation.
Demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the job
description.
 Last paragraph - use the closing paragraph to indicate your desire for a personal
interview, while mentioning any unavailable dates. Finish by thanking the
employer and say how you are looking forward to receiving a response.

8. Application Forms
 An application form is a document that an individual seeking employment must
fill out as part of the selection process

9. Interviews

10. The interview
 Everyone at some stage has to go through the interview
process
 This can be for a job, a University place, a sixth form
place or for an apprenticeship
 Interviews can be incredibly stressful
 We need to plan how we can make a good impression

11. Some interview tips – watch these videos
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Z3uzFtFNcQ
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esWNINM7JHA
 Make sure that you note down some of the key points – you will need these
later!

12. Find these articles online and read
carefully
 http://www.monster.co.uk/career-advice/article/top-5-job-interview-tips
 https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/getajob/interviews/Pages/Inter
viewsdosanddonts.aspx

13. Task – preparing a powerpoint
 You have the task of preparing a presentation for students to be shown in tutor
time
 The presentation should cover some basic tips on how to do well in a job
interview
 You can use all of the videos you have watched, the online articles and the
handout you have been given to help you
 You should produce slides on each of the following:

14.  How to prepare for the interview
 What to wear
 When to arrive
 How to enter the room
 How to shake hands
 How to make a good first impression
 Body language
 Likely questions and suggested answers (Your teacher will show
the following video to help with this section)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mHjMNZZvFo