Friday, 30 October 2009

Lecture 4 - CV and Cover Letters

The workshop was a introductory explanation to how to write a good CV and cover letter. The main points that were covered are summarised below.

CV

Header: Name, Address, Contact details,

Objective: Clear, concise, detailing career path intended to follow, setting tone

Include: Degree, skills, examples.

Work history: 'Relevant' and 'Additional' categories, any work is valid.

Cover Letter

Include why you are applying, your interest in the role, work, employer or organisation, strengths and suitability for the job, refer to the CV and have a positive ending.

Links that were provided to help with CVs and cover letters were websites that were:

ulopportunities.co.uk
prospects.ac.uk/links/appsinterviews
hercomestheboss.com

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