Creating a CV and application letter

TASK: Over the course of two lessons you will:

1. create a CV
2. select a job to apply for from the vacancies provided (below)
3. write a formal letter of application for this post
4. email the CV and letter to me (other teachers will use Showbie) at david.burrowes@ilkleygs.ngfl.ac.uk, with the email subject 'class Surname Initial CV-letter' (eg 10Y/Cz1C Simpson H CV-letter)

STEPS:
LESSON ONE/HOMEWORK: CREATE A CV

1. As a class we will discuss what we think a 'C.V.' is and what purpose/function it serves.
2. In small groups (4-5), brainstorm and list what you think should feature in a good CV. What information should you provide?
3. Compare your list to the example you can see below.
4. Update your list with a clear heading: What I Should Include in My CV
5. (If there is time) Make a start on your CV. Complete this for homework for the next lesson.
6. Before the end of the 1st of these 2 lessons, read through the  list of vacancies below and pick one. You will be asked to declare which you have picked before the lesson ends, and in the next lesson you will be developing your letter of application for this job.

LESSON TWO: CREATE + EMAIL A LETTER OF APPLICATION

1. Any reminders/planner comments about the CV homework will be issued
2. As a class we will discuss what you think should go into a good letter of application and what you think should be avoided!
3. Look at the exemplars provided (below) and make a fresh list of What I Need To Include in My Letter
4. Start on this letter, and email it if completed by the end of the lesson (if not, email it within one week)

KEY DOCUMENTS
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EXEMPLAR CV
This is how your CV should be set out, and what it should include.
You can find further helpful advice at this website (you'll need to set up an account with them to use the CV-builder tool): https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/tools/cv/Pages/default.aspx

Student graduatecv (1) from DB3igs

CV FAQs (2-PAGE GUIDE)
This addresses some FAQs (frequently asked questions) about CVs and what goes in them.

Curriculum vitae & notes from DB3igs

DOWNLOAD A CV TEMPLATE
See http://www.totaljobs.com/careers-advice/cvs-and-applications/which-cv

JOB VACANCIES
You need to look through these and pick ONE to apply for, one that reflects YOUR interests and/or skills.

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NOTE: Some of the ads are aligned differently; you may need to download and save the document to easily view some ads. There will also be one single inspection copy printed off if you just want to look at some of the ads which require rotating to read.

2015 job ads pack to use from DB3igs

There are four documents below to help you with your letter of application (or 'covering letter', as this will often go with a longer application form):

1. A good and a bad example
2. Notes on the good example
3. A short guide to the structure of this letter
4. A longer guide, giving detail on the covering letter and the CV

1: APPLICATION LETTER: A GOOD + A BAD EXAMPLE!
Use the first example as a guide on how to construct, lay out and write yours - use the second example for an idea of what to avoid! Below this document is another, this time with added notes explaining what to do.

Exemplar letters of application good and bad from DB3igs

2: APPLICATION LETTER: ANNOTATIONS FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE
Here's the same example as above, but this time with added annotations, or notes, helping you understand what to do.

Annotated guide to exemplar letter from DB3igs

3: SHORT GUIDE TO STRUCTURE OF COVERING LETTER
This takes you through the structure of your letter: how many paragraphs to include and what should each paragraph focus on.

Covering letter for a job application from DB3igs

4: LONGER GUIDE TO COVERING LETTER (+CV)
This document takes you through what to include, with examples, and also walks you through the CV.

Notes & examplar letter of application and cv from DB3igs

Remember... 


Complete and email the CV for homework before the second lesson (email the CV and letter to me (other teachers will use Showbie) at david.burrowes@ilkleygs.ngfl.ac.uk, with the email subject 'class Surname Initial CV-letter' (eg 10Y/Cz1C Simpson H CV-letter)
Complete and email the letter for homework no more than one week after the second lesson (email the CV and letter to me (other teachers will use Showbie) at david.burrowes@ilkleygs.ngfl.ac.uk, with the email subject 'class Surname Initial CV-letter' (eg 10Y/Cz1C Simpson H CV-letter)