RECOURCES
Below are a collection of resources aimed at helping students access promising career opportunities.
CV DO'S AND DON'TS
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Don't
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- Your CV should match what you can offer
- Your CV should change according to the job- the most relevant bits to the job you are applying for
- Include positive things you have done or achieved- skills/ prizes/ awards/ voluntary work/ work experience/ IT skills/ Responsibilities/ Language skills/ Training courses
- Your CV should be word processed and about two pages long, maximum
- The first half is what the employer will read first
- It should be written by you
- It should be professional
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- Any work gaps need to be explained
- Errors are not ok
- Don’t include your: date of birth, marital status or ethnic origin
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EXAMPLE JOB APPLICATION FORM
Below is a PDF containing an example of what a student should expect to see when filling out their first job application form.


CREATING YOUR PERSONAL STATEMENT
Your personal statement should be about 4-5 lines long and state your main strengths and skills.
These are the characteristics that companies look for:

Organisational skills

Reliability

Good communication skills

Trustworthiness

Teamwork

Enthusiasm

Work well under pressure

Punctuality and good time keeping

Ability to work alone

Motivation
Click on this link to find a support page for writing a personal statement and a helpful video that can be used for clear help.
https://www.fish4.co.uk/career-advice/how-to-write-personal-statement/
FINDING YOUR DREAM JOB

KEY INTERVIEW TIPS
- Dress for success wearing professional attire
- Arrive early for your appointment
- Be polite to everyone you encounter in the company
- Shake hands and thank people for their time
- Try to relax and show your natural personality
- Be confident but not cocky!
- Avoid fiddling
- Sit up straight and show confidence
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- Take some time to think about questions and answer thoughtfully
- Do your research on the role and the company – prepare, prepare, prepare
- Evidence and reiterate your motivation for the role and the company
- Sell yourself and your strengths
- Observe basic good manners
- Use regular eye contact
- Practice answering common interview questions
- Prepare some questions to ask at the end of your interview – it shows interest
- Leave on a positive note so that you leave a great impression
