你将学到什么
Improve your chances of success in getting a job or securing a place on a university course
Apply best practice techniques when applying for jobs, apprenticeships, placements and university courses, from preparing to apply, to writing CVs and completing application forms
Identify what recruiters are looking for by analysing job adverts and researching employers and institutions, to find out how to adapt your offer to suit their requirements
Develop a better understanding of your strengths and skills to tackle applying for your dream job or course with confidence
Improve the way you promote yourself effectively through positive writing and a strong personal brand, creating an identity that looks impressive to a recruiter, whether that's an employer or admissions tutor
课程概况
Experts from The Careers Service here at The University of Sheffield share their top tips to help you write exceptional applications, CVs (or résumés), covering letters and personal statements.
You’ll also hear from employers and admissions tutors to find out what they really look for in a candidate. And once you’ve written that perfect application, prepare for the next stage with our course: How to Succeed at: Interviews.
课程大纲
Understanding your skills
Analysing job adverts and course descriptions
Researching the organisation
Promoting yourself through positive writing
Mastering applicant tracking systems
Creating a personal brand
Dealing with gaps in your application
CVs and covering letters
Making a positive impression
Creating an effective CV
Developing a professional online profile
Selling yourself in your covering letter
Exploring sample CVs and covering letters
Application forms and personal statements
How to approach application forms
Structuring your responses with the STAR technique
Responding to competency-based, strength-based, motivational and situational judgement questions
How to write a brilliant personal statement
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This course is designed for anyone applying for jobs or courses. It will be of particular interest to those in the early stages of their career, or those who are out of practice and need to update their skills. No prior knowledge or expertise are needed.
