CV writing and interview skills

Applying for a job is a skill everyone needs to harness, and in practice that means getting your CV in shape and practicing your interview skills.

The purpose of this one-day course is to understand how to be the best possible candidate you can be for the job you want.

Over the day you will get to the bottom of what employers are looking for, learn how to create a winning CV and practice your interview style.

Course Dates and Location
  • 28 January 2025- Online & 10% discount

If you have four or more people who would like to attend this course, then In Company Training could be the most cost-effective option. We can deliver this course virtually or face to face for your organisation, on a date and time that suits you.

Contact one of our Training Coordinators on 020 7490 3030, e-mail training@itecskills.ac.uk or through the contact us form for more information and a quote.

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Course Details

Course Outline

This one-day course covers:

  • What you want from your next job.
  • Discover what your employer is looking for.
  • Understand the purpose of a CV.
  • Target your CV for specific jobs.
  • What to include and what to leave out of your CV.
  • Write strong personal statements.
  • Consider key interview questions.
  • Gather information and evidence to use in your answers.
  • Improving your body language.
  • Practice your interview techniques in a supportive and friendly environment.
  • How to ask for feedback.
  • A year of free support.

We ask delegates to bring along their current CV with them to work on during the course. If you not have a current CV don’t worry – we will prepare a new one with you on the course. Delegates can bring a lap-top, iPad, or similar to work on, if they prefer.

All our training courses are delivered virtually. The webinar systems used do not require software download.

Who Is This Course For?
Our CV writing and interview skills training course is aimed at people who want to brush up their skills whether or not they are applying for a job now.

The Centre works with people from all sectors including the public sector, voluntary sector, corporate sector and private sector.

What Will This Course Help Me Do : Learning Outcomes?
This training course, held in London, will give you the tools and confidence you need to prepare for your next career move. By the end of the course you will:

– understand the value of your experience when applying for a job
– know how to read a job advert
– know how to write a CV
– be able to prepare effectively for interviews
– understand how to present yourself best
– be confident asking for feedback

Course Fee
  • £469 plus VAT not-for-profit price (applies to charities and all other not-for-profit organisations, including public sector and housing)
  • £522 plus VAT standard price (applies to all other organisations)
“This course went beyond my expectations. I found the advice practical and down to earth.”

 

DR, IPREO
“The course has fully equipped me on the do’s and don’t’s of writing a CV. I have also learnt a lot for future interviews I have. I will be recommending this course.”

 

UA, WEA
“The course met all my objectives to a very satisfactory level. I would be happy to attend more training at the centre and with the same trainer!”

 

EL, Translate Media

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