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Create a Winning CV

Create a Winning CV

Level X
Cheltenham Gloucester

Course Overview

Part Time
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Your next opportunity starts with your CV. Make sure it gets you noticed. Create a Winning CV is a two-day interactive workshop designed to help you turn your experience, skills and achievements into a compelling application. 

What you’ll learn 

Across two practical days, you’ll discover how to create a CV that clearly showcases what you can offer and a covering letter that brings your application to life. 

  • Know what employers want – understand what makes an application stand out and what recruiters look for 
  • Recognise your strengths – identify your skills, experience and achievements and learn how to present them effectively 
  • Build a strong CV – explore effective CV structure, content, design and presentation 
  • Write a compelling covering letter – learn how to complement your CV and demonstrate why you’re a strong fit for the  role 
  • Tailor your applications – adapt your CV and covering letter to highlight the skills and experience most relevant to each opportunity 
  • Refine your documents – put your learning into practice and receive expert feedback to strengthen your application 

You’ll gain 

A polished, professional CV and covering letter, plus the confidence and skills to tailor applications and make a strong impression. 

  • This course is aimed at those who are aged 19 and over (as at 31st August of the academic year you are applying for) who are looking to improve their skills to move into work or progress into more sustainable employment.

    In some circumstances you may be able to access this course for free.

    For further information on fee waivers available or to secure a place please contact our Jobsmart team on 01452 563278 or email jobsmart@gloscol.ac.uk

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