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Create a Winning CV

Create a Winning CV

Level X
Cheltenham

Course Overview

Part Time
Certificate
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Your CV and covering letter are your most powerful tools for landing interviews so make them count!

In this two-day interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to create a standout CV and a persuasive covering letter that work together to showcase your skills, experience, and achievements.

What you’ll gain:

  • Day 1: Understand what employers look for, identify your unique strengths, and learn the principles of CV design and structure.
  • Day 2: Master the art of writing a compelling covering letter that complements your CV and apply these insights to refine both documents with expert feedback.

You will also gain practical strategies for tailoring your CV and covering letter to match the requirements of specific roles, ensuring each application makes the strongest possible impact.

By the end of the course, you’ll leave with a polished, professional CV and covering letter tailored to your target roles, giving you the confidence to stand out in a competitive job market.

  • 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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To register your interest, please call Student Services on 0345 1 55 2020

Create a Winning CV

What You Will Pay

British and European Union students

Age: 16-18

You will pay

£0

for your course

Your course could be free of charge as you may be eligible for financial support to help pay your tuition fees, travel, exams, materials or childcare.

When you enrol you’ll need to pay any course fees for the first year, which you can do by direct debit, cash, debit card or credit card.

Please contact us for more information.

0345 155 2020

British and European Union students

Age: 19+

You will pay

£65

for your course

Your course could be free of charge as you may be eligible for financial support to help pay your tuition fees, travel, exams, materials or childcare.

When you enrol you’ll need to pay any course fees for the first year, which you can do by direct debit, cash, debit card or credit card.

Please contact us for more information.

0345 155 2020

To register your interest, please call Student Services on 0345 1 55 2020

Overseas students

Please contact us to discuss your fees for this course

0345 155 2020

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