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CV writing, job search and interview masterclass

Everything you need to search, apply and interview for your first job

Reed Business School

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Price
Free
Study method
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Duration
1.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - £10
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Overview

Welcome to Get work ready, a course that contains everything you need to search, apply and interview for your first job.

In this course we will guide you through how to search for jobs online, the different types of contracts and what they mean, as well as how to set up your profile and CV to make sure recruiters can find you!

You will also get a step-by-step guide on how to write, design, review and tailor your CV and cover letter, as well as lots of tips, resources and templates to make sure your CV and cover letters are the best they can be. We will give you advice on filling in application forms efficiently and effectively!

Finally, we will go through everything you need to prepare for a job interview, from how to prepare for an interview to how to deal with interview rejection if things don’t go so well. We also have plenty of resources to support you through the interview process, including a pre-interview checklist, an interview skills booklet and mindfulness exercises to help you get ready on the day.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - £10

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

12
sections
44
lectures
1h 47m
total

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Description

Welcome to Get work ready, a course that contains everything you need to search, apply and interview for your first job.

In this course we will guide you through how to search for jobs online, the different types of contracts and what they mean, as well as how to set up your profile and CV to make sure recruiters can find you!

You will also get a step-by-step guide on how to write, design, review and tailor your CV and cover letter, as well as lots of tips, resources and templates to make sure your CV and cover letters are the best they can be. We will give you advice on filling in application forms efficiently and effectively!

Finally, we will go through everything you need to prepare for a job interview, from how to prepare for an interview to how to deal with interview rejection if things don’t go so well. We also have plenty of resources to support you through the interview process, including a pre-interview checklist, an interview skills booklet and mindfulness exercises to help you get ready on the day.

This Get work ready course is part of a five-step work readiness programme called ‘Gateway to work’, designed to help students like you navigate the challenging journey from education to the workplace.

The complete Gateway to work eLearning programme features five key modules to help you build the skills, knowledge, and confidence, ready to begin your career:

Module one: Working on you

A chance to reflect on who you are, your values, mindset, strengths and weaknesses. Learn about the employability skills you may have already and identify those you want to develop. Build strategies to manage your wellbeing at work and explore ways to navigate workplace relationships, including how to ask for and deal with feedback from future managers and colleagues.

Module two: Digital work experience

Explore different roles through digital work experiences in authentic situations, at real companies. With 18 work experiences to choose from you can complete real tasks from a variety of different sectors including Brand and Marketing, Human Resources, Customer Experience, Catering, Sales, Care and many more.

Module three: Choose your pathway

Discover the different work, training, and further education options available and reflect on the right pathway for you. Benefit from access to the latest labour market data to help you make decisions about your future

Module four: Upskill in your field

Focus on the skills you need to prepare for work and the different ways you can develop them, from academic routes to practical pathways.

Module five: Get ready to work

Learn everything you need to know to land your first job, from advice on how to write a winning CV to how to search for a job and nail your first interview.

Who is this course for?

This course is recommended for secondary school, college or university students, as well as those who have recently completed their education and are navigating their journey into the workplace. It's suitable for anyone looking to build their job search skills, improve their CV and cover letter writing and feel more confident when preparing for interviews.

Requirements

There are no requirements for starting this course.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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