CV Writing and Cover Letters

Location: Face to Face

Date: 2026 - 2027

Time: Time TBC

This workshop is designed for students starting to think about entering the world of work. We will start off with some CV myth busting, learn how to avoid common mistakes and then dive into creating our own CV with lots of tips and tricks along the way. Students then evaluate contrasting cover letter examples and explore the key ingredients of a compelling application.

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CV Tips
Written Communication
Employability Skills

HOW LONG ARE THE SESSIONS?

50 minutes delivery followed by 5 minutes for questions and answers.

SUGGESTED COHORT SIZE:

1 class (up to 30 students)

HOW WILL THEY BE DELIVERED?

Our SUN workshops are delivered in person by one of our Project Facilitators.

What will the session cover?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOUR STUDENTS?:

Understand what a good CV looks like and be able to avoid common mistakes that put employers off
Learn about the pitfalls and potential benefits of using AI in job applications
Build a basic CV you can use as a starting point when applying for jobs in the future
Understand what makes an effective cover letter and identify how to improve one

Gatsby Benchmarks: 7

Who is it for?

YEAR GROUP: Suitable for Years 10-13

Further Information

Our interactive presentations aim to inform young people about higher education opportunities and support them to make well-informed decisions about their future education.

All workshops are free, can be integrated into you school day and are delivered by certified SUN facilitators, who are all Enhanced DBS checked.