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Creating a personal statement for a CV

Skills and strengths
Senior Phase
Teach students the basics of how a CV works, as well as how to tailor a personal statement to suit applying for jobs.
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Learning intention

  • Students will be comfortable with creating a CV to suit different jobs.

Success criteria

  • I can use language in my CV which promotes who I am.
  • I can describe why a good personal statement is important in a CV.
  • I can complete a personal statement in the CV builder.

Before you start

Duration

These are suggested timescales only and will vary dependent on your group. These activities could be delivered over 2 sessions:

  • 10 mins: What is a CV and personal statement discussion
  • 40 mins: Creating a personal statement
  • 20+ mins: Complete personal statement in My World of Work

Suitable for

This activity is suitable for Senior phase: S4 to S6 and college or other means of study.