CV Writing and Interview Skills
CV WRITING AND INTERVIEW SKILLS
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CV WRITING AND INTERVIEW SKILLS
Welcome to this interactive lesson on CV (resume) writing and interviews.
There are some activities that require a bit more explanation so please check the notes on those slides!
Enjoy!
What should you do to prepare for a job interview?
It's a word cloud starter! You can change the wording if you need to!
Understand how to structure a strong CV
Develop strategies to succeed in interviews
Lesson Objectives
Lesson Objectives Page
A summary of your skills and experience
First impression for employers
Tailored to each job
Also known as a resume
What is a CV?
Informative slide.
What should go in your CV?
What should go in your CV?
Details about pets
Informal language
No spelling or grammar errors
Relevant skills
Exaggerated claims
Evidence of achievement
Clear structure
Primary education
Drag and drop! Learners can drag the qualities to the laptop screen.
Prepare answers in advance
Speak clearly and confidently
Give examples (use real experiences)
Ask thoughtful questions
Interview Skills
Informative slide.
Which CV statement is the strongest?
"I am hardworking and friendly.”
“I helped at school events.”
“Organised a school event attended by 100+ people, improving teamwork and planning skills.”
“I like working with others.”
A multiple choice question - you could copy this slide and create more questions if you wanted to!
Put the CV Sections in the best order
A sorting question - even though there may be some debate about what the 'best order' really is!
Employers scan quickly
Important info must come first
Why this order?
Informative slide.
Interview Tips
A video from American company Indeed - feel free to cut or replace if it does not suit your learners' needs!
What is one question you might be asked in an interview?
How would you answer it?
How would you answer it?
How would you answer it?
Your Turn
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This is a slightly unconventional word cloud with categories.
It runs in different phases. The timer is optional!
Have your learners answer the first question but not to put anything in the other categories.
Then, either you select or the group selects three of the questions in the first box to answer.
You then take each in turn, making sure the learners only complete a box at a time.
In pairs:
One interviewer, one candidate
Ask 2–3 questions
Swap roles
Role-play Activity
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In pairs, learners engage in a role-play interview.
Interviewer
Interviewee
Digital Roleplay
Interviewer
Interviewee
This is another unconventional use of word cloud with categories.
In my experience a lot of students hated doing role plays in front of the class.
If this is the case, try this instead - a digital roleplay!
Use the spinner to randomly select one of the role play pairs.
They are the only members of the group to join this activity.
They then 'perfom' the role play using text input - you will need to reveal the input as it comes in!
You can delete the repsonses and have another pair do the digital roleplay!
One strength I can include in my CV…
One skill I need to improve…
An open question about self refelction after the role play activity.
CV = first impression
Use evidence, not vague claims
Prepare for interviews
Confidence comes from practice
Key Takeaways
Informative slide.
Write one strong CV sentence about yourself
And now we have a simple exit ticket to round everything off,
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