How to write a CV for Y11 students. (Careers Education) Lesson Pack includes: Editable PowerPoint, lesson assessment, student resources and signposting to extra support services. One of our 40 different bonus mindfulness activities also included and much more.
Learning Outcomes:
To understand the purpose of a CV
To understand how to create a clear and concise CV
Some Key Terms Covered
Qualifications, Interests, hobbies, referees & work experience
(Assessment) Objectives
I understand why a CV is important
I am confident in creating my own CV
I understand how to layout a CV and what I should avoid in order to make it look professional
Each Lesson Pack Contains:
☞ 1 Fully Editable PowerPoint (Learning Outcomes, Confidence Checkers, Assessment of Learning, Variety of Tasks, Video Embedded URL Clips, Engaging Premium Quality Slides, Extra Support Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
☞ Most lessons include a Worksheet
☞ Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
☞ Teacher Notes (On some slides)
☞ Mapped against Latest Statutory Health and RSE DfE Guidance, PSHE Association & Character Education Guidance from DfE.
⟴ PSHE Association Theme: Living in the Wider World
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