How to produce a compelling CV explained for KS5 Students. Careers + PSHE Lesson designed by a L6 Qualified Careers Guidance Leader and PSHE Expert. Editable 25+ slide PowerPoint Lesson.
Learning Outcomes:
To understand the purpose of a CV
To understand how to create a clear and concise CV
To understand how to tailor a personal statement to the situation it is needed it for
Some Key Terms Covered
Curriculum Vitae, Qualifications, Interests, Hobbies, Referees, Work Experience
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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 careers Websites, Challenging & Thoughtful Questioning)
- Student Worksheet(s) are included with some lessons
- Homework Activity
- Assessment Opportunity (Confidence Checker)
- Teacher Notes (On some slides)
- Focus on literacy
- 1 Hours worth of activities - including timings for every activity
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