CVs and Cover Letters

How to write an effective CV and covering letter to support your job applications and job searching.

On this course you will learn what the purpose is of a CV.

You will:

explain the purpose of a CV and Covering Letter
identify the types of information to include (and not include) in a CV and Covering Letter
explain the importance of references in a CV
be able to produce a CV and Covering Letter for a specific job application

Material required for the course

You will need to bring:

your current CV either emailed to yourself or on a USB stick. You will be able to build on this in the session

If you do not have a CV, that is okay too, this will be done in class.

You will learn by:

an interactive presentation done by a National Careers Service Adviser providing up to date do’s and don’ts for CV’s and covering letters
practical CV and covering letters using Word on computers
individual guidance by the Skills for Work Tutor

Your progress is checked by:

Completed CV and covering letter meeting the criteria for both. This will be checked by your tutor. You will also complete worksheets

You will be assessed by your tutor

Your assessment will be the correct CV and covering letter and the completion of a workbook

There is no exam for this course.

You will be able to enroll on further work skills courses including:

This is a non accredited course. You will not get a qualification

Start date: Friday 14 November 2025

When:

Friday 9:30am - 2:00pm

Duration: 1 day

Full fee: Free

Concessionary fee: Free

Location: Bracknell Open Learning Centre

Apply for course

Phone: 01344 354220