Employment Essentials - CV Writing Skills

Blue background with text employment essentials CV Writing delivered by the careers team

Event overview

  • Date

    Thu 12 Nov - Thu 12 Nov 2026

  • Time

    1 - 2.30pm

  • Location

    City Skills Centre

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Blue background with text employment essentials CV Writing delivered by the careers team

Create a CV that gets you noticed

Want to make your CV stand out and give yourself the best possible chance of securing your next opportunity?

Join us for an interactive and practical CV Skills Workshop at Leicester College, designed to help you build the knowledge, skills and confidence to create an effective CV that showcases your strengths, experience and potential.

During this interactive workshop, we will explore the essential elements of a successful CV and how to make yours work harder for you. Topics will include:

  • What employers look for: Understand what recruiters and employers want to see when reviewing CVs and how to make a positive first impression.

  • CV structure and presentation: Learn how to organise your information clearly and professionally, highlighting your skills, qualifications, experience and achievements.

  • Tailoring your CV: Discover how to adapt your CV to suit different job opportunities, industries and sectors, ensuring your application is relevant to the role.

  • Showcasing your skills and experience: Find out how to identify your transferable skills and communicate your strengths effectively, even if you have limited work experience.

  • Common CV mistakes: Learn about some of the most common CV pitfalls and how to avoid them to give your application the best chance of success.

  • Making your CV stand out: Explore practical tips and techniques to help your CV capture an employer's attention for the right reasons.

This workshop is suitable for anyone looking to improve their CV and develop their employability skills. Whether you are a student preparing to enter the world of work, a recent graduate, currently looking for employment or considering a career change, you will gain valuable knowledge to support your next steps.

This is an interactive learning session where you will have the opportunity to explore good CV practice, consider what makes an effective application and gain practical advice that you can put into action straight away.

Please note: This workshop is a learning and development session, not a CV-writing service. We will not be writing, creating or rewriting individual CVs for attendees. Instead, our focus is on equipping you with the knowledge, tools and practical skills to confidently develop, review and tailor your own CV independently.

Book your place

A well-presented, targeted CV can make an important difference when applying for jobs and exploring new career opportunities.

Places are limited and advance booking is required. Book your place today to avoid missing out!

Event overview

  • Date

    Thu 12 Nov - Thu 12 Nov 2026

  • Time

    1 - 2.30pm

  • Location

    City Skills Centre

Book a place
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