Apply to the University of Sheffield’s Free Application Writing Course. You will be able to study everything from self-promotion to creating and analyzing job adverts to searching for an organization and employing the STAR technique.
You will learn from experts about :
- CVs
- Writing applications
- Cover letters
- Personal statements
Content of the course:
Skills understanding
- job adverts and course descriptions analysis
- Research of the organization
- Promote yourself through positive writing
- Master applicant tracking systems
- a personal brand creation
- Dealing with gaps in your application
CV and Cover letters:
- Make a positive impression
- Create an effective CV
- Develop a professional online profile
- Sell yourself in your cover letter (application letter)
- Explore sample CVs and cover letters
Application forms and personal statements
- How to approach application forms
- Structuring your responses with the STAR technique
- Responding to competency-based, strength-based, motivational and situational judgment questions
- How to write a brilliant personal statement
Achievement:
When you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Improve your chances to succeed in getting a job or securing a position on a university course
- Apply best practice techniques to apply for jobs, apprenticeships, placements, and university courses, including preparation of the application to writing CVs and completing application forms.
- Identifying what recruiters are looking for through analysis of job advertisements and employers and institutions research to know how to get fit their eligibility and requirements.
- Developing a better understanding of your strengths and skills in order to confidently apply for your dream job or courses.
- Improving the way you can promote yourself effectively by positive writing and a strong personal brand creation an identity that looks impressive to a recruiter, whether that’s an employer or admissions tutor
Who can use this course?
Anyone who wants to apply for jobs or courses who want to learn how to write a cover letter or CV that works.
