Applications and Interviews

All the key things students need to know when writing their personal statement.

Useful writing prompts to help learners to start their personal statement.

Applying to jobs with a CV is less common now, as most companies opt for online forms. However, it is still useful to keep a Word Document with your qualifications, skills, training, experiences and achievements. Keep this continually updated and when you are applying for jobs you will have all of the information you need in one place.

Classic cover letters like this one are also rare in the modern world. However you will usually be asked to write about yourself, your skills, experiences and qualifications and how they are relevant to the job role. This will be different for every job you apply too, but it's a good idea to get some practice by writing a cover letter.

Find out more about the Interview Skills Session which Shaping Futures can deliver to your learners. Contact your HEPA to find out more or use our booking form to enquire.

LJMU, one of our partner institutions, have created a bank of online resources for prospective students. Watch this video to find out more about virtual interviews and what to expect when you apply for competitive courses.