CV Skills and Interview Techniques
Analyse your skills and experience
In order to make a successful job application for a post working with children, you must first analyse your skills and experience and then ensure that these are represented either on your application form or on your CV or covering letter.
Writing your CV
Your CV needs to stand out from the crowd. Employers may receive hundreds of responses to a job advertisement and you will need to convey your information in a clear, concise way. View a sample CV.
Completing a job application form
Many employers now ask you to complete their application form. Together with the form, they may also send you some background information, a job description and a person specification.
Finding out about the job and the organisation
When you've been offered an interview, there's a lot you can do to prepare for the interview to ensure that you do your best on the day. You should find out all you can about the job and the organisation as this demonstrates initiative and commitment.
Interview success
There's a lot you can do to ensure your interview goes well and that you do your best on the day. (You can even gain something from an unsuccessful interview).