CV Writing Online Course

Write a professional CV and cover letter, tailor your LinkedIn profile, and confidently showcase your skills to potential employers.

Overview

Crafting a well-structured CV is more than just listing job titles and responsibilities. It's about presenting your experience in a clear, professional way that reflects your value and aligns with the roles you're targeting. This course helps you make sense of CV formats, structure, and language, offering clarity where there's usually confusion. No jargon. No fluff. Just a solid guide to creating a CV that does its job well—gets you interviews.

You'll also learn how to highlight your skills without sounding like you're reciting a script and how to tailor your profile to match employer expectations without losing your personality. From avoiding common mistakes to making the most of your LinkedIn presence, we’ll show you how to approach the job hunt with a document that actually reflects your capability—not just buzzwords and bullet points.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the role and purpose of a professional CV.
• Identify the strengths of different CV formats and uses.
• Create a layout that’s easy to read and logically ordered.
• Highlight relevant skills and experience with clarity and focus.
• Address and overcome common CV writing pitfalls.
• Optimise your LinkedIn and write tailored cover letters.

Course Curriculum:

• Module 1: Understanding the Purpose of a CV
• Module 2: Understanding the Different CV Formats
• Module 3: Layout
• Module 4: Highlighting Your Skills and Experience
• Module 5: Overcoming CV Writing Challenges
• Module 6: Optimising Your LinkedIn Profile
• Module 7: Crafting a Cover Letter

Who is this Course For:

• Job seekers looking to improve their current CV.
• Career changers unsure how to present previous experience.
• Graduates needing guidance on first-time CV writing.
• Professionals returning after a career break or sabbatical.
• Freelancers aiming to enter traditional employment roles.
• Remote workers wanting to tailor their CVs for online roles.
• Those unsure how to write effective cover letters.
• Anyone updating their LinkedIn to reflect career goals.

Career Path (with average UK salary):

• Recruitment Consultant – £28,000 per year
• HR Administrator – £26,000 per year
• CV/Resume Writer – £30,000 per year
• Career Advisor – £32,000 per year
• LinkedIn Profile Specialist – £29,000 per year
• Job Coach – £31,000 per year