JCI Aberdeen Presents: Crafting Your CV, Your Way

Presented by JCI Aberdeen

📅 Friday 5th September 2025🕡 Doors Open: 6:20 PM | Workshop: 6:30 PM sharp📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AA🎟️ Free for JCI Members | £10 for Non-Members

About the Event

Your CV is more than a summary of your work experience — it’s your professional story, and it should reflect your skills, strengths, and ambitions. Whether you're a student stepping into the job market, a jobseeker looking to stand out, or a professional pivoting into a new industry, this workshop is designed to help you shape a CV that truly represents who you are.

Join JCI Aberdeen for a practical and interactive CV-building session led by Local President Dapo Richards and guest speaker Mark Dalgarno from Motive Offshore. Through live examples, expert insight, and peer feedback, you’ll gain the tools and confidence to write, refine, and elevate your CV for today’s competitive job market.

What You’ll Learn

• How to structure a CV that grabs attention in under 10 seconds• What to include (and what to leave out) for different roles and industries• How to tailor your CV to specific job descriptions• The do’s and don’ts that separate average CVs from great ones• Bonus: Live feedback sessions and access to downloadable CV templates

About the Speakers

Dapo Richards is the 2025 Local President of JCI Aberdeen, passionate about empowering young professionals to realise their potential. With a background in leadership and people development, Dapo brings energy and practical advice to every training session.

Mark Dalgarno is an experienced leader and hiring manager at Motive Offshore, with years of industry insight on what recruiters are looking for. His guidance will help participants better understand employer expectations and common CV pitfalls.

Who Can Attend?

This event is open to anyone • Free for JCI Members• £10 for Non-Members

Spaces are limited and advance registration is required. For accessibility needs, please contact us ahead of time so we can provide assistance.

Event Schedule

• 6:20 PM – Arrival, Registration & Networking• 6:30 PM – Welcome & Speaker Introductions• 6:40 PM – Workshop Session• 7:30 PM – Short Break• 7:40 PM – Q&A and Feedback• 8:20 PM – Wrap-up and Group Photo• 8:30 PM – Event Close

🚌 Bus accessible – nearby car parks at Loch Street & Frederick Street

Got questions?📧 Reach out to Dapo Richards at president@jciaberdeen.org.uk

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***Flu/Contagious Diseases (including COVID-19) notice: A friendly reminder not to attend if you are experiencing any contagious illness and/or flu-like/COVID-19 symptoms. Thank you.

****A note about ticket fees: The ticket and Eventbrite’s administration fees are non-refundable, so they won’t be returned to the ticket buyer unless the event is cancelled.