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What to include in a cover letter
This module will explore why sending a covering letter/covering email with a CV is recommended and will provide top tips and examples of how to structure a covering letter.
CVs and covering letters – putting their best foot forward
How do these two crucial documents combine to make a positive first impression?
Tips for job hunting | LifeSkills
Are your students applying for jobs? Don’t let them hit send before they’ve read these simple mistakes that could cost them the role of their dreams, courtesy of Head of LifeSkills Kirstie Mackey.
School leaver resources
Whether it’s work, training or further/higher education, use these resources to help school leavers plan for their next steps and achieve their goals.
CV skills lesson two: Fine-tuning your CV to stand out to employers
Learn how to write job applications, CVs and covering letters that work.
Employability skills research and trends
Stay up-to-date on employability skills and the future of jobs with Barclays LifeSkills research, reports and trends. Discover more here.
CV skills lesson one: Writing a successful CV
Help students understand the purpose of a CV and explore ways they can make themselves stand out from the crowd.
Help your young people make the right choices
64% of young people think they need help making decisions. Here’s how you can help them
Tailoring your CV and using networks lesson
Help students understand networking and how to improve their CV.
How to be a cut above the rest in a competitive job market
This blog considers the challenges of a competitive job market and explores how learners can stand our to employers when applying for jobs.
5 musts for running a cracking careers day
Donna Mason, Careers Development Manager shares her top tips on running a successful careers day.
Financial survival skills
This lesson covers topics around managing finances safely, successfully and independently, including credit cards, current accounts, renting, insurance and fraud.
Managing Workplace Wellbeing for Learners
Discover how you can help learners reach their work life balance goals, and help them to explore and understand the value of workplace wellbeing.