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CV skills 1: Showing your best you
Find out how to write an accurate, relevant CV that can help learners secure a job interview.
Using CVs and LinkedIn to showcase personal brand lesson
Encourage discussion on how to showcase skills to potential employers through CVs and LinkedIn profiles.
Communication and digital skills at work
Help students understand how to develop different digital communication styles for different situations at work.
Communicating digitally in the world of work
Help students understand the importance of email communication and how to adapt their digital communication dependant on the situation.
CV skills 2: Tailoring applications to roles
This module builds upon the concepts of CV skills 1: Showing your best you module and will help a learner to understand why their CV should be tailored to each job they apply to.
In conversation with Mohammed, the first LifeSkills Champion
Hear from our first Champion out about his experience and why others should get involved.
5 tips for turning your internship into a job
Keep your eye on the prize and make a lasting impression with these top tips
How to use the LifeSkills CV builder
How to use the LifeSkills CV builder and tips from a newbie.
A school social action programme that works for all
Read how Laura Mason rolled out a social action & volunteering programme to her whole sixth form at High Storrs School in Sheffield.
5 tips to help parents support students towards employability
How can teachers help parents with their children’s journey to the workplace? Janet Colledge, chief careers education consultant with Outstanding Careers, offers some invaluable advice.
Importance of a good CV and cover letter
Are CVs and cover letters still important? We explore CVs, cover letters and digital profiles and provide a CV Builder so you can get started.
Exploring personal strengths for employment lesson
Help students understand that sensible career choices lie where their strengths, interests and personality meet.
Six ways to make their CV shine
These days, young people don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Over 80% of employers won’t even read a covering letter if the accompanying CV isn’t up to scratch.
Discover the value of people skills
Of all the skills you’ll collect in life, people skills may be your most valuable, helping you in and out of work.
Barclays partners with the Government to transform opportunities for young people
Barclays has announced its commitment to helping transform young people’s employability skills education.
Barclays partners with the Government to transform opportunities for young people
Barclays has announced its commitment to helping transform young people’s employability skills education.
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.
Skills for work for a more sustainable future podcasts
Hear from a panel of experts who share insights around the skills required for the changing job landscape, and tips of how educators can help prepare their students.
Learn new skills at work and boost your career prospects
Lifelong learning in the workplace can help your performance, give you confidence and improve your chances of promotion