Today Your Child Learned…
Dear Parent & Guardian,
We are excited to share that your child has completed the following PSHE lesson. Check out our overview and top tips to support their development…
Today’s PSHE Lesson
How To Write A CV (Why Having a CV Is Important)
Applying for a job is probably one of the most exciting but nerve-wracking times in our life. We want to make a good impression, get our introduction to the company right and make sure that the information they receive is encouraging, informative, reliable and honest. Having an up-to-date prepared CV is important if we want to be ready to apply for a job that suddenly appeals to us.
What We Covered In The PSHE Lesson
Here’s what we went through today…
- A CV is a Curriculum Vitae.
- Example’s of a common CV.
- Why we need to write a CV and when we would use it.
How You Can Help From Home
Here’s what you can talk about during dinner…
- Share your CV with your child if you have one.
- Could your child help you update your CV?
Go Above & Beyond
Here are some other ideas to support your childs PSHE lessons…
- Look at jobs advertised online,in the newspaper or through an agency and talk about what is on offer with your child.
- Look at the qualifications, skills and requirements that the company is asking for and discuss how you might demonstrate these.
- Show your child how they might apply for a Saturday job that is advertised to help them practise the process of writing a CV.
- Talk about the type of language you would use and information that you would include when writing a cover letter and CV.
When it comes to your child’s development, teachers and parents are better together! By aligning our goals and education techniques, we can better realise our vision of positively preparing your child for their future.
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