Last edited 8 months ago
by Annett Fischer

5.1 CV Writing Skills

As part of the "Explore" pillar in the GoTeach framework, this training will equip young people soon entering the job market with essential skills and knowledge to create a compelling curriculum vitae (CV) suitable for the field of work and the local requirements. During the training the students will learn what skills employers may look for and how they can highlight their strengths and experiences. Crafting an effective CV is crucial when applying for jobs, as it serves as the first impression to potential employers.

Objectives

By the end of this module, the participants will be able to:

  • Write a Curriculum Vitae  
  • Identify their competencies, skills, experiences and present them in a compelling way

Target Audience

The target participants for this module are young people from vulnerable communities who are transitioning from school to the world of work. The organizations SOS Children’s Villages International and Teach for All Network will nominate the participants that would benefit from this intervention.

Number of participants

Recommendation 6 to 12 participants.  

Method of delivery

Classroom – face to face  

Number of facilitators

The advice is to facilitate this workshop with 2 or 3 facilitators.  

Having experience as a recruiter is beneficial.

GoTeach Library Materials

More detailed insights and information on this activity can be found in the material from our GoTeach library below.

Further SupportTranslations in French and Spanish as well as editable versions of the download materials can be found in the GoTeach library on our DHL Group SharePoint (https://dpdhl.sharepoint.com/sites/Sustain-Hub/SitePages/go-programs.aspx). In case you have trouble accessing the SharePoint or other questions, please contact us at goteachwiki@dhl.com.