What will you learn?
Our CV Writing course will help you to sell yourself by demonstrating your skills and abilities. Learn how to write a cover letter, adapt your CV to specific sectors and get your CV noticed.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the employer’s perspective and tailor your CV accordingly
- Identify your values for work and how to develop your CV now and in the future
- Know what to include and how best to describe your qualifications and experience
- Format, order and style your CV so it stands out in a positive way
- Use keywords and organisational values appropriately and check for errors
- Write an effective cover letter to accompany your CV
- Get the most out of professional social networks and access the hidden job market
Course features
This course is 100% online and packed full of engaging learning materials, with a personal action plan and a knowledge test for each learner. Additional features are available if you wish to take this course as part of a Study Group.
Designed by Eton College experts
Personal action plan
Interactive tasks, videos & quizzes
Knowledge test
“I enjoyed the course very much. The atmosphere of the classes was great, the theory was well structured and easy to remember, I got a chance to understand my public speaking strengths and weaknesses so much better.”
Rugilė, Lithuania
Why should I take this course?
This course is right for you if you are aged 14–20 and you want to:
- Write your first CV for an internship, work experience or a job
- Want to improve a CV you have already written
- Adapt your CV and cover letter to specific opportunities
Your CV is a key which opens the first door on your career path
How can you take this course?
There are two ways you can take this online course, depending on how you wish to study and how much support you require.
Self Study
- Start any time and work at your own pace
- 7-10 hours of self study learning materials
- Progress dashboard
- Certificate of completion
7-Week Tutor Group
- Paced weekly learning with your tutor group
- 7-10 hours of self study learning materials
- Regular guided discussions and collaborative tasks
- 7 online group classes with an EtonX tutor and your tutor group (up to 8 students)
- Progress dashboard
- EtonX trained tutor
- Collaborative learning
- Certificate of achievement
So what are the next steps?
1. Sign up to EtonX
Create an account with us by providing your email, date of birth and country of residence.2. Choose your course
Look at our course menu within your account to select the skills course you want to take.3. Decide how to study
Depending on how much support you require, pick from Self Study, Tutorial or Tutor Group course options.4. Purchase your course and start learning!
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