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How to write your first CV
Example: what to include when you've got no work history.
Careers Hub
Free, practical advice for your first steps into work. CVs, interviews, job hunting and more, all written for young people in South Holland & The Deepings.
Not sure where to start?
That's completely normal. Nobody is born knowing how to write a CV or what to say in an interview. Pick a topic below and take it one step at a time.
CVs
Everything you need to write your first CV, even if you've never had a job.
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CV template
Example: a simple one-page layout you can copy.
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Writing a personal statement
Example: three sentences that sum you up.
Interviews
What interviews are really for, and how to prepare.
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Common interview questions
Example: the questions you'll almost always get asked.
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How to answer "Tell me about yourself"
Example: a simple way to structure your answer.
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Questions to ask the employer
Example: what to say when they ask, "Any questions for us?"
Your First Interview
The basics, from what to wear to what to do afterwards.
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What to wear and bring
Example: a simple checklist for the day.
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On the day
Example: arriving, introducing yourself, and handling nerves.
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After the interview
Example: following up and asking for feedback.
Job Hunting
Where to look, how to apply, and how to keep going.
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Where to find local jobs
Example: where jobs in our area are actually advertised.
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How to apply
Example: application forms, emails and walking in with your CV.
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Staying motivated
Example: what to do when you hear nothing back.
Work Experience
Why it matters, and how to get some.
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What is work experience?
Example: what to expect from a placement.
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How to ask a business
Example: a simple message you can send.
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Making the most of it
Example: how to turn a placement into a reference.
Your Options
There's more than one route to a good career.
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Apprenticeships explained
Example: earning while you learn.
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University or not?
Example: weighing up your choices.
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Starting your own thing
Example: first steps into self-employment.
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