Interviews & CV Advice
Here at Kingston Maurward we strive to provide an exceptional learner experience so that when you leave college you are best placed to progress into skilled employment. Please click on the relevant links below to find more information.
CV’s and Cover Letters:
Barclay’s LifeSkills offers a free online tool to help build your CV
BBC Bitesize Careers and Bright Knowledge offer tips in writing CVs and cover letters
Get My First Job provides advice on building your CV
The National Careers Service has a guide on how to create a CV and cover letter
The Prince’s Trust offers tips in writing CVs and cover letters
Interview Advice
- Research the business in advance
- Practise your responses
- Prepare questions to ask
- Have the interviewers’ contact details to hand
- Dress smartly
- Arrive on time or early
- Make sure your phone is on silent
- First Impressions are key
- Be enthusiastic, energetic and smile
- Be organised
For further advice, please refer to our Finding Employment booklet.