Write a cover letter and Build a CV (Digital Springboard)

This course is for people who want to build their CV from scratch or just want to refresh their existing one. It also  covers how to write a great cover letter, but with a digital edge.

The session will provide best practice tips for writing a cover letter when applying for a job and gives participants a sense of the digital tools they can use to stand out from the crowd. It also covers the key components of a CV and how to speak about strengths and skills.

All program materials were developed by Infoxchange and Google. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Develop an understanding of what a cover letter is and how to write one step-by-step

• Identify key digital tools which can support you to create a cover letter

• Understand what recruiters are looking for in a cover letter

• Learn how to succinctly summarise skills and strengths in an attention-grabbing way

• Establish an understanding of the digital landscape that defines current recruitment practices

• Get an overview of some digital tools which can be used to manage your digital footprint

• Gain a deeper understanding of what a CV is and how to write one step-by-step

• Build awareness of some of the online tools available to support you while writing your CV

• Build skills in thinking creatively about skills and experience, and develop an understanding of how to showcase them effectively

ENQUIRIES

Cameron Hocking, Digital Literacy Programs Coordinator. (08) 8406 8313