Writing an effective CV & Cover Letter

Workshop in English

A tailored CV and cover letter that highlight your strengths and interests for a given position are essential to getting an interview and landing a job. Improve your chances of being selected for the job, learn how to write an efficient job application, including all of the necessary components, the correct format and avoid the most common pitfalls.

In this workshop, you will:

• Be able to write an effective CV (with expected sections, highlighting your experiences, educational background and personal projects)
• Learn what sections to include and how to write and format them as well as the pitfalls to avoid.
• Know the key elements of a successful cover letter (structure and arguments)
• Become attentive to current HR practices and recruiter expectations

In addition to this workshop, we strongly encourage you to schedule an individual session with one of our counsellors for personalized feedback on your application documents. This exercise will allow you to progress through transparent, specific and constructive advice.