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Getting a job SEE ALSO
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‹ 90–91 Resilience
108–109 Hobbies and interests
When applying for, and interviewing for, a job, a strong ‹ 110–111 Money matters
covering letter and a clear curriculum vitae (CV) can make ‹ 112–113 Goals and ambitions
an employer take notice.
TEEN HINTS
Finding vacancies Social media
Finding a vacancy can seem like Use social media to your advantage by
a job in itself, but there are lots researching employers and searching
of ways to go about it. Jobs are for vacancies. You can also build and
typically advertised in newspapers, promote your own professional online
on recruitment and company brand, but be careful about what you
websites, and on social media. post – potential employers might see it.
Networking to gather contacts in
companies, by talking to people
face-to-face or online, is a great way
to get noticed, as is volunteering
and work experience or internships. ◁ How to search
Newspapers, websites, and job search
apps are invaluable when job hunting.

Applying for a role
Most applications consist of a cover letter and a curriculum vitae (CV).
A job description tells an applicant the sort of skills an employer wants. ▽ Good preparation
Knowing this allows the applicant to think about what skills they have – Tailoring the CV and cover letter to the job and
such as communication, teamwork, or adaptability – and how these are thoroughly checking the spelling and grammar
suited to the role on offer. of both will improve a person’s chances.

A cover letter should include: A CV should include:
• contact information – name, address, email, • contact information – name, address, email,
and phone number and phone number
• an opening greeting and job reference number, • a personal profile with key points
if there is one • qualifications
• the reason for the application and how a person’s • previous experience (employment, volunteering,
experience, knowledge, qualifications, and skills match and internships all count)
the employer’s requirements
• skills
• the reason why working for this company appeals
• achievements
• a formal sign off, such as “Yours sincerely” or
“Yours faithfully”. • hobbies and interests.

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