The recruitment process requires candidates to communicate their background, experience and skills in various forms, notably the CV and the cover letter. These documents must be representative of their author and answer precisely to recruiters’ expectations, particularly when moving from academia to the private sector. This workshop offers practical methods for achieving this.
Programme
Methods and concepts
- • Effective written communication
- • Building a CV for the socio-economic sector
- Writing a cover letter
Practical exercise
- Writing a cover letter
Learning outcomes
- Understand the strategic role of the CV and cover letter in recruitment for non-academic positions
- Learn how to make your CV and cover letter an asset
Pedagogical approach
Interactive workshop combining:
- Information, methods and concepts
- Practical exercises
- Discussion and advice from the trainer
Assessment & follow-up
- Practical exercises with immediate feedback, or a skills quiz
- Post-session satisfaction survey
