Preparing for the Workplace
English and Communication · 5th Year · Communication and the Working World · 1.º Período

Preparing for the Workplace

Students explore the communication skills required for securing employment, including CV writing and cover letters. They analyse job advertisements to understand employer expectations.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsLCA English and Communication, Module 1, LO 1LCA English and Communication, Module 1, LO 2

About This Topic

Students explore the communication skills required for securing employment, including CV writing and cover letters. They analyse job advertisements to understand employer expectations.

Key Questions

  1. What makes an effective CV?
  2. How do we tailor a cover letter to a specific job?
  3. What key information should be extracted from a job advert?

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Lesson Plan

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