CV: the basics (1 hour)
Information session: tips and advice for making a strong CV
For you?
Did you know employers often look at your CV, before they read your cover letter? In this online information session, you’ll be introduced to composing a CV that allows you to present your experience and qualities authentically. You’ll form an idea of what employers focus on to decide if you are a fit. Also, you’ll get tips and advice to enable you to showcase your capacities. That will give you a bigger chance that the employer will invite you for an interview.
Dates and times
Registration is possible from 7 weeks up to 2 days in advance.
- Thursday, 7 January 2021 from 13:00-14:00 (online)
- Thursday, 21 January 2021 from 11:00-12:00 (online)
- Thursday, 18 March 2021 from 12:00-13:00 (online)
- Thursday, 15 April 2021 from 13:00-14:00 (online)
- Tuesday, 1 June 2021 from 15:00-16:00 (online)
Registration is possible from 70 up till 2 days in advance.
Practical information
This information session is free of charge. You can register if you are currently studying at the UvA, or if you graduated no more than 1 year ago. After registration you will receive specific information about logging in, preparing, etc.
These information sessions and workshops are a nice match
CV is part of a series supporting you in your career development. You can register for each separately:
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Inspiration session
Your fellow students often opt for this inspiration session, organised at the start of each study period:
Personal development and self-assessment
Are you looking for a broad orientation on who you are, what is important to you, and what you want to contribute to? These workshops will get you going post-graduation.
Do it yourself?
On this page, you’ll find more information about the CV and how employers look at them. You can find self-assessment tests, videos, and tipsheets on successful job hunting here:
Questions?
Do you have any questions? Mail us at training-sts@uva.nl.
