Transcript Writing an Effective CV

A Student’s Perspective
By
Marvin Munzu
BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Management
Final Year
University of Bradford
Making an
Enhancing employment skills
Why IMPACT?
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Unique – designed for minority ethnic
undergraduates
Links with many high profile and local potential
employers
Brand and reputation of the project
Links with societies and other groups
Variety of support offered – workshops,
seminars, students support groups, mentors and
talks/presentations by employers
Very informal language, style and approach
Making an
Enhancing employment skills
Before IMPACT!
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Difficulties in completing
applications/constructing CV and letter
Job rejections
Discouraged, frustrated, and poor self –
image
Little awareness of the job market and
how to market myself effectively
Desperate need for support and guidance
to enable to maximise my potential
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Enhancing employment skills
After IMPACT!
 Able to construct effective CV/letter, fill
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application forms and excelled at interviews
Greater awareness of the job markets,
opportunities and good at self-marketing
Continue to receive a variety of job offers
(Champions, Inland Revenue, Customer Services)
and invitations to give talks and participate in a
variety of events
Increased my network of friends (student support
groups) including potential employers
More independent, confident and motivated and
able to support my friends with similar problems
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Enhancing employment skills
Impact of IMPACT!
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Very student focused
Style and informal approach and personalised e-mails
Inspire and challenge me to work hard and to be at my
best
Invaluable feedback sessions
Involvement in social and cultural events - bridging the
cultural, social and professional gaps between students
and staff
Able to relate to Impact academically, morally and
socially
Links with other universities - created opportunities to
meet new friends (common identity for all of us)
The programme is so well structured and staff remain
reliable, available and committed (sometimes outside
normal working hours)
Making an
Enhancing employment skills