Delivering Learning and Development Activities (3DLA)
Activity A
Lesson Plan 1
Delivering a CV Writing Workshop
(2x half-day sessions)
Session 1 aim
To provide employees with the knowledge and skills to draft a quality CV.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, employees will:
- Understand the importance of a CV
- Understand the significance of preparation
- Be able to differentiate between a quality CV and a poorly written one
- Gain the skills to produce a draft CV
Links
Part 1 of 4 of an overall learning programme for employees. Part 2 is the second half of the CV Writing Workshop. Parts 3 & 4 are Interview Techniques.
Delivery methods
Instructor led and will include group activities, discussion and examples to reinforce the learning.
Sessions: Mins: Resources:
Welcome & introductions 2 • Projector & screen/TV
• Flip chart, markers, paper & pens, whiteboard
• Pre-session questionnaires (sent in advance) (1)
• CV Workshop Hand-outs (2)
• Action Verbs Hand-outs (3)
• CV Template (4)
• CV Workshop Evaluation Forms (5)
• Laptop with MS PowerPoint
• PowerPoint pack – content (6)
• Boardroom style room layout
About the CV 5
Good Vs Poor CVs – exercise 15
Preparation 2
The CV Structure 3
Drafting a CV 1
Summary review & evaluation 1
Planned evaluation:
Observation & questioning
Evaluation feedback form (level 1).
Assessed drafts reviewed at Session 2 (level 2, 3).
Lesson Plan 2
Delivering a CV Writing Workshop
(2x half-day sessions)
Session 2 aim
To provide employees with the knowledge and skills to write a quality CV, increasing their chances of a job interview.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, employees will:
- Review their current CV
- Gained the skills to produce a quality CV
- Highlight their skills and achievements
- Include relevant information about their career moves, qualifications and training and outside work interests
Links
Part 2 of 4 of an overall learning programme for employees.
Lesson Plan 1
Delivering a CV Writing Workshop
(2x half-day sessions)
Session 1 aim
To provide employees with the knowledge and skills to draft a quality CV.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, employees will:
- Understand the importance of a CV
- Understand the significance of preparation
- Be able to differentiate between a quality CV and a poorly written one
- Gain the skills to produce a draft CV
Links
Part 1 of 4 of an overall learning programme for employees. Part 2 is the second half of the CV Writing Workshop. Parts 3 & 4 are Interview Techniques.
Delivery methods
Instructor led and will include group activities, discussion and examples to reinforce the learning.
Sessions: Mins: Resources:
Welcome & introductions 2 • Projector & screen/TV
• Flip chart, markers, paper & pens, whiteboard
• Pre-session questionnaires (sent in advance) (1)
• CV Workshop Hand-outs (2)
• Action Verbs Hand-outs (3)
• CV Template (4)
• CV Workshop Evaluation Forms (5)
• Laptop with MS PowerPoint
• PowerPoint pack – content (6)
• Boardroom style room layout
About the CV 5
Good Vs Poor CVs – exercise 15
Preparation 2
The CV Structure 3
Drafting a CV 1
Summary review & evaluation 1
Planned evaluation:
Observation & questioning
Evaluation feedback form (level 1).
Assessed drafts reviewed at Session 2 (level 2, 3).
Lesson Plan 2
Delivering a CV Writing Workshop
(2x half-day sessions)
Session 2 aim
To provide employees with the knowledge and skills to write a quality CV, increasing their chances of a job interview.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the workshop, employees will:
- Review their current CV
- Gained the skills to produce a quality CV
- Highlight their skills and achievements
- Include relevant information about their career moves, qualifications and training and outside work interests
Links
Part 2 of 4 of an overall learning programme for employees.