Help learners create their first professional CV with this clear, engaging and highly scaffolded Future Ready CV Writing Workbook.
Designed for KS3, KS4, SEND, SEMH and careers education, this printable 11-step workbook takes learners through the full CV-writing process, from understanding what a CV is to producing and checking their own final version.
Learners explore:
• What a CV is and when it is used
• CV Detective – spotting and correcting common mistakes
• What information to include and leave off
• Writing a strong personal profile
• Identifying skills and personal qualities
• Education, qualifications and experience
• Turning everyday language into professional CV language
• Matching a CV to a job advert
• Planning and building a CV
• Completing a final CV template
• CV checking, reflection and next steps
The activities use clear explanations, visual prompts, checklists, examples, sentence support and plenty of writing space, making the resource particularly accessible for learners who may struggle with literacy, working memory or confidence.
Ideal for:
Careers lessons • PSHE • Employability • Work experience preparation • Tutor time • KS3 • KS4 • SEND • SEMH • Alternative provision
The workbook can be used as a complete sequence or individual pages can be selected to support specific aspects of CV writing.