spring week 2025

how do u actually curate ur cv for spring with literally no experience n 2 yr gap...any suggestions would be appreciated....for business n mgmt

Reply 1

mesub

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

Original post by TanyaR0512

how do u actually curate ur cv for spring with literally no experience n 2 yr gap...any suggestions would be appreciated....for business n mgmt

What did you do in that gap?

Any volunteering, projects or experience could probably fill some of the gap.

Reply 2

TanyaR0512

Original post by mesub

What did you do in that gap?
Any volunteering, projects or experience could probably fill some of the gap.

I did some volunteering tho...but I m afraid it might not ge strong enough

Reply 3

mnot

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by TanyaR0512

how do u actually curate ur cv for spring with literally no experience n 2 yr gap...any suggestions would be appreciated....for business n mgmt

Go do the free online work experiences, do some free moocs, list off all your non formally relevant volunteering & work experiences even retail jobs showcase skills & work ethic.

Reply 4

UCLan Student

Official Rep

Original post by TanyaR0512

how do u actually curate ur cv for spring with literally no experience n 2 yr gap...any suggestions would be appreciated....for business n mgmt

Hi @TanyaR0512,

That's a great questions, I'm also a business and management student! Here are some of my tips:

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Careers advisor - Taking a visit to your campus careers advisor is a must for improving your cv. You will be able to get some excellent advice on how to evidence the skills you have gained through other avenues of your life.

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Skill-based CV - I recommend looking into creating a skills based CV over a work based CV. In this style of CV you will priorities labelling your key skills and how you have evidenced them. A great format to use for this APR sentences. This means Action, Problem/Project and Result. I recommend researching a bit more into this.

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Education - Make sure to use your education to your advantage! Talk about skills you gained through assignments, group projects, practicals and more.

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Extra-curricular activities - Think of all your hobbies or extra curricular activities you have done, are there any skills you have developed through them?

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Volunteering - This is an excellent way to evidence work experience, not only do you develop skills but you show a positive attitude, self-motivation and passion.

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CV layout - Make sure you use a professional layout, either research this online or speak to your careers advisor. Everything should be easily visible and easy to navigate.

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Tailoring your CV - Make a general cover letter and tailor it for each job you are applying for. By tailoring it you can prioritising showing your skills which are most suitable for the job.

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Cover letter - If you have the option to provide a cover letter, always take it. It's an excellent way to explain exactly why they should employ you alongside going into extra detail on some skills, but do not just repeat your CV!

I hope this helped, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (Business and Management)

Reply 5

TanyaR0512

Original post by mnot

Go do the free online work experiences, do some free moocs, list off all your non formally relevant volunteering & work experiences even retail jobs showcase skills & work ethic.

thank you so much will check them out and add them to my cv...really appreciate that...

Reply 6

TanyaR0512

Original post by UCLan Student

Hi @TanyaR0512,
That's a great questions, I'm also a business and management student! Here are some of my tips:

•

Education - Make sure to use your education to your advantage! Talk about skills you gained through assignments, group projects, practicals and more.

•

Extra-curricular activities - Think of all your hobbies or extra curricular activities you have done, are there any skills you have developed through them?

•

Volunteering - This is an excellent way to evidence work experience, not only do you develop skills but you show a positive attitude, self-motivation and passion.

•

CV layout - Make sure you use a professional layout, either research this online or speak to your careers advisor. Everything should be easily visible and easy to navigate.

•

Tailoring your CV - Make a general cover letter and tailor it for each job you are applying for. By tailoring it you can prioritising showing your skills which are most suitable for the job.

•

I hope this helped, please feel free to ask me any questions,
-Sophia (Business and Management)

heyy....thanks a lot for your suggestions really appreciate that...can you pls share some websites to look for the cv layout targeting spring week since u have quite an experience...would really appreciate that and thank you...I would look at all the points

Reply 7

WrexhamUniReps

Official Rep

Original post by TanyaR0512

how do u actually curate ur cv for spring with literally no experience n 2 yr gap...any suggestions would be appreciated....for business n mgmt

Hi

Employers will understand the gap in employment was due to continuing your education. I would try to think about what you did in that time period, did you do any volunteering, or develop your communication skills in any way?

This will allow you to show how you were still professionally developing even though you were still in education.

I hope this helps,

Matt
Wrexham Uni Reps

Reply 8

TanyaR0512

Original post by WrexhamUniReps

Hi
Employers will understand the gap in employment was due to continuing your education. I would try to think about what you did in that time period, did you do any volunteering, or develop your communication skills in any way?
This will allow you to show how you were still professionally developing even though you were still in education.
I hope this helps,
Matt
Wrexham Uni Reps

hey,
thanks for ur response...I ll add some volunteering experiences and some computer skills too...really appreciate your response...