Hi Subscriber,

Welcome to our August E-bulletin. This month we wanted to share some more of our Top Tips with you, this time about writing a great C.V. to help you secure the job you want.  

We also have details of upcoming training and events, in particular 'Celebrate Aston', our community fun day on Saturday 16th September, and the launch of Aston Women's Fitness and Wellbeing Club.

Keep on reading to find out more.

Make sure you stand out from the crowd. Employers can make decisions very quickly and may not read everything on their first glance. They may make assumptions about you straight away, so be sure to explain any gaps in your work history as well as highlight your key skills so they are clear and easy to find.

The experiences you gain through life all give you skills that are valuable to employers. Even if you haven't worked for a long time you might have some great experience gained from raising your children, caring for relatives, being part of a sports club or hobbies. Be sure to include these and explain what you have learned from them.

Employers receive a lot of CVs, so don't make basic mistakes. Check the spelling and grammar on your CV to avoid errors. Get the general structure right with appropriate headings, such as Profile, Key Skills, Employment, Education, Hobbies and References. Keep your CV under two pages long and keep it focused.

Don’t be afraid to boast about your achievements! This is your one chance to impress. Use persuasive language that shows what you have learned and achieved. Give examples that demonstrate what you know where possible, for example if you hit sales targets include what these were.

Make sure that you tailor your CV to the job that you’re applying for and also include a cover letter tailored to the job. Each job is different and each employer will be looking for different skills and experience, so don't just send the same CV to every job, read the job advertisements and make that particular employer want to hire you!

If you would like some more advice around building your C.V. or perhaps you need some help navigating the job market, come along to our Job Club every Tuesday and Thursday in Aston.

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1pm - 3pm

Where: 359-361 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6NS

To find out more, please visit our website at http://bit.ly/BSELHP or give Rob and Preet a call on 0121 250 0719 / 0764.

Alternatively, if you are aged 15-29 and live in East Birmingham, pop along to our Hub on Kitts Green Road where you could get support from our Youth Promise Plus Team or give them a call on 0121 603 8924.

Celebrate Aston - Community Fun Day

When: 11am - 4pm, Saturday 16th September

Where: 359 - 361 Witton Road, Aston, B6 6NS

Entry: FREE

To find out more please check out our website at: http://bit.ly/BSCACFD or call Preet or Rob on 0121 250 0719 / 0764.

Female Only Fitness Sessions - Aston Women's Fitness & Wellbeing Club

When: Tuesdays 9.30am - 10.30am and Thursdays 1pm - 2pm, Starting Tuesday 19th September. 

Where: 359 - 361 Witton Road, Aston, B6 6NS

Cost: FREE

Following on from our successful trial of female only Fitness sessions, this Septmber we are introducing Aston Women's Fitness & Wellbeing Club. This will offer free female only fitness sessions which will provide you with the opportunity to take part in a range of fitness activities to help you get fit and active. You do not need to register before you attend, but please make sure you arrive about 10 minutes before the class starts to ensure the class can begin on time.

To find out more please check out our website at: http://bit.ly/BSAWFWC or call Maxine on 0121 250 0781. 

Volunteer Peer Development Training Programme

When:  Training takes place on various dates from Septemer 2017 to March 2018.

Cost: FREE

To find out more please check out our website at: http://bit.ly/BSBCPSC or call Maxine on 0121 250 0781.

Introduction to Social Security & Related Benefits

When: 9.30am – 4pm, 5th September 2017

Equality & Diversity

When: 9.30am – 4pm, 12th September 2017

Universal Credit: The Full Picture

When: 9.30am – 4pm, 14th September 2017

All of these courses will take place at Birmingham Settlement, 359-361 Witton Road, Aston, B6 6NS

To find out more about any of the BTU courses listed above, please visit our website at http://bit.ly/BSBTUHP or call Maxine on 0121 250 0781.

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