TASK 5: PERSONAL STATEMENT/ CV/BUSINESS PLAN

* PLEASE DO NOT POST PERSONAL INFORMATION LIKE HOME ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBERS ON YOUR BLOG!

You should use the information you have prepared about your own skills and experiences, your resources audit, and your personal plan to complete one of the following tasks. Please print or email your completed task to your supervisor. 


1) A completed university/HE application including accompanying personal statement 
Guidance on writing your personal statement is on the UCAS site here

OR

2) A completed application for an apprenticeship along with a supporting cover letter 
Some guidance on writing a covering letter for apprenticeships is here 

OR

3) A completed Job application with a supporting cover letter 
Some other guidance on formal letter writing is below

OR

4) A business plan: This must include a business proposal - an outline of the services you wish to supply; potential target audience and clients; the resources and budget you need and where you might access them; as well as a short, medium, and long term plan for the business.


There is a lot of additional progression advice on the Long Road Moodle pages under the 'progression and work experience' header:   https://moodle.longroad.ac.uk/moodle/


Guidance on covering letter

Your cover letter should include:

Your address and contact details 

Space for the date

Space for the recipient's address 

A salutation line 

Optional letter footer (web address and other important info) 

Look at some letter templates online for ideas.  This video gives some useful tips. 

2.2 Use a range of communication skills and knowledge to support own progression goals.

3.1 Use knowledge and understanding of promotion and presentation skills to support own development and meet identified goals.