CV & Cover Letter Writing Workshop
(Co-organized with Language Centre)
Date: | 30 October 2026 (Friday) |
Time: | 5:00pm – 7:00pm |
Venue: | Room 105, Academic Building |
Registration Deadline: | 11 October 2026 (Sunday) |
Workshop Overview
A focused, interactive 2-hour workshop designed to help students create compelling CVs and cover letters that showcase their unique value proposition and authentic professional narrative.
Workshop Plan
Part 1: Personal Brand & Storytelling
- Value Proposition & Narrative: Help students identify their unique professional strengths and create a compelling map of their career journey
- Achievement Extraction: Transform experiences into compelling achievement statements
Part 2: CV Construction
- Skills-Based Organization: Students will learn to organize their CVs around key competencies rather than chronology, highlighting transferable skills
Part 3: Cover Letter
- Company Research & Hooks: Learn to identify organizational values and craft compelling opening statements
Trainer’s Information
Name: Ms. Aster Law
Experience: Currently teaching at the English Department at Hong Kong Shue Yan University, with experience in Teaching ENG 211 English Writing I and ENG 212 English Writing II. Over 10 years helping professionals and students craft compelling CVs and cover letters across various industries.
Remarks
For the 2026/27 academic year, all newly admitted Mainland students are required to attend at least one English workshop from the Language Centre, and attending this workshop co-organized with the Centre also counts toward fulfilling this requirement.
This activity will be recorded in the participants’ e-portfolio.
