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Making your CV or application stand out

Your CV or application is often the first thing someone sees - it’s your chance to make a strong first impression and show how you’re the right fit for the role. But knowing what to include, the structure, and how to tailor it for different opportunities can feel overwhelming, especially if it's been a while since you last applied for a job. This practical session will help you craft a CV or application that clearly reflects your strengths and experience. We’ll also explore how to read job descriptions, so you can adapt your application to meet what hiring managers are really looking for.

This free webinar is part of our career development webinar series. If you’re not an NHS Elect member, simply register using the guest checkout option.

Date Monday, 04 August 2025 14:30 PM - 15:30 PM
Where Details Online Online - MS Teams
User Details Members: Free
Level Details Suitable for all levels
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What you'll learn

  • The purpose of CVs and applications - and where to start
  • How to structure and format your CV or application for impact
  • Common mistakes to avoid and myths to ignore
  • How to tailor your content to match job descriptions
  • Tips to help your application stand out in a competitive field

Who is this webinar for?

This session is for NHS staff at any level who want to improve their CVs or job applications - whether you're applying internally, moving into a new sector, or just want to be ready for the next opportunity. It’s especially useful if you haven’t updated your CV in a while or feel unsure about what employers are really looking for.

Lead facilitators

Rob Wright

Rob Wright’s niche is leadership career pathways in the NHS. He was previously Head of Executive Talent & Appointments at NHS England where he worked on CEO talent strategy, the creation of the Leadership Competency Framework and the appointments to the ICB boards.

Prior to that, as a Senior Programme Lead in the NHS Leadership Academy, he helped establish the NHS Executive Search team that supported board appointments in the NHS. He was also worked on the national Aspiring CEO programme, the Clinical Executive Fast Track, the Aspiring Director of Nursing, HR Director and Medical Director programmes and as well as the Aspire Together regional talent boards.

He has a background in search and selection and also took a time out to complete an internship with the RSPB, as an Education Officer – a position which involved encouraging school parties to explore the natural world.

Sue Kong

Sue has 30 years of operational, strategic and board experience in the NHS, largely in London and the East Midlands. She is passionate about developing young people and promoting diversity in the NHS. Sue has an MBA (distinction), specialising in marketing and is a CIM Chartered Marketer. Sue is an editorial board member for the Journal of Patient Experience (SAGE) and has presented at Warwick Business School, the Institute of Directors and the 2020 Arab Health Congress. Sue holds the ILM Level 7 Diploma in Executive Coaching and Mentoring, is a member of the Association for Coaching and is passionate about coaching and mentoring colleagues from all backgrounds and disciplines in the NHS and is also keen on researching and testing use of AI in coaching. In 2024, Sue has been recruited to sit on the selection panel for the prestigious Oxford University & Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Ellison Scholars programme to find and fund students who will help solve some of humanity’s most challenging and enduring problems.

What participants say

97%

of people would recommend this session to a colleague

“Clear, concise and back to basics for those of us that haven't written a CV for years.”